Computer Science Schools and Computer Science Degrees

What kind of challenges can you tackle through a degree in computer science? Consider the 7 broad categories of research in the field, as described by MIT's Laboratory of Computer Science. These areas of research are now pursued and taught at the dozens of computer science schools you can choose from to get your degree:

Networks and Systems:

Researches issues in connection with mobile and context-aware networking. Builds and investigates high-performance, practical software systems for parallel and distributed environments.

Architecture

Develops architectural innovations by directly compiling applications onto programmable hardware, by providing software controlled architecture for low energy, through better cache management, and easier hardware design and verification

Software

Improves the performance, reliability, availability and security of computer software by improving the methods used to create such software.

Theory

Studies the theoretical underpinnings of computer science and information technology, including algorithms, cryptography and information security, complexity theory, distributed systems, and supercomputing technology.

Interfaces and Applications

Develops technology that facilitates direct user interaction, including computer graphics and conversational interfaces using spoken dialogue, and to explore roles computer science can play in user- and patient-centered applications.

Computer Science and Biology

Research that combines computer science and biology.

The Worldwide Web

Leads the Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure its operability.

Sources:
http://www.lcs.mit.edu/
http://www.technicaldegrees.net/

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