Objective:

  • Define the discipline computer science
  • Define the term computer
  • Identify the several characteristics of computer that made them useful and popular
  • Application of Computers

1.1       What is Computer Science?


Computer Science is a science concerned with information i.e. representation, storage, manipulation or processing and presentation of information. Like any other science, which uses some devices for the practical aspect, computer Science uses a special device called COMPUTER.

different fields of specialization or sub-disciplines like other sciences.

Software engineering

Computer engineering (Architecture)

Automata theory

Formal Language Theory