Computer scientists play a central role in developing such systems. Electronic commerce Computer scientists created the technology that drives the World Wide Web, and computer scientists continue to develop the technology that is turning the Web into a vehicle for global-scale electronic commerce. Computer scientists are also playing a central role in helping business organizations, from massive conglomerates to small shops, develop a presence on the Web and develop the tools to actually do business electronically. Manufacturing Computer systems play a central role in the operation of modern manufacturing plants of all kinds. They offer tremendous flexibility, allowing a plant to quickly convert from one product to another to new demands.
Computer scientists create the software that makes such flexible manufacturing possible.
The design of modern pharmaceuticals depends critically on the use of computer analyses to determine how a given drug will affect the body. Computation also plays a central role in the analysis of DNA to determine the cause of genetically inherited diseases or diagnose such diseases in individual patients. Some of our graduates go on to graduate school before beginning their professional careers, and others are hired by companies directly out of college. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible education and to help you develop a deep understanding of computer science and the technical skills to enable you to use your knowledge in pursuit of your own individual goals. Because of the tremendous diversity of opportunities available to computer scientists, we offer multiple options for study.