Computer science is much more than programming. Programming is merely the process of translating the procedures we want a computer to execute into instructions it can follow. The more crucial aspect of computer science is determining what we want the computer to do in the first place. Thus, while the knowledge of a language like C++ or Java is important, programming is only one of the tools that allow you to achieve great things with computers.
Computer science has many sub-fields including: algorithms and data structures, computer graphics, programming language theory, softwareengineering, computer architecture, databases, artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction.At Cabrillo, you can get the foundation you need to excel in these areas when you transfer to a four-year college or university. you are more interested in a two-year degree or certificate, we offer those as well.
The software that tells the computer how to perform its tasks can be very complex to create and some software takes years to develop. To handle this complexity, software engineers define software requirements, develop software systems, tools, and methods as well as constructing the software for computer applications and systems. They draw on knowledge from fields such as computer engineering, computer science, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, and systems engineering.
