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AhmedFromKSA
By AhmedFromKSA
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i just need a quick comparison between Computer Science and Software Engineering for a collage degree

current PC:
/|| Case: coolermaster cm690 windowed || Motherboard: gigabyte GAZ68XP-UD3 || CPU: i5 2500 || RAM: 2 random samsung 4GB dims || GPU: GTX470 || PSU: coolmax 850w || Storage: segate 1TB + 60GB ssd cache (intel RST) || GPU CPU cooled by custom cooling loop ||\

 

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Computer Science a broad field that includes the study of computers, electronics, software, hardware, networking, and much more.

Software engineering is mostly about software development and management.

My PC

  • CPU: i7 2600k @4.5GHz
  • Cooler: Corsair H100
  • GPU: EVGA GTX 580 SC
  • PSU: Corsair AX-850w
  • Motherboard: ASUS P67 Sabertooth
  • HDD: WD 1TB Black Caviar
  • RAM: Corsair 8GB Dominator
  • Case: Corsair 600T White Edition
  • Monitors: ASUS 23.6" 1920x1080
  • Mouse: Microsoft Sidewinder
  • Keyboard: Razor Blackwidow Ultimate
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My college doesnt have software engineer, So I'm taking computer science. First I learned how to program in java, then they scale you down and show you computer architecture and how a CPU processes instructions at a primitive level. You also learn about different registers and touch a bit on machine langauge. Afterwards they teach you assembly language to show you how your programs run at a primitive level in hope that when you program at a high language, your understanding of assembly language will aid you to make more efficient and maybe elegant programs.

Oh and on top of that they made us take a course in Linux. I have to say, it was the most useful course I've ever taken. I'm glad I stepped out of the microsoft windows' cave.

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Take CS, more broad and leaves you with more options as far as a future job, which will/can include SE jobs. SE, well you're left with SE jobs and that's it, unless you're a good spin doctor.

The more you know the better, reduces the Hardware vs Software bug battles down the road.

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decided to go with CS

Thanks for the help guys.

current PC:
/|| Case: coolermaster cm690 windowed || Motherboard: gigabyte GAZ68XP-UD3 || CPU: i5 2500 || RAM: 2 random samsung 4GB dims || GPU: GTX470 || PSU: coolmax 850w || Storage: segate 1TB + 60GB ssd cache (intel RST) || GPU CPU cooled by custom cooling loop ||\

 

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