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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.
input
 How the data is entered into a computer
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Microphone
 Scanner
 Camera
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
Input done with:
Information storage done with:
Processing done by:
Output done with:
Think of both a computer and a
person as information processing
machines. Identify the four
components of an informationprocessing device for both and
complete the following table.
Computer
Person
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
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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
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are highly valued in this field,
particularly knowledge of objectoriented 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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
$66,886
2. Computer science -- Average
annual salary offer to 2011 grads:
$63,017
Salaries…
3. Mechanical engineering -Average annual salary offer to 2011
grads: $60,739
4. Electrical/electronics and
communications engineering -Average annual salary offer to 2011
grads: $60,646
5. Computer engineering -Average annual salary offer to 2011
grads: $60,112
Salaries…
6. Industrial/manufacturing
engineering -- Average annual
salary offer to 2011 grads: $58,549
7. Systems engineering -- Average
annual salary offer to 2011 grads:
$57,497
8. Engineering technology -Average annual salary offer to 2011
grads: $57,176
Salaries…
9. Information sciences & systems
-- Average annual salary offer to
2011 grads: $56,868
10. 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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Test (SDET)
Application Support Analyst
Computer Systems Analyst
Database Administrator (DBA)
Systems Administrator
List of Jobs for people
with Computer Science
Degrees
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Systems Engineer (IT)
Systems Analyst
Network Administrator, IT
Network Engineer, IT
Business Analyst, IT
Program Manager, IT
Information Technology Specialist
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