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Computer Science

Computer Science is the systematic study of computing systems and computation. Computer scientists are professionals who usually design computers and the software that runs them, develop information technologies, and develop and adapt principles for applying computers to new uses.

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Related Major Skills

Abstract and formal reasoning	Research	Knowledge of operating systems
Efficiency	Testing	Critical thinking
Mathematical skills	Programming language concepts	Organizing/simplifying
Multi-tasking	Detail-oriented	Analyzing
Work independently and in teams	Problem-solving	Statistical analysis
Logical thinking	Written and oral communication skills	Thoroughness
Advanced quantitative abilities	Systematic	JavaScript

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Sample Career Titles

Accountant	Numerical Analyst	Contract Administrator
Systems Engineer	Information Scientist	Compensation/Benefits Administrator
Research Analyst	Engineer	Actuary
Operations Research Analyst	Cost Estimator/Analyst	Systems Programmer
Inventory Control Specialist	Computer Consultant	Risk & Insurance Specialist
Engineering Lab Technician	Aerospace Engineer	Physicist
Cryptographer/Cryptologist	Teacher: Science/Math/Computers	Investment Banker
Computer Engineer	Risk Analyst	Environmental Technologist
Air Traffic Controller	Pollution Meteorologist	Data Control Administrator
Technical Support Representative	ISO 2000 Specialist	Computer Facilities Manager
Robotics Programmer	Estate Planner	Applications Programmer
Production Manager	Data Processing Manager	Technical Writer
Market Research Analyst	Computer Installation & Test Specialist	Satellite Communications Specialist
External Auditor	Applied Science Technologist	Production Support Specialist
Database Manager	Transportation Planner	Mathematician
Computer Marketing/Sales Rep.	Software Development Specialist	Financial Auditor
Artificial Intelligence Programmer	Psychometrician	Demographer
Treasury Management Specialist	Media Buyer	Computer Programmer
Software Engineer	Financial Consultant	Astronomer
Public Health Statistician	Econometrician	Underwriter
Meteorologist	Computer Scientist	Software Support Specialist
Financial Manager	Investment Manager	Purchasing/Contract Agent
Economist	Urban Planner	Mortgage Researcher
Computer-Aided Design Tech.	Statistician	Hydro Geologist
Biometrician	Quality Assurance Analyst	EDP Auditor
Value Engineer	Network Programmer	Consumer Loan/Credit Officer

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Sample Work Settings

Banks	Colleges and Universities	Computer Consulting Firms
Computer Corporations	Data Processing Firms	Elementary and Secondary Schools
Engineering Firms	Hospitals	Financial Firms
Insurance Companies	Local and State Government	Marketing and Research Departments
Professional and Technical Journals	Publishing Companies	Research and Development Firms
Test Development Corporations	Weather Bureaus	Central Intelligence Agency
Department of Commerce	Department of Defense	Department of Energy
FBI	Internal Revenue Service	National Security Agency