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biggles2008
post 27 Apr, 2008 - 01:02 PM
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Hi

I have decided that i dont want to do software dev or web design at college and want to know how build computer and do system support.

Is that Computer Science?

i was unsure
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post 27 Apr, 2008 - 01:41 PM
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Yes, that also falls under CS. There are actual degrees for it, or technical school that offer certifications. Buy yourself an A+ Cert Manual.
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post 28 Apr, 2008 - 11:03 AM
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When you say "build a computer" do you mean

a) from the consumer component parts you get from NewEgg, etc (hard drive, processor, RAM etc.)

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b ) from logical electronic components (NAND gates, registers, flip-flops, encoders, decoders, MUXs, etc)?

If you are talking about (a) then I would say no, that is not really computer science. That is a vocational skill that can be picked up from a book or trade school in a few weeks/months (depending on time/aptitude). If you are talking about ( b ) then, that is partly Electrical Engineering and partly Computer Science. Some universities have Computer Engineering degrees to cover the middle ground of those wanting CS flavored EE.

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QUOTE(BenignDesign @ 27 Apr, 2008 - 09:41 PM) *

Yes, that also falls under CS. There are actual degrees for it, or technical school that offer certifications. Buy yourself an A+ Cert Manual.


ty

its just that i have signed up for Software development course at college i need 5 c's which is easy it had things like web development and game design and stuff like that.

but

i cant program at all when i was learning i found this site and even though i dont program anymore i love the community here smile.gif

I am unsure on what to do between " IT Practitioners General Computing Stream" or " IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) "


the first one actually covers web design, software dev, advanced databases, business studies etc

the second covers basic software dev, web management, network design and administration and systems analysist.

which would you recommend in todays world?
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post 28 Apr, 2008 - 11:53 AM
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I would recommend either one. My personal opinion is there will only be more databases and more networks as time goes on. My advice would be to choose whichever option interests you more.
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post 28 Apr, 2008 - 01:36 PM
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Think about the kinds of jobs you'd enjoy. If you don't know what kinds of jobs there are in IT, do some research. indeed.com and Google will help. Once you have pinpointed what job titles sound good, you'll also want to do more research concerning which of those jobs would be the hardest to outsource. The main point here is do your own research. People can give you pointers and advice on what to choose, but no one else can really tell you what you will enjoy doing.
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post 28 Apr, 2008 - 01:55 PM
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Thanks guys i have decided to do the system support as i actually know a guy in the business and own his own company.. they do computer forensics too which could be fascenating (spelt wrong lol smile.gif )
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Have a look into computer systems engineering which is sometimes offered in conjunction with the maths dept and the engineering dept; this is usually a more hands on degree.

I find that you have to look closely at the courses when appyling as some courses are way too maths based and you barely even touch a computer!

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