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What is Computer Science? Related Career Titles
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What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is the systematic study of computing systems and computation. The body of knowledge resulting from this discipline contains theories for understanding computing systems and methods; design methodology, algorithms, and tools; methods for the testing of concepts; methods of analysis and verification; and knowledge representation and implementation.

It is the systematic study of computing systems and computation. The body of knowledge resulting from this discipline contains theories for understanding computing systems and methods; design methodology, algorithms, and tools; methods for the testing of concepts; methods of analysis and verification; and knowledge representation and implementation.

 

Related Career Titles

Accountant Numerical Analyst
Contract Admin. Systems Engineer 
Information Scientist  Compensation/Benefits Admin
Research Analyst Engineer 
Actuary Operations Research Analyst 
Cost Estimator/Analyst  Systems Programmer 
Inventory Control Specialist  Computer Consultant 
Risk & Insurance Specialist  Engineering Lab Technician 
Aerospace Engineer Physicist 
Cryptographer/Cryptologist  Teacher: Science/Math/Computers 
Investment Banker  Computer Engineer 
Risk Analyst  Environmental Technologist
Air Traffic Controller Pollution Meteorologist 
Data Control Admin Technical Support Rep.
ISO 2000 Specialist  Computer Facilities Manager 
Robotics Programmer  Estate Planner 
Applications Programmer Production Manager 
Data Processing Mgr  Technical Writer 
Market Research Analyst  Computer Installation & Test Specialist 
Satellite Communications Specialist  External Auditor 
Applied Science Technologist Production Support Specialist 
Database Manager  Transportation Planner 
Mathematician  Computer Marketing/Sales Rep 
Software Development Specialist  Financial Auditor 
Artificial Intelligence Programmer Psychometrician 
Demographer  Treasury Management Specialist
Media Buyer  Computer Programmer 
Software Engineer  Financial Consultant 
Astronomer  Public Health Statistician
Econometrician  Underwriter 
Meteorologist  Computer Scientist 
Software Support Specialist  Financial Manager 
Investment Manager Purchasing/Contract Agent 
Economist  Urban Planner 
Mortgage Researcher  Computer-Aided Design Tech
Statistician  Hydro Geologist 
Biometrician Quality Assurance Analyst 
EDP Auditor  Value Engineer
Network Programmer  Consumer Loan/Credit Officer 
Systems Analyst Hydrologist 
Commodity Manager  Rate Analyst 
Employee Relations Specialist  Weight Analyst

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Related Major Skills

Abstract and Formal Reasoning Programming Language Concepts
Knowledge of Operating Systems Multi-tasking
Testing Analyzing
Mathematical Skills Problem-solving
Organizing / Simplifying Logical Thinking
Detail-oriented Thoroughness
Work independently and in teams Advanced Quantitative Abilities
Statistical Analysis Designing Systems
Written and oral communication skills Marketing concepts
Research  Classifying / Systemizing
Efficiency Systematic
Critical Thinking JavaScript 

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Job & Internship Search Links

Computer World http://www.computerworld.com/jobs?from=tabjobs

Tech-Centric http://www.tech-centric.net

Techies - a huge job database and resume posting site http://www.techies.com

Just Tech Jobs - searchable by skill www.justtechjobs.com

Internet jobs http://www.internetjobs.com

Jobs for programmers - 6000 employers http://www.prgjobs.com

Career Marketplace - Technical Jobs and Job Sites http://www.careermarketplace.com

Developers.Net - Great jobs & career information for developers. Over 30,000 jobs in a searchable database on this site! http://www.developers.net

High Tech Jobs Online http://www.dice.com

Java Jobs http://javajobs.com

Computerwork.com http://www.computerwork.com

Society for Technical Communication http://www.stc.org/index.asp

MonsterTRAK http://www.monstertrak.com

Tech-Centric http://www.tech-centric.net/

DICE-  Job Site for Technology Careers http://www.dice.com

Computer Jobs www.computerjobs.com

Hi-tech jobs in the Research Triangle http://jobs.triangle.com

RTP Preferred Jobs http://rtp.preferredjobs.com/index2.asp

Odinjobs www.odinjobs.com    

               

Code-Jobs.com  www.code-jobs.com

Career Planning Links:

Vocational Information Center www.khake.com/page17.html

Occupational Outlook Handbook (system analysts, computer scientists, database administrators) http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm

Occupational Outlook Handbook (computer programmers) www.bls.gov/oco/ocos110.htm

Careers in Science & Engineering- A Student Planning Guide to Grad School and Beyond http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/careers/

Career Converter http://6steps.monster.com/step1/careerconverter

Career Fields http://career.berkeley.edu/Infolab/CareerFields.stm

Resources http://guide.symplicity.com/resources/profession_index_a_z.php

Delaware http://www.udel.edu/CSC/mrk.html

Career Guide:  Decoding the Information Security Profession
https://www.isc2.org/download/careerguide05.pdf

 

Professional Associations Links:

Internet Society www.isoc.org

Association for Women in Computing www.awc-hq.org

Independent Computer Consultants Association www.icca.org

The System Administrators Guild http://sageweb.sage.org

IEEE Computer Society http://www.computer.org/pubs/computer/career/career.htm

Computing Research Association http://cra.org

Corning http://www.corning.com/careers

Progress Energy www.progress-energy.com/aboutus

IBM http://www-1.ibm.com/employment

Intelligent Information Systems (IIS) http://www2.renewal-iis.com

Lucent Technologies http://www.lucent.com

Microsoft www.microsoft.com

SAS http://www.sas.com

American Mathematical Society  http://www.ams.org

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics http://www.siam.org

 

Miscellaneous Resources

UNCW Post-Graduate Survey - coming soon

EarthWeb: Career Development & Technical Information http://www.earthweb.com

ComputerWorld Career News http://computerworld.com/careertopics/careers

 

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