WHAT IS COMPUTER SCIENCE?

Computer Science is not just about computers. Rather it is the

study of computation and information, and is a subject which
involves you in the very make-up of the world, and over the last
30 years it has transformed the way we run our everyday lives.
The home computer revolution brought a PC into every home. Now, the internet and social media
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Computer systems are all pervasive, ranging from the embedded system controlling a fridge to
international banking systems handling billions of secure transactions every day. Many of these systems
are very familiar, yet we take for granted the computational systems that make things like mobile phones,
cars, aeroplanes and medical equipment possible.

Beyond our everyday lives, Computer Science has had an equally large impact on other areas of science,
most of which now require the processing and analysis of vast datasets.

Computer Science encompasses theoretical ideas about how information is stored and processed and how
we can express the instructions necessary to perform a useful computation. It is also about practical
techniques for the creation of new computer software and hardware.

As a subject, Computer Science requires logical thinking, creativity and problem solving. Since computer
systems are now so large and complex, they are inevitably developed by large teams, so working well
with others is also crucial. A Computer Science degree gives you the chance to study exciting new
technologies as well as learning skills which will make you highly employable.

REASONS: WHY TO STUDY A COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE?

For those considering a degree in Computer Science but need further convincing, the following are the
reasons to study a Computer Science degree:

1. The digital age needs computer scientists

Like it or not you're living in it – this is the Digital Age. Computer programmes have all but infiltrated
every aspect of our lives. Computer scientists theorise, design, develop, and apply the software and
hardware for the programmes we use day in day out – sounds pretty important to us.
2. Computer science students have excellent Career

Computer Science students stand a pretty good chance of being professionally employed. A computer
science student have both the opportunities either to work in some organization or to do freelancing jobs
at home.

3. Computer scientists earn big bucks

Computer scientists are in demand and their salaries reflects this. Recent graduates in professional roles
earn on average £23,144 a year. Compared to other subjects that's fairly substantial – just take a look at
'What do Graduates Earn?.

According to www.prospects.ac.uk, systems developers in senior management roles earn between

£45,000 and £70,000 a year.

4. Computer scientists are needed in every type of industry

Every industry uses computers so naturally computer scientists can work in any. Problems in science,
engineering, health care, and so many other areas can be solved by computers. It's up to the computer
scientist to figure out how, and design the software to apply the solution.

5. Computer science Uses in Daily Life

 Social networking: email, IM, Facebook, texting, cell phone, landline phone.
 Transportation: GPS, car (anti-lock brakes, electronic ignition, …), planes, trains.
 Medical systems: electronic health records, nearly all medical tests.
 E-Commerce: ecommerce, ATMs, credit cards, debit cards.
 Entertainment: iPods, digital TV, cable TV, movies (most use computer enhancement in some
way), remote control devices.

IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION FOR THE STUDENTS

Technology has struggled to find its way into the classroom in all sorts of ways, from projectors and
televisions to computer labs and student laptops. Along with improving the way students are taught, it is
also vitally important that students learn to use computers to improve their own work and prepare for
careers in a world where computers have become as common as the pencil and paper.

1. Modernizing Education
Education has benefited from the inclusion of technology and computers by making it easier for students
to keep up while helping teachers by improving the way lessons can be planned and taught. Students who
use computers learn to use word processors for work, and subsequently they learn computer jargon and
strengthen grammatical skills. Students can also look up lessons on websites or through email rather than
lugging heavy textbooks with them every day.

2. Improving Student Performance

Students who use computers have been shown to attend school more steadily and perform better than
students who do not use computers. Along with getting higher grades on exams, students also stated they
felt more involved with their lessons and work if they used a computer. Using computers gets students to
become more focused on their work at home, in collaborative projects with other students and on their
own.

3. Learning Job Skills

Computers play a vital role in the modern business world, and many of even the most basic jobs involve
technology and computers. Teaching students how to use computers helps them prepare for any number
of possible careers, and classes based on computer education can get even more specific. Many classes
teach students to use office suite programs, create presentations and data sheets, and learn any number of
programming languages such as C++ or Java.

4. Efficiency

Computers make the learning process a lot more simple and efficient, giving students access to tools and
methods of communication unavailable offline. For example, students can check their grades or lesson
plans online, and also communicate directly with their teachers via email or educational platforms such as
Blackboard. Students can also send work to their teachers from home or anywhere else, letting them
finish work outside the constraints of school hours and teaching them about procrastination and personal
responsibility.

5. Research
Technology has made research far easier than in the past. Decades ago, students learned history by going
to the library and thumbing through history books and encyclopedias. Today, many of those same books
are available in digital format and can be accessed online. As the Internet has grown, so too has the
available research options. Students can research topics in minutes rather than the hours it used to take.
SCOPE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE / I.T IN PAKISTAN

In Pakistan the scope of I.T is growing up gradually. It is because of lack of initiative from business
owners and lack of skill from computer students. It is habitual in our computer students that they never
take any interest in computer studies while they are in it. They just study to get through in exam. When
they complete their study they are about empty headed. Another thing students usually might have is lack
of creativity and hard work. So it is leading towards unemployment of computer students.

I am sure a computer expert cannot stay unemployed if he is professional in at least one thing. Take
example of an expert web designer. He could design over 4 websites at least but can make more than 1 lac
rupees from these websites. A web designer can sell his designs, and each design might be sold from $5
to thousands of dollars depending upon his creativity. A software engineer can earn even more than that.
If you are just a good typist which is most simplest job then you can earn more than Rs:20,000/- through
data entry jobs at home. If you start a blog and work hard on it then you can earn more than 1 lac per
month.

There are even hundreds of more ways to earn using your computer. These ideas are only if you don't get
a good job being a computer expert .But in fact there are a lot of jobs waiting for you . It just needs your
knowledge. So if you have great interest in computer I will advise you to get in this field.

Parents of most of computer interested students never want their son / daughter to be a computer expert. It
is because they are afraid of current situations in Pakistan. They keep a traditional mind to deny
importance of being a computer expert. In fact parents of students also know that coming up age is for
computer experts. I just recommend all such parents to please don't get advice from your old friends or a
computer failed person. But talk to a real computer expert or a computer teacher of well reputed college
or university. I am sure he will give you a better advice.

CAREERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE FIELD:

A computer Engineer can get the job in various fields like:

1. Web Development
2. Robotics
3. Software Houses
4. Hardware System Design
5. Government I.T Departments
6. Research Institutes
7. NADRA
 8. Computer Manufacturing Companies
9. Smart Phones and Tablets Manufacturing Factories
10. Networking Companies
11. Business Companies
12. Vocational Training Institutes
13. Ecommerce Industries
14. Chemical Plants
15. Teaching in School, Colleges and Universities
16. Computer Programming
17. Telecommunication Industries
18. Automobile Industries
19. Power Plants
20. Bio Medical Science and many more…

WHY I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO EARN YOUR COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEGREE AT GOVT. MILLAT DEGREE COLLEGE MULTAN?
1. Less number of students in each section, bring closer student-professor relationships.
2. Faculty typically have M.Phil and P.hD degree.
3. Lectures and labs are taught by professors, not graduate students.
4. The diverse and broad-based engineering education includes a strong design emphasis and
practical laboratory experience.
5. Laboratory computers and equipment are constantly updated to keep pace with the latest
technological developments.
6. Students are encouraged to do more practical work.
7. Cooperative education opportunities are available for all students.
8. Our alumni network keeps faculty informed of internship and job openings for students.