What is the difference between computer science and computer engineering because I want to do game design? Which course should I opt for?
Asked about Dr. D.Y.Patil Polytechnic (DYPP) - Diploma in Computer Engineering
I just gave my 10th and am planning to do a Diploma. Which diploma shall I do for doing game design? Shall I do computer science or computer engineering?
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Computer Science is traditionally more concerned with the theoretical knowledge of computation and (Algorithmic) programming. Thus one typically finds courses in programming, algorithms, numerical analysis and the theory of computation (what can and cannot in principle be computed) in Computer Science departments.
Computer engineering programs largely developed in engineering departments strong in electrical engineering. Computer Engineering focuses on the practical aspects of development and use of computers, and so courses in digital logic design and processor interfacing which build on an engineering student's knowledge of electronic...more -
Computer science involves most theoretical stuff, but on the other hand, computer science is full of hardware and software and real knowledge I would say application knowledge. So, go through computer engineering, if you want to work in games.
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