Measuring Middle-Skills Gaps within the Finger Lakes Regional Economy

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer science is the foundation for the development of computers and their applications. Computer science considers the mathematical base for computers, programming analysis, systems interface, software development, and related fields. A background in mathematics is required, and an interest in working closely with data is helpful. Computer science is a field in the midst of rapid growth and innovation. Computer programming is necessary to make computers do the many different tasks that make them essential in today’s world and fundamental for computer software and web design. Computer science is a more theoretical, “big picture” endeavor. Computer programming is always evolving as web-based technologies grow more and more widely used.

INFORMATION & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY