Definition of Computer Science

Many people think of computer science as learning to use computers. Though computer scientists do use computers, there is a lot more to it than that. Computer Science is the study of methods to store, process, and analyze data or information. That may seem complex, and sometimes the practice can be, but the idea is not.

Every day, we all get data, little facts, about our world. Our brains process this information so we will know how to react. Brains are well equipped for daily life processing. Unfortunately, brains do not do well with huge amounts of numerical data. That is when we turn to machines.

Computer scientists borrow from Mathematics and Natural Sciences to develop procedures that machines can use to analyze data. These procedures, called Algorithms, are the basis of the work done by computers. Well-planned algorithms can make things better for the world by improving health care, education, and communication. Computers have changed over the years and will continue to do so. The goal of the computer scientists is the same, to find new, more efficient, useful ways to process data. In what ways will you make the world a better place through computing?

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