While Information Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Hemant