Difference Between Computer Science and Information Technology.

Computer Science

Computer science involves the design and development of all types of software from operating systems and phone apps to interactive games and other forms of interactive technology. Basically, CS majors study what makes computers work and how they process data. Below are just a few of the many topics a CS major can expect to study:

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Programming
• Database Organization
• Data Mining
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Mobile Software Development
• Systems Programming
• Theory of Computation

The computer science major focuses heavily on the study of programming, data structures, and operating systems. As a result, many CS graduates pursue careers in programming and software development. Other job titles may include:

• Computer Hardware Engineer
• Computer Support Specialist
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Computer and Information Research Scientist
• Data Administrator

• Information Technology

• Information Technology is the hardware and software products and systems that result from the work of Computer Science and other disciplines associated with generation, manipulation, storage, retrieval, analysis and sharing digital information of all kinds. A computer, an iPod, a mobile phone, a camcorder, Microsoft Word, Adobe Premiere, Mozilla Firefox, Moodle, Linux, Windows Vista, a Wireless Network, a Sky TV box, a GPS unit, a social networking site, an information portal, a payment transaction service, are all examples of information technology. Exposure, experience and understanding of many such technologies is acquired during practical work associated with the course.