DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SKILLS

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SKILLS COMPUTER SCIENCECOMPUTER SKILLSDefinition of computer science Computer Science is the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers. It involves the study of data and data structures and the algorithms to process these structures; of principles of computer architecture-both hardware and software; of problem-solving and design methodologies; of computer-related topics such as numerical analysis, operations research, and artificial intelligence; and of language design, structure, and translation technique. Computer Science provides a foundation of knowledge for students with career objectives in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions Objectives of computer science To advance, evolve and enhance Computer Science fundamentals To build the interest in students for greater research To guide students in the development of newer languages To create the ability in students for better hardware production IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Things are changing rapidly as the world is progressing. In this modern world people are using machines to do their work. Computer is the most important and advanced machine in the world that is efficient, fast to use and a multitask machine .Computers are used in all the aspect of life, in research, teaching, accounting and as a tool of entertainment. In the ancient years one machine was used to perform only one that slowly down the companies' production that's generating low income which contributes to unemployment. In the modern world computer is an importance tool especially in the business world. Huge amount of business time is saved due to the multitasking and the efficiency of the computer. In the business term time is money, so by saving time you are contributing to the growth of the company. A computer can be used in the aspects of the world. In the medical field computers is used to diagnoses dangerous diseases and provide a solution in its prevention and its cure. In the manufacturing world advanced techniques are used with the help of a computer in manufacturing products whereas in the teaching world a computer is used by both the teachers and students in solving complex problem in their studies and as useful tool for research purposes. Most people become very dependent on the computer on which their work cannot survive the today's world without the use computer. Unlike all the other fields, the musical industry relies on this machine very much as almost all the musical track is made and released with the help of a computer. Because of all the conveniences and comforts that the computer has given to the humans, almost all of their tasks have been simplified to a great extent. It's easy and faster to communication with people overseas as the computers with the help of internet has broken the barriers of communication, shorten the distances and lowered the cost as its easy through the help of internet installed in computer. In this growing world a lot of people want their work to be done accurately and quickly. Computers have a source of employment to many individuals as most of the companies departments are dedicated to information technology. Many people fear that through the invention of computers manual work for example typing, posting of letters and manufacturing of files have led to unemployment has all this work has been taken over by one machine. This is not the case because new technology needs the continuous advance of new machines, data feeding equipment and electronic instruments, with this advancement and production its requires more and more people to carry out the job. In conclusion, computers have proved to be a good source of employment in both the commercial and the business world. Definition of computer skills Computer skills can be defined as the knowledge of solving computer problems or the expertise of assembling a computer machine. It also implies the ability to employ the latest computer products that are available in the market. Objectives of computer skills Written Communication The overall objective is to develop students’ written expression of thought and provide learners opportunities to explore ideas and to build connections between content areas. 2) Oral Communication The overall objective is to develop students’ oral communication skills by a variety of communication activities, from informal discussion to formal presentation. 3) Critical Thinking The overall objective is to develop students’ reasoning abilities by incorporating reasoning tasks and practices into general education courses 4) Quantitative Analysis The overall objective of quantitative analysis is to provide students with an approach to problem solving through logic and reasoning.  It is used to identify, analyze, generalize and communicate quantitative relationships. 5) Research The overall objective is to ensure that students are able to formulate a researchable question and can identify and utilize resources in order to document findings and draw conclusions 6) Information and Computer Literacy The overall objective is to ensure that students acquire a basic core of skills that are needed to research information with the use of information technology and critically evaluate that information. IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER SKILLS Starting a computer may be a very tricky thing to one who has never seen one. Using the mouse, managing various windows, alternating between the use of keyboard and mouse, minimizing windows, opening and closing files, etc can be daunting tasks for the uninitiated ones. In order to learn to use computers, as with any machine, one needs to acclimatize himself/herself first. First and foremost one should familiarize himself/herself with the parts and functions of the computer - in a similar manner you learn about the functioning of your washing machine or DVD player or dishwasher. Word-processing: This is the most basic of all skills. It involves typing basically, but when using computers it deviates a little from the common typewriter. There is the enter key replacing the career movement and there are commands (simple ones) for paragraph, indent, spacing and so on. The best of word processing is that you can modify with ease any part of the text you entered. The word processing is the minimum one should know because it will be used in each and every application of computers.  Email:  The postal letter, though extremely sought after, is on its way out in today's world replaced by the electronic mail or as popularly known, email. The 21st century man does most of his communication through emails. Whether it is posting a CV for a vacancy, or applying for a job - the mostcommon way and the best way is to email it. Email also enables you to keep in touch with all your near and dear ones in real time (instantly). You can send photographs, documents and video clips through email. This is another important and basic skill a computer literate needs to know. Use the Internet:  The use of the Internet is too vast to be covered in the present article. However, no computer literate is complete without Internet knowledge. Computers and Internet is today almost one and the same thing and one cannot be mentioned without the other tagging along. One will need to harness the Internet in all types of work whether it is research on any topic or plain surfing for information. For this purpose you will need to know what is a search engine and how it works; what is a keyword and how it works; how to open a browser and how to use a link, etc. The Internet is like a huge shopping mall where you are required to navigate with the help of certain guidelines. Use a Spreadsheet:  One will also need to use a spreadsheet of excel sheet for computing and chalking out financial plans. This is a must in any presentation and knowing the basics on how to use and read a spreadsheet will be extremely helpful to any young executive. As with others, this too will require a lot of hands-on practice and a little theory to master. Create and use a Database:  One also needs to know how to create and use a simple database. There are million and one information points that one gathers and to be able to interpret it correctly and present it systematically one needs to be able to analyze the data received. Computers are best at throwing up accurate forecasts, analysis and organizing data in a legible and interpretable way; for getting these results you will need to feed in the data by creating a database and then knowing what command to give to ask the computer what analysis you want it to perform. Create/ Use a Power Point or graphic file:  Every job involves some type of reporting at regular periods of time. The best way to make a presentation whether it is to your peers, subalterns or superiors is by using power point. Hence, one should the basics of this application as well. Side by side, one should know to use a graphic file whereby you can upload (post) pictures, graphs, images in any file (as well as power point files). Printing of a document:  Whatever you learn to do, you will sooner or later need a hard copy ('hard copy' means 'on a paper' while 'soft copy' means 'electronic copy') and for obtaining that you should know how to print whatever you create with the help of computer. Use of the peripherals:  You need to know what is a portable drive or a pen drive and how it is used; what is a blue tooth and how can be installed and used; what is an infra-red device and how it can be used and so on. Nowadays computers can be connected with wire and on wireless with your mobile. You need not totally master all the above but you should know sufficient not to look crestfallen when you are encounter the terms verbally or in writing.