Pathways in Computer Science (captioned)

[Marsc0met]

1:33 Microsoft Powerpoint?

[anarchist4freedom]

I'm so confused. I don't know what I want to do in life (i'm in highschool) but I want to do something with technology. I was thinking of getting into Computer Science, but I'm not that great in Math, (JUST passing) so if I fail should I go get a bachelors of IT?

[wajietaus]

God that was boring :)

[CameronCooks]

I live 30 minutes from uw and 20 from Microsoft. This is a great video for all high schoolers or college kids who want to choose a broad, engaging job field like this one.

[enrichedd]

thanks

[MrChikenLiken]

"We study proteins using mass spectrometry.....and what we measure with a mass spectrometer are proteins." Repeating yourself much?

[kity19kat]

interesting video.

[vJpRIzM]

anyone notice the blind guy was wearing glasses

[JuliaLordOfTheTrees]

@vJpRIzM XD :)

[SubstancePrime]

If you want to get an interesting job in computer science, you either have to excel, and really go look for the types of jobs you want, or you have to go on to graduate studies, which opens up more interesting opportunities.

If you think people are going to be knocking on your door with interesting jobs, you're going to end up in a cubicle.

[emphero100]

@SubstancePrime

Agreed. I feel like there is a piece of my soul that is missing while my skills are not utilized fully.

[stasiaborne]

I want to major in computer science.. I feel like there is so much you can do with it that I'm getting a little overwhelm because I can't choose one. At this moment I just need to graduate lol. And find a job to do through graduate school. So much so much lol

[NonisMonster]

@stasiaborne Are you going to be a computer engineer?

[ImAllFact]

The sad truth is that 6 of my 7 friends who took computer engineering or computer science wound up working in a cubicle and are miserable. for those viewers who are still in highschool, save yourself now, and take a different engineering course.

[taebuddy123]

@ImAllFact We are still in the advent of Computers, there are technology and innovation that are yet to be discovered. If you don't wanna be sitting behind a cubicle and be just an employee then be a researcher. You can make a huge difference.

[whyeatedpies]

very eyeopening video. thanks for making us aware of the possibilities with a degree in comp engr or comp sci.

[whyeatedpies]

very eyeopening video. thanks for making us aware of the possibilities with a degree in comp engr or comp sci.

[laranjo123]

c++ \m/

[rofthorax]

Another way to think about it, is what you can't do without computers. Computers get you the ability to automate chores that can be broken down into a sequence of steps. The common analogy is following a recipe. Computer programs are like recipes using a strict language. Computer science is about learning how to use these recipes to automate chores in the world. But to use a computer you have to have one, and that's where computer engineering comes in (designing computers and related).

[rofthorax]

Actually I'm wrong.. Computers made up of boolean logic and the passing of signals over time. The boolean logic is used as a blueprint for the design of the circuits that make up the computer instructions. The Boolean logic is also used to construct the feedback mechanism that makes a microchip. Boolean logic can be used to describe the design for a flip-flop (to store a bit). Then you can make programs. Then you learn about structuring data, use of pointers, and such. And apply it elsewhere.

[rofthorax]

These are actually elaborations on computer science, Computer science is like mathimatics, or tofu, it's something more when applied creatively..

1st: CS + BioPhysics (engineering)

2nd: Computer Engineer + Environmental sciences

3rd: CS + CE + Mechanical Engineering

4th: Creative Applications of CS.

5th: Applications of Logic developed through learning of CS.

CS shouldn't really be called a science. It should be called "the art of structured boolean logic". Hint: Take digital electronics.

[rofthorax]

The graduate level of computer science is about finding applications of computers in other areas, and involves a heavy amount of theory and symbols and stuff.. If you can't manage to understand Math theory.. It's probably best not to try for a graduate or even Bachelors in computer science, but go for the basics. But I strongly suggest learning digital electronics, it will make sense of a lot of what computers are, and help you to understand a lot of it. A degree in cs just adds significance.

[4bitMan]

You know, to elaborate, the interpreter takes High level languages and compiles each lines instruction one by one in real time to machine language, so essentially interpreter and assembler aren't the same. They both do different things but the concept is the same. I probably got something mixed up lol.

[4bitMan]

I believe, assembly language is translated to machine language through an assembler. Sorry was just reading up and saw that, thought I throw that in their.

[4bitMan]

I don't think anyone really can recommend a book for you. Cause their is so many out their. This sounds like an Operating Systems Class question or a Computer Fundamentals question. Your probably talking about the different levels a computer communicates on. From Machine code to Assembly to 4th and 3rd Generation languages in order for a program to understand the hardware. Again their are lots of books to do with that. I didn't use books for my first year at University lol.

[4bitMan]

Don't worry about having the best math skills. Just understand that you will be doing maths, but they teach you from the start. They don't say, "I hope you know Matrices cause here are some Matrices". You will be doing maths but it will be taught to you very easily and you will get the hang of it. And Software engineering is Got lots of Life Cycle theories on how to make a software and how to work with it in a business. I choose Computer Security over Software Engineering for my second Major.

[bucles2000]

Before the invention of the interprter it was necesary to set each individual program with a hardware. Now the RAM memory works together with the CPU so there is no need to reset hardwares for new programs. A question, the assembly language has to do with this?..can you recomend me a book wich explain very illustrative the basis of computer science?

[ImCreepingDeath1991]

i want to do computer science in college. i have a real interest in it and computers in general. i'm kind of struggling in higher level maths at the moment and thinking of going back to ordinary level. do i need honours maths for computer science? will i struggle if i don't? any help would be appreciated.......

[rofthorax]

Take a course in digital electronics and then a course in assembly language, it will all make sense to you after that.

[idontgivafcuk]

The thing about computer science is that people should realize the curriculum in their computer science program. I think that CS is one of the most exploited academic major. Just because you are learning programming doesn't always mean you are learning computer science. It can be rewarding if it's the real CS. I know in UC Berkeley and UT Austin, CS graduates start with the highest salary beating even the engineers.

[maxchu92]

Wat is the different between computer science and software engineering?

I dunno which to choose for my further study. I want to be a programmer.

[pstcontrl]

Computer science is the study of the concepts one should know to be a software engineer, network engineer, or any other occupation within the field of information technology. That would include study of Algorithms, data structures, computation theory...etc. So in a nutshell, to be a software engineer, you should study computer science. Software engineering is just one aspect of computer science, and is usually offered as a class within computer science programs.

[maxchu92]

Thanks.. So i should choose computer science? does it also teach overclock?

[thisisnotanick]

In general, computer science is learning more about the computer on a lower level, including programming.

Software engineering is the structure of of the application. It is more about how the different parts of the application works together.

[rolexx]

"I wonder how many computer science graduates will end up in any of these cool jobs and how many will end up working in a cubicle . . ."

Marketing my friend, they just want you to enroll in the program.

[BleepBloopKev]

Working with people? With a computer science degree? RRWRAWRAWRWA

[idontgivafcuk]

I wonder how many computer science graduates will end up in any of these cool jobs and how many will end up working in a cubicle . . .

[Ezekielpurger]

the ones who really want the jobs will.

[lemonrind]

@idontgivafcuk Cubicles are awesome!

[idontgivafcuk]

@lemonrind You know what else is awesome? I don't give a fuck.

[enrichedd]

@idontgivafcuk

its all up to what you want..

[GeekBoy03]

@idontgivafcuk And how many Indians will get those jobs working for half the wages, with 20 packed into a one bedroom apartment instead Americans?

[TheCookiezPlz]

@idontgivafcuk I like cubicles...

[gmihut]

Next steps in EVOLUTION.

[sparkignited]

Inspiring video for Computer Science students.

[abar40]

good video, very inspirational