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COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING:
The Field of Study
The rapid and widespread use of computers and information technology has generated a need for
highly trained workers proficient in various job functions. These computer specialists include software
engineers, database administrators, network systems, computer scientists and data communication
analysts.
Computer software engineers apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and
mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems
that enable computers to perform their many applications. Software engineers working in applications
or systems development analyze users' needs and design, construct, test, and maintain computer
applications software or systems.
With the Internet and electronic business generating large volumes of data, there is a growing need to
be able to store, manage, and extract data effectively. Database administrators work with database
management systems software and determine ways to organize and store data. They identify user
needs and set up new computer databases. Because many databases are connected to the Internet,
database administrators also must plan and coordinate security measures with network administrators.
Network systems and data communications analysts, also referred to as network architects, design, test,
and evaluate systems such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet,
intranets, and other data communications systems. Systems are configured in many ways and can range
from a connection between two offices in the same building to globally distributed networks, voice mail,
and e-mail systems of a multinational organization.
Computer scientists work as theorists, researchers, or inventors. Their jobs are distinguished by the
higher level of theoretical expertise and innovation they apply to complex problems and the creation or
application of new technology. The areas of computer science research range from complex theory to
hardware design to programming-language design. They may work on design teams with electrical
engineers and other specialists.
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