E-mail this pageWhat Is Computer Science?
Computer Science Is Problem Solving
Computer science is the study of algorithms and information, and the use of algorithms and information in the solution of problems. This includes the study of data and information in numeric, non-numeric, and graphical forms. It involves algorithms for the interpretation, transformation, communication, and organization of information.
Computer science has evolved through the consolidation and extension of concepts, phenomena, and philosophies originally associated with a variety of other disciplines, such as mathematics, psychology, physics, linguistics, and philosophy.
The discipline of computer science has both theoretical and applied components:
Theoretical Computer Science - Theoretical computer science involves the study of the mathematical and logical concepts used in the structure of information and the creation of algorithms, which in turn, lead to the analysis and the design of hardware and software.
Applied Computer Science - Applied computer science is concerned with the utilization of the discipline and its machines, not only for the further study of computer science itself, but also for the solution of problems related to various other disciplines.
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If you would like more information about Computer Science at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. Jan Plaza, Chair
Office: Redcay 145
Phone: (518) 564-2788
Fax: (518) 564-3010
E-mail: csc@Plattsburgh.edu