Intro to Computer Science
The Florida State UniversityCollege of Communication and Information
What is Computer Science?
• Merriam Webster Diction defines CS as: • The study of computers and their uses
• Not an accurate description
How do I get a degree in Computer Science?
• Be prepared to work hard
• Math is an intrinsic part of this field
• Programming
• Organizational classes
Why study Computer Science?
• Job opportunities• Software Architecture and Development
• Mobile Application Development
• Healthcare IT
• Video Game Design
• Constantly Growing Field
Computer Science pays
What is C++
• Higher Level Programming language
• First language taught here at FSU
• Considered an object oriented language
Programming example
What can you do to prepare?
• In high school, there are many ways you can prepare
• Take advance classes
• Practice on your own• Codecademy.com
• Treehouse.com
• Codeschool.com
• Khanacademy.com
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