Computing VS Computer Science

phishcakes

Hi,

I am returning to college in DIT next year but am unsure which course to do, maybe people currently attending these course can shed some light???

Cheers
Phishcakes

Naikon

Computer Science

Spunge

Naikon wrote: »

Computer Science

+1

SoItsMe

I am currently studying in the Computing course, but by a mile would also recommend the computer science course. It's much better.

mark renton

the one that doesnt have fcukin CafeObj in it

phishcakes

i noticed on the DIT website it says you can leave the computing course after 3 years with an ordinary degree but with the computer science course its seems you have to go the whole hog or nothing....in saying that thou the computer science course does seem more interesting

mickmurphy

ok im 16 and im in 4th year hoping to go to DIT

from what i read the compter science 4 year course is a hnk better...

like lots more experince...

the other one is for people who might drop out... so ... CS is for 100% dedication

SoItsMe

Basically in the computing course, the first two years of the course are common to all the students. Then in year three you are given the option to take on a two year internship(most students that want placement get placed). If you take the internship then you cannot leave in year three. You are bound to do the fourth year. If you don't take internship you must undertake a final year project. Which means you basically come up with an idea for a project and meet a supervisor once a week to discuss it. Students doing the project can indeed graduate with an ordinary degree. Most don't.

I would still recommend the computer science course though. It really is a lot better.

j2dab

Spunge wrote: »

+1

-1

Alanstrainor

j2dab wrote: »

-1

Care to elaborate on that?
I'm doing computing in DIT btw, i chose it mostly because i didn't know whether or not i'd stick out the full 4 years, so i wanted a get out of jail free card. So far so good, although admittedly it's probably not as good as comp science.

Naikon

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Care to elaborate on that?
although admittedly it's probably not as good as comp science.

Too bad "some" people cheat their bollocks off in the cisco
modules though. It's easy and luring for people you see.

This artificially raises the class average, thus people who don't memorise
all the answers online and get 100% are at a distinct disadvantage. It's as
if the cheating is too much hassle to put a stop to. Sure, the answers can be
found online without effort ffs.

I reckon the best Network/System admins probably have no certs, but
the willingness to learn their art. That and intuition which can't be taught.
Experience > CCNA (Certs mean NOTHING without experience)

I will say it again, choose carefully. Computer Science is bit broader and more
useful degree to have. They do share alot of stuff in common though.

Choose wisely...

mark renton

I'm going to settle this

BSc in Information Systems is the one

SoItsMe

john47832 wrote: »

I'm going to settle this

BSc in Information Systems is the one

From the opening post I think this person is looking for a full-time course. Information systems is evening isn't it?

Naikon

SoItsMe wrote: »

From the opening post I think this person is looking for a full-time course. Information systems is evening isn't it?

Yep.

In terms of popularity(ascending order):

DT249 > DT211 > DT228

mark renton

Naikon wrote: »

Yep.

In terms of popularity(ascending order):

DT249 > DT211 > DT228

how many were in your first year 211 or 228?

and at no point in the op was there even a smidgen of mention of wheter part time or full time was indicated

phishcakes

SoItsMe wrote: »

From the opening post I think this person is looking for a full-time course. Information systems is evening isn't it?

Yeah i was actually looking for full-time.

By the way i went to the DIT open day on saturday and Comp Science seems way more interesting, i think its gonna be first choice on the CAO app.

Whats the story with gym in Kevin St & Bolton St not being open anymore??

Phishcakes

SoItsMe

john47832 wrote: »

how many were in your first year 211 or 228?

and at no point in the op was there even a smidgen of mention of wheter part time or full time was indicated

Well the title of the thread is Computing vs. Computer Science, he is therefore specifically asking about either of these full time courses.

SoItsMe

phishcakes wrote: »

Yeah i was actually looking for full-time.

By the way i went to the DIT open day on saturday and Comp Science seems way more interesting, i think its gonna be first choice on the CAO app.

Whats the story with gym in Kevin St & Bolton St not being open anymore??

Phishcakes

Sadly both gym's have been closed. Not sure if that is permanent though or if they will be re-opened.

CylonYoda

Hope you don't mind me adding another question on here but it might also be useful for other people. The Computer Science requires a OC3 in maths, now while thats not a problem I see other people saying Higher Level is a must, just wondering if anybody has any advice that could help me on this?

mark renton

SoItsMe wrote: »

Well the title of the thread is Computing vs. Computer Science, he is therefore specifically asking about either of these full time courses.

actually no its not specifically, there is the option of merging the 2 and attending part time

phishcakes

By the way, when do comp science students normally have there exams, before or after xmas? ive some friends in dit, 2 of them have their exams befor xmas which is nice cause then ya have the xmas to yourself but 1 of them has them after xmas, horrible.

Cheers

falipo

phishcakes wrote: »

By the way, when do comp science students normally have there exams, before or after xmas? ive some friends in dit, 2 of them have their exams befor xmas which is nice cause then ya have the xmas to yourself but 1 of them has them after xmas, horrible.

Cheers

There in January this year anyway.

pmck

john47832 wrote: »

how many were in your first year 211 or 228?

and at no point in the op was there even a smidgen of mention of wheter part time or full time was indicated

I'm in first year computer science, there were 84 people at the start, 81 guys, 2 girls, one mature student who is a woman. theres only 70ish now supposed to drop to around 20ish by 4th year! :S risky if ya don't like computers