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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