Computer Science is the study of machines, processes, and computational theories that allow us to find ways to meet the modern world’s technologically advanced and rapidly developing needs.
Computer Science
If focuses on the principles of computing devices – how they work and the functions they perform – as well as the use of computers for solving problems. These “problems” are as diverse as humanity itself, and include such relevant areas as:
- Creating sound architectural models for the erection new buildings
- Investigating factors that affect the global climate
- Predicting fluctuations in the stock market or other components of the economy
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses
- Planning the activities associated with modern farming methods
- Designing and creating applications for mobile devices
- Teaching a classroom from a remote location
- Creating video games and other entertainment software
- Editing music
- Modeling virtual eco-systems
- Tracking accounting information for international businesses
- Engaging in e-commerce and online marketing
- Many, many more
Computer Science is different from Computer Engineering and Information Technology (IT) in that it deals more with the theoretical aspects of computing hardware, and focuses on the design and production of software to run on that hardware.
In short, Computer Engineers design and create our computer systems. I.T. Specialists ensure that our computers are working and communicating with each other properly and securely. Computer Scientists provide the software that allows the systems to function, and may engage in other activities such as analyzing computer networks for efficiency, designing tools and processes to improve them, and experimenting with new applications of technology.
Program’s Signature Courses
At Galen University, students will engage with all aspects of computing. While there is a focus on the design, creation, and testing of software, they will also be introduced to some aspects of the hardware on which this software runs, and the interaction between the two. This prepares graduates to operate in a wide variety of environments associated with computing technology, and provides them with the background and skills to excel.
Some of the key courses available to Galen Computer Science students, in addition to a robust general core, are:
- Introduction to Programming in C++
- Java Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Operating Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Computer Networks and Distributed Computing
- Graphical User Interfaces
- Software Engineering
What Skills Will You Learn?
Galen University Computer Science students will learn to design software solutions to an array of problems. They will learn the principles of programming, and gain experience with two common coding languages: C++ and Java using both the procedural and object oriented approaches.
Students will become familiar with how Operating Systems such as the Windows line of system software function, as well as how computer components are organized to interact with these systems. Databases, data structures, and the algorithms that use them are covered in several courses, as well as the intricacies of how computers cooperate to accomplish more complicated tasks over distributed systems and networks.
Students will be exposed to, and given the opportunity to practice, designing programs from scratch, both as individual efforts and as a part of a software design team. They will learn to plan, implement, and debug code, while at the same time learning techniques that result in user-friendly but feature-rich interfaces. The software thus produced will be both easy to learn and simple to use even by non-specialists.
What Jobs Are You Being Prepared To Obtain?
Graduates of the Galen University Computer Science program have found success working as system administrators, database specialists, system analysts, software developers, website and mobile application designers, and network technicians.
Students will become familiar with how Operating Systems such as the Windows line ofSome have gone on to Masters Degrees at a variety of international institutions, while those who remain in Belize have enjoyed (as of 2017) a 100% employment rate, with potential employers often contacting the university directly and asking about upcoming graduates.
A Computer Science degree in Belize is highly prized by both local and international businesses, and offers lucrative, exciting, and enjoyable prospects for employment.
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