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war2k10
Hi i'm looking at different courses to do with computing but don't know what one is the right one for me :O i want to be more on the side of making/ fixing computers and a small bit of programming is there anything like that ?
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Noodleworm
All the jobs really involve a good bit of programming and network administration, and so a lot of courses cater to that.
Engineering is more on the side of making, but very in depth.
If you mean just repairs and putting computers together from parts, well several courses will mention it, but its not really something detailed enough to do a degree in. Its something most people do as a hobby, or on the side and isn't really as complicated as people think.
war2k10
ok what does computer science involve
xxmeabhxx
I'm doing computer applications and it's really all about software. You learn a bit of web design, maths and do a lot of programming! It's a great course but if you're more interested in putting computers together than I think digital media or electronic engineering maybe might be more your thing. I know the engineering courses cover programming as these classes have shared modules with us. I've learned the basics of computer architecture and computer components but I'm in third year and have never even had to look inside a computer for the course. It is great but it's all about software development.
war2k10
Thank for the input
will keep it in mind, just to know is there much maths involved
xxmeabhxx
No there's not too much maths involved. You'll be ok if you only did ordinary level, lots of my class mates did and are fine. There's one year long module in first year, then two in second year: one in probability and the other in linear algebra. After that I think you're done with compulsory maths subjects anyways.
war2k10
ok thanks
paolosnapid
Hi, I am looking to get involved in I.T. and get outta my current job, any recommendations on a good, short (say 6 month) evening course to get my foot on the I.T. ladder. I am in no way looking for a quick fix as I intend in doing a degree in computer science once I get involved in the sector. I live in the midlands so an evening course in Athlone IT or the Dublin suburbs would suit best. I believe I could put my hand and brains to anything in the IT sector so no aspects of the industry would be beyond me-hopefully :-) Also, is there any way of finding IT companies who would take on a greenhorn and give good training to a fast learner.