Outline of computer science

Outline of computer science is a branch of science that involves the study of computers and computing, including their theoretical and algorithmic foundations, hardware and software, and their uses for processing information. The discipline of computer science includes the study of algorithms and data structures, computer and network design, modeling data and information processes, and artificial intelligence. Computer science draws some of its foundations from mathematics and engineering and therefore incorporates techniques from areas such as queueing theory, probability and statistics, and electronic circuit design. Computer science also makes heavy use of hypothesis testing and experimentation during the conceptualization, design, measurement, and refinement of new algorithms, information structures, and computer architectures.

Branches of computer science

• Theoretical computer science: This branch is concerned with the mathematical and abstract aspects of computing, including algorithm theory, computational complexity theory, and information theory.
• Computer systems: This branch deals with the physical components of computer systems, including computer architecture, computer networks, and operating systems.
• Computer applications: This branch applies computing technology to solve problems in other disciplines, such as bioinformatics, computational physics, and artificial intelligence.
• Software engineering: This branch involves the design and implementation of high-quality software, using systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches.

History of computer science

The history of computer science began long before the modern discipline of computer science that emerged in the 20th century, and hinted at in the centuries prior. The progression, from mechanical inventions and mathematical theories towards the modern concepts and machines, formed a major academic field and the basis of a massive worldwide industry.

See also

• List of computer scientists
• List of computing and IT abbreviations
• Glossary of computer science

External links

• Association for Computing Machinery
• IEEE Computer Society