Introduction to Computer Science Department for Freshmen
2005. 11. 9. Hong, Shin. hongshin@gmail.com
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What is Computer Science ? What CS students study ? Who is suitable to be CS student ? Who is not suitable to be CS student ? Misunderstandings about CS !
What is Computer science ?
Study on Computer, Of course.
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Communication
Computer Human
What is Computer science ?
Study on Computer, Of course.
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Society
Communication
Computer
Computer science is the study on human communication.
What CS students study ?
Of course, about computers. And also the space between computers and humans.
Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.
Edger W. Dijkstra 1930~2002
Who is suitable to be CS student (1/2)
• Person who has passion !!
You can do everything or nothing.
• Person who is healthy !!
CS is the most hard-working department in the school.
Who is suitable to be CS student (2/2)
• Person who is interested in many ways !
Music, Art, History, Philosophy … CS can be applied any where !!
• Person who is dynamic.
Lots of opportunity and Lots of helpers. But You serve yourself ! And most of all,
• Person who loves people. All you need is love.
Then who is not suitable for CS ?
• Person who does not like People !!
Computer is the concrete and iron frame of the world.
• Person who does not like elevation.
CS is “Everyday new face”.
• Person who doesn’t like to hang out with others.
Misunderstandings about CS !
• CS101 is all about CS. • CS is such a 3D work.
• CS supplies are already saturated. • CS students are all geeks.
Any questions about CS will be welcomed by CS people around you. I hope you make a right decision for your future.