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What is Computer Science Engineering ? |
The emergence of Computer Science as a discipline is perhaps one of the most significant
intellectual developments of the twentieth century. Computer science, broadly defined, is the theory and practice of representation, processing, and use of information. The field is still in its infancy, yet
encompasses a large and rapidly growing body of knowledge concerning algorithms, information processing, communication, languages, and information systems. It employs both theoretical as well as experimental
approaches to advance the state of knowledge in these areas. It offers a powerful paradigm for modeling complex phenomena such as cognition and life, and representing, processing, acquiring, and
communicating knowledge that is new in the history of humanity. The power of this paradigm is evident everywhere in our technological society. It has begun to dramatically change our conception of reality.
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Computer Sciences at JIS Group of Colleges |
In all its three engineering colleges, students have a number of choices to study computer
science and information technology at undergraduate and post-graduate level. Students can take a B. Tech programme in either Computer Science Engineering or Information Technology in any one of the three
campuses – JIS College of Engineering, Narula Institute of Technology and Guru Nanak Institute of Technology. The undergraduate B. Tech programme in CSE and IT has a dual purpose: to prepare students
for advanced studies and research and to provide training for a variety of careers in business, industry, and government. Or they can opt for
Bachelor in Computer Applications programmes. Masters in Computer Application is offered at JIS College of Engineering and Narula Institute of Technology Campus. Top |
Department objectives |
Computer Science -- the theory, representation, processing, and use of information, is
fundamentally transforming every aspect of science, technology, and society. As a result, human endeavor is no longer constrained only by what is physically possible, but by what is computationally
realizable. Being an informed citizen in this information age requires the ability to apply computational ways of thinking to design, analysis, experimentation, creative expression, and problem solving.
Indeed, as a recent article in New York Times suggested, it is impossible to pursue scientific research in virtually any discipline without in the process doing Computer Science. Hence, every modern
university, especially one emphasizing Science and Technology like Iowa State does, must have a strong Department of Computer Science. The Department of Computer Science
embraces its mission in research and graduate education (discovery), undergraduate education (learning) and outreach (engagement) in Computer Science. Excellent faculty, state-of-the-art research
laboratories, a well-funded research program, opportunities provided by the Center for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, DOE Ames Laboratory, Virtual Reality Applications Center, provide a stimulating
academic environment that nurtures leading edge research and innovative education in Computer Science. |
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Career opportunities |
Students completing the undergraduate curriculum in the B. Tech programmes can join the industry
as software professionals in different areas where information technologies are increasing used to cut production cost and manage business. India's IT and ITES sector provides the global business houses to
offshore their back-office work to India, while the country's huge number of skilled English speaking workpool get an opportunity world in A new breed of scientists, armed with the knowledge of computer
science and training in biological sciences are making fundamental advances in biological sciences and contributing to the formation of new disciplines such as bioinformatics, and computational biology.
A new breed of scientists, with training in computer science and physical sciences are making fundamental contributions in emerging disciplines such as computational physics, and
computational chemistry. A new breed of technologists trained in computer science as well as the appropriate scientific and engineering disciplines are developing sophisticated new technologies for computer
aided design and manufacturing, simulation of complex manufacturing processes, and virtual reality. A new breed of scientists and technologists trained in computer science
and cognitive sciences are making fundamental advances in understanding brains and minds and designing intelligent agents that perceive, reason, learn, choose, communicate, and interact with people as well
as complex environments in interesting and useful ways. Computer Science and information technologies enabled by Computer Science are leading to improved health care through
advances in medical informatics, computer-assisted surgery, and computational drug design. The tools of information technology that were enabled by Computer Science are transforming agriculture and food
production through advances in areas such as bioinformatics and precision farming.
The tools of information technology that were enabled by advances in Computer Science are transforming business practices through the emergence of electronic marketplaces, electronic
investing, electronic banking, sophisticated software tools for scheduling and workflow and inventory management. Information technology has become critical to major functions of the government in areas such as national defense, disaster management, and law enforcement. - Information technology is leading to novel approaches to education and training using virtual (simulated) environments for flight training, surgical training, and disaster management.
In the social sciences, entirely new disciplines are emerging as a result of marriage between computer science and social science (e.g., computational organization theory,
computational economics). In the humanities and the arts, new media and new avenues for creative expression through computer generated or computer assisted music, drawings, paintings, characters (e.g., in
movies) and multi-media art have resulted from advances in computer science. Our society is on the threshold of an era of intelligent artifacts which is being ushered in, to a large extent, by advances in Computer Science and information technology. Some of
the developments around the corner include smart buildings, smart highways, smart appliances, smart artificial organs and prosthetic devices, smart vehicles, intelligent communication networks, and
intelligent personal information assistants.
As a result, human endeavor is no longer constrained only by what is physically possible, but by what is computationally realizable. Being an informed citizen in this
information age requires the ability to apply computational ways of thinking to design, analysis, experimentation, organization, communication, and society. As a recent article in New York Times put it
rather pointedly albeit provocatively, "All Science is Computer Science!" The significance and range of impact of Computer Science and the information technologies enabled by it make it central to the mission of a modern public university.
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Why computer science? |
More than a million new jobs in Professional IT Occupations in the next decade. A recent study
by Mr. John Sargent, Senior Policy Analyst, US Department of Commerce, projected more than 1 million new jobs to be created in the Information Technology sector (i.e. Professional IT occupations) between
2002-2012. This represented a modification of the 2000-2010 forecast. However, it shows a more promising job outlook than engineering and life science graduates. See attached slides. (Source: The Adequacy of
the US S&E Workforce: A Quantitative Perspective, Remarks before the Computing Research Association, John Sargent). |
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