Computer science Definition and 585 Threads

In my country, entrance exams for colleges include topics in physics, chemistry and math. For someone who takes computer science as his branch, why is the student being tested in physics and chemistry? Being knowledgeable in physics and chemistry is useless if someone takes computer science...

I am a computer science major and we are required to take two semesters of physics. First semester is based on mechanics and the second semester is focused on electricity and magnetism. I was wondering how these topics are used in computer science and in what specific area? I have tried looking...

After taking a couple classes on programming (I know, CS isn't just programming) and an upper division intro to combinatorics, I'd like to get more into the area of discrete mathematics. I hope to pursue a PhD at some point, but I'm not sure how strong of a school I can get into since currently...

Lately I'm interested in questions like this: - Given a set of commands, what all computation problems can be done? For e.g.: - SQL has a fixed set of instructions like select, from, where etc. You can only do a limited amount of things with this language. Since there are no for loops and...

Hello all, I am a new member here, but I have come upon Physics forums many times before. So, I have a question: Is it possible for me to gain a Bachelors in computer science and then move on to a Masters in an engineering field? I am presently a CS major, which I love, but I don't know if I...

I need a computer science class for my math degree. Should I take intro to C or intro to C++ . I know nothing about programming.

How far can Physics help me in Computer Science, and in which fields?

Has anyone here completed undergrad or grad degree in one field and then decided to go physics? I have a bachelor's in CS and I'm wondering would i have to go full undergrad again if i would like a degree in physics. I've always loved physics and have completed couple of physics and math...

Greetings Physics formus, I am a high school learner currently in my final year of schooling. I have decided that pursuing a double major in math and computer science would be a good option for my tertiary studies, as, my passion lies in the Mathematical Sciences. However, I have not decided on...

What do Ph. D student's learn after a bachelors? I mean, I understand that a Ph. D is research oriented, but what do you learn, what would you research? I'm curious about the field and was wondering if there were any Computer Science Grads who could help me out with this, from a first hand...

Hey guys! I made an account finally, I've been on here forever, but it is finally time for me to ask this question now that I am in college... For a few years now, almost everyone I have talked to tells me that single majors in engineering are useless, and that double majors are the way to...

I have this one question. When you have Master's degree in mathematics, can you do a second Master's degree in computer science without doing the bachelor's degree in computer science first?

How would you relate computer science to analysis ( real and complex ) ?

Crap. I couldn't get everything i wanted in my topic title. Anywho, I'm wondering which masters degree would be better for a career in machine learning / smart data while still keeping other - traditional options available? I would love to do a double major and earn both graduate degrees but...

Hey everyone, I read the pinned topic in this forum as well as a few other topics regarding whether transitioning from a non-graduate field to a graduate physics program is remotely possible. Most threads suggested that doing well on the physics GRE is necessary to be accepted/prepared...

Hi Everybody, I am in my final year of high school, and want to enrol with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa next year, and I will hopefully be going for a Bsc in computer science, math and physics. However, I have been wondering a couple of things over the...

Pretty much everyone in the physical sciences these days has to know programming. C++, fortran, matlab, and what have you. But what about the more core computer science concepts, like algorithms, data structure, numerical analysis, operating systems, etc.? How important are these to those...

Hello, I'm about to be a Sophomore in Fall this year and current major is Software Engineering. My school offers a joint major in Computer Science and Engineering (as well as separate CS and Comp. Engr.). I'm looking into it as I don't want to be pigeon-holed as just a programmer but I'm not...

Im looking for a good university in Europe do to a MSc in Computer Science. I'm especially interested in Theoretical Computer Science, algorithms & data structures and machine learning. Any recommentations?

I have done my Undergrad in Electrical Engineering and I have close to 8 Years of work experience in PCB design and mostly in Validation. I have done Signal Integrity and bit of Power Integrity validation for boards. I would like to move towards Signal and Power Integrity field. In that case...

I had a conversation with a friend yesterday(he's writing his diploma thesis in Comp. Engineering at the moment), about which program(if that's the right word) I should choose but he didn't know the Comp. Sci. syllabus so he suggested me to ask here. I'm sure this question has been asked...

Hi, I am currently a junior working on a math major and a computer minor. I just found out that if I take four more classes in comp. sci, I can earn a 2nd BA (not a dual major - a second degree). This would mean at least one more semester full time or another year part time. I am...

Hi guys, I am in the second year of physics PhD program. Considering the job market of physics, now I want to switch to CS, does anyone have this experience or suggestions?

Given that I am interested in both fields, which degree would give me the most job options after graduation (the degree is ECE, electrical and computer engineering)? For example, do employers consider applicants with an EE/CE (or in my case, ECE) degree when hiring software developers, or do...

I have used the search to find topics on this but to no avail. If there are topics asking this question then please advise me. I am due to start a degree in computer science in September, here in the UK. It is a life long passion and a degree course I could have never of dreamed of studying...

I even don't know if this is the appropriate place to post this questions, while as long as I know this place is considered for research topics and more advanced topics in physics. The point is that I need to write a MATLAB code for specific question, but first of all I need to solve it, and...

