Computer Science and Computer Engineering

parts of the computer

how have computers affected your life?

how has technology

affected your life?

how computers work

Four functions of a computer

Input

Process

Storage

Output

The motherboard makes these functions occur by connecting the components that make up a computer.

How the data is entered into a computer

Keyboard

Mouse

Microphone

Scanner

Camera

input

storage Read Only Memory (ROM)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Hard drive

Floppy disks

Zip disks

Thumb drives

CD-ROMs

processing The central processing unit or

CPU is the brain of the computer

It interacts with every other part of the computer

It handles the fetch, decode, and execute steps for the computer

It carries out instructions

output Monitor

Printer

Plotter

Speaker The computer-generated information that is displayed to the user in some form such as screen display, printed page, or sound.

summary exercise

Think of both a computer and a person as information processing machines. Identify the four components of an information-processing device for both and complete the following table.

Computer Person

Input done with: Information storage done with:Processing done by:Output done with:

technology and the future Where do you think technology will

take us?

What new directions do you think technology will go?

What is one thing that you wish computers could do now that they might be able to do in the future?

Computer Career

Job Description - Computer Programmer: A computer programmer writes the

programs computers use to perform their functions. The programmer follows the specifications given to him or her by a computer software engineer

Educational Requirements - Computer Programmer:

To work as a computer programmer one must usually have a bachelor's degree, generally in computer science, mathematics, or information systems.

Some computer programmers take coursework in computer science while earning their degrees in accounting, finance and business.

Some of those working as computer programmers earn an associate's degree or certificate.

Other Requirements - Computer Programmer:

Programming skills and experience are highly valued in this field, particularly knowledge of object-oriented languages and tools such as C++ and Java.

In addition, working computer programmers must constantly update their skills to keep up with changing technology.

Job Outlook - Computer Programmer:

Earnings - Computer Programmer:

Median annual earnings of computer programmers were $70,940 in 2009.

In 2011 : Average Computer Programmer Salary: $85,000

A Day in a Computer Programmer's Life:

On a typical day a computer programmer's tasks might include:

Correcting errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

A Day in a Computer Programmer's Life:

Conducting trial runs of programs and software applications to ensure that they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.

Compiling and writing documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.

A Day in a Computer Programmer's Life:

Writing, updating, and maintaining computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.

Consulting with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.

Salaries…

According to the NACE survey, the following are the highest anticipated payouts:1. Chemical engineering -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $66,8862. Computer science -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $63,017

Salaries…

3. Mechanical engineering -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $60,7394. Electrical/electronics and communications engineering -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $60,6465. Computer engineering -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $60,112

Salaries…

6. Industrial/manufacturing engineering -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $58,5497. Systems engineering -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $57,4978. Engineering technology -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $57,176

Salaries…

9. Information sciences & systems -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $56,86810. Business systems networking/ telecommunications -- Average annual salary offer to 2011 grads: $56,808

List of Jobs for people with Computer Science Degrees Systems Developer Web Developer Software Development Engineer,

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List of Jobs for people with Computer Science Degrees Systems Engineer (IT) Systems Analyst Network Administrator, IT Network Engineer, IT Business Analyst, IT Program Manager, IT Information Technology Specialist

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