What is computer science: Difference between revisions

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What is Computer Science?^[1]

Computer science requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate. - From the IB ^[2]

Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.” - From the CSTA ^[3]

Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications. - From wikipedia ^[4]

What is Computer Science?[edit]

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Why Computer Science ?[edit]

A 21st Century Skill

Computer science is...

a theory and practice that allows you to program a computer to do what you want it to
a tool that helps you tell a story or make something happen with technology
a discipline that emphasizes persistence in problem solving — a skill that is applicable across disciplines, driving job growth and innovation across all sectors of the workforce
a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume

Computer science is not...^[5]

learning how to type
learning to use word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software
learning how to build or repair computers
playing video games

References[edit]

[1] ttp://www.flaticon.com/

[2] ttp://www.ibo.org/

[3] ttps://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/CSTA_K-12_CSS.pdf

[4] ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_science

[5] ttps://www.cs-first.com/why-cs

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-[[file:system_fund.png|right|frame|System Fundamentals<ref>http://www.flaticon.com/</ref>]]
+[[file:computation.png|right|frame|What is Computer Science?<ref>http://www.flaticon.com/</ref>]]
-This is pretty straight forward stuff. Nothing especially technical. We are concerned with the big picture related how systems integrate into organisations and how people use them. I used the standards from the IB<ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>, but added some other topics I think fit into this category (but not included by the IB).
+Computer science requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate.
+- '''From the IB''' <ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>
-== The big ideas in system fundamentals ==
+Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society.”  - '''From the CSTA''' <ref>https://csta.acm.org/Curriculum/sub/CurrFiles/CSTA_K-12_CSS.pdf</ref>
-=== Systems in Organizations ===
-A computer program or computer system is used by people who work in organizations. It is very helpful to understand how people, computers, and organizations work together.
-==== Planning and system installation ====
+Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications. - '''From wikipedia''' <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_science</ref>
-* [[System planning]]
-* [[Change management]]
-* [[Legacy system]]
-* [[Testing implementation]]
-* [[Installation process]]
-* [[Data migration]]
-* [[Testing]]
-==== User Focus ====
+== What is Computer Science? ==
+The video below is embedded from youtube. It may take a moment to load. If on the off-chance it does not load, try [https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xFJM3QQ3TE clicking this link].
-* [[User documentation]]
-* [[User training]]
-==== System Backup ====
+<html>
+<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xFJM3QQ3TE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
+</html>
-* [[Data loss]]
+== Why Computer Science ?==
-* [[Preventing data loss]]
-==== Software Deployment ====
+'''A 21st Century Skill'''
-* [[Managing releases and updates]]
+'''Computer science is...'''
-=== System Design ===
+# a theory and practice that allows you to program a computer to do what you want it to
-==== Components of a computer system ====
+# a tool that helps you tell a story or make something happen with technology
-* [[Hardware, software, peripheral, network, human resources]]
+# a discipline that emphasizes persistence in problem solving — a skill that is applicable across disciplines, driving job growth and innovation across all sectors of the workforce
-* [[Computers in a networked world]]
+# a skill that teaches students how to use computers to create, not just consume
-* [[Social and ethical issues in a networked world]] (also see [[ethics]])
-==== System Design and analysis ====
+'''Computer science is not...'''<ref>https://www.cs-first.com/why-cs</ref>
-* [[Planning and stakeholder involvement]]
-* [[Getting requirements from stakeholders]] (see also [[design process]])
-* [[Gathering information for solutions]] (see also [[design process]])
-* [[Illustrate system requirements]] (see also [[design process]])
-* [[Prototypes]] (see also [[design process]])
-* [[Iteration]] (see also [[design process]])
-* [[Why end-users matter so much]] (see also [[design process]])
-* [[Social and ethical issues associated with the introduction of new IT systems]] (see also [[design process]])
-==== Human interaction with the system ====
+# learning how to type
-* [[Usability]]
+# learning to use word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software
-* [[Problems with usability]]
+# learning how to build or repair computers
-* [[Improving usability]]
+# playing video games
-* [[Moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of the interaction between humans and machines]] (see also [[ethics]])
 == References ==