Hello, If you are a computer scientist, I did not mean for the title of this thread to offend you. I am genuinely curious as to what I could do if I learned how to code, besides making websites and applications for phones. Also, do you think that this website is a good place to learn...

Hello everyone. Most likely, I will soon be transferring to NJIT and majoring in applied physics. NJIT offers double major programs in applied physics and either applied math or computer science. If I had to pick one out of pure interest, I would probably go with applied math; however, computer...

Hey guys, I'm taking Discrete Mathematics and am having a bit of trouble with one of my proofs. If any of you has any experience with that and could tell me where I'm going wrong, I'd appreciate it! Ok, here it is: Prove each statement in 8–23 by mathematical induction: 27. A...

Basically I want to know what the prospects and job conditions of doing research in these three field in academia,research labs, and industry are. And also what grad school work and research is usually like.

Hello, I am a Freshman in College as of right now, and I am looking to decide on a major. I am extremely interested in computers, this includes: how they work, finding new things to do with them, and learning how to develop new software. However, I am not the best at math, if I really study...

I've read various post on this matter here actually. However I'll do some rant on my story: I'm currently a masters student (quantum physics, with maybe 60-70% programming content). I always had an interest in how computer works but I did not got into the CS degree. Now, I am planning for my...

Author: Ronald Graham, Donald Knuth, Oren Patashnik Title: Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201558025/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Prerequisities: Calculus Level: Undergrad

I'm a first year engineering student at a Canadian university. I've been interested in programming and computer science from a very young age, and in high school had also become interested in electronics. Entering university, I didn't know if I wanted to do computer science or computer...

Author: Behrouz A. Forouzan Title: Foundations of Computer Science Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1844807002/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Prerequisities: Contents:

I am currently stuck between the two choices. I have to pick my majors soon, as I am going to third year. I originally wanted to go into theoretical physics, but now I am leaning more towards theoretical Computer Science. I have always loved Physics, but I am just more at home in Computer...

Hi, firstly sorry for my bad English I want to ask a question to you about studying Math or CS in the university. I'm 16 and I've been dealing with CS (programming,algorithms,artificial intelligence etc.) since I was 5. I love programming and mathematics so much, but I'm undecided what I will...

Sorry for yet another topic on the subject, but my question is very objective. I don't know which one I choose. I'm a programmer with 10 years of experience so I like it and want a degree about it, not hardware. Artificial intelligence, data mining, algorithms and so on. So you'd say CS. The...

Hi all! BLUF: I'm starting school rather late (I'm 25) and I'm very interested in Physics and Computer Science. Logically, CS seems like a better fit for me due to my hobbies, but my heart is set on Physics. BACKGROUND: I'm just now starting school at 25 after being in the Air Force for...

I'm applying to universities (the deadline is the 16th) and I've decided on engineering, and narrowed my choices down to 5 universities. I'm deciding between computer engineering and software engineering, but I notice that some universities only have computer science and computer engineering...

Im looking to do a masters program. I am sort of torn between computer science and software engineering. I am interested in software engineering but I am wondering if computer science would be more reputable and give me more job options. I am looking to get a job in either the space or defense...

So it seems like the most popular career choice for physics major is software development, perhaps because of its gigantic industry, but I hate computer programming. I am taking the easiest computer science course at my university, and although I am getting good marks, I hate every bit of weekly...

Generally, people hate these kind of posts and will automatically assume the one writing such a thing could be a pretentious 13 year old, I can assure you this is 100% serious, but I digress. I'll make this rather short, I want to choose/narrow down my major choices which can be found in the...

I am really interested in the VFX and animation industries and actively pursue learning vfx applications such as Autodesk Maya/3DS/Mudbox, Adobe After Effects, Blendr, and other programs. My university does not offere a real degree in animation or visual effects so which would be best for me...

hi guys, i'm new here. this year i started my university degree in computer science. i thought it was going to be more of programming. trust me, i was wrong! everything is MATH! and I'm not so good at it. i finished high school 5 years ago and now doing my first degree. all my math skill...

I'm currently pursuing a degree in computer science... my requirements to enter into the department are a 3.0 GPA average in Calc 1 and 2, Eng 1 and 2, and Physics 1 and 2. I currently have B's in everything except calc 2 and physics 1...but i am currently retaking physics 1 at the moment...

I will in a few weeks be starting my second year of maths and physics and I have been wondering whether I should change to computer science. My reasons are: I have found the course hard and I know there will be a large step up in the second year, and so I know this time constraint means that I...

I'm majoring in physics right now, but I'm considering switching to computer science. I'm currently enrolled in electromagnetism. Since the class started I noticed something about myself: I'm not enjoying a second of it. I can't stand doing the homework, I'm disinterested in the course...

Hi guys I'm new here, looking for advice on what Honours degree to do next year. I left High School at 16 (I am now 23) and have been working in IT for the past 4-5 years, boring IT support kind of jobs. I've been an avid user of Linux(Fedora) for quite some years and have self-taught a little...

I'm wondering whether I should be an engineer or go into computer programming. Both areas do sound interesting to me, so it's a really difficult decision. Can you guys help me, as into give me pros and cons of both. If you are in one of these careers, first-person opinions would be much...