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what is computer technology....could u please give me the details for the same

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what is computer technology....could u please give me the details for the same

hai............

What is Computer
Technology?
Computer Technology is the study of the hardware and software
that are the foundations of modern computer systems. Computers
are now a fundamental part of everyday lives, controlling everything
from toasters to nuclear power stations. The need to build and
deploy effective computing infrastructure is now crucial to business
and other organisations.
Operating systems are computer programs that control computers
– allowing us to store information and run application software.
They must support new hardware with multiple processors, ever
faster and larger memories and a myriad of accessories and add-ons.
You’ll go beyond Microsoft Windows to learn about alternative
operating systems, how operating systems work, and how to set up
secure systems.
Modern computer systems depend on the networks that interconnect
them. Once built on telephone lines, these networks now run on
optical fi
bres and carry millions of voice and video conversations.
The demand for people who have the skills to build new and better
networks is ever expanding; today’s applications require more speed,
mobility, reliability and capacity than yesterday’s, and tomorrow’s
networks will even more. You’ll gain those skills – learning from
networks lecturers who have signifi
cant industry experience
themselves, and who can show you cutting-edge research and
development in this field.

Course of study:

Computer technology
students study a mix of
hardware and software
courses right from the
beginning. In your fi
rst
and second years, you’ll
concentrate on programming
and electronic design. In your
second year you’ll also study
modules in communications
and computer systems.
In the third and fourth years options include specialist courses
in networks, operating systems and computer architecture. You
can also choose advanced electronics options, taught by Physics
and Engineering. Fourth year student projects have included
computer processor design and implementation, designing and
building specialised communications equipment, designing and
implementing a system for automatic configuration.

Why should I study Computer
Technology?
You will have the skills to implement innovative computing solutions for new situations.
You will understand the world’s most advanced computing and network technologies, and
know how to harness their power effectively to meet the needs of industry and society.
You will be studying at Waikato, the fi
rst home of New Zealand’s connection to the
Internet and one of the leading network research institutions in the world.
You will gain a qualifi
cation that allows you to join an industry that has a strong demand
for new workers and high rates of pay for computer technology specialists.

Career opportunities
There are three main areas that computer technology specialists work in:
Computer hardware.
Although most PCs are made in Asia with chips designed in the
US, there are companies all over the world designing specialised hardware for particular
situations. This includes a signifi
cant number of New Zealand companies. Products include
embedded systems, industrial controls systems, communications hardware, specialised
peripherals and mobile devices such as GPS and digital radios. Careers include hardware
design, fi
rmware and software programming, test and measurement, requirements
analysis and product support.
Systems software.
Most medium and all large organisations have specialised computer
servers and other resources that require management. Careers include system design,
capacity planning, system administration, systems programming, security, installation
and support.
Computer networks.
These are now pervasive and require people to support and
improve them. There are now many public operators in New Zealand, from international
telecommunications carriers to local Internet service providers. In addition many
organisations run their own networks within their premises, between their sites and to
their partners. Careers include network design, network installation and support, wireless
system design and installation, network security, performance test and measurement and
network application development

all the best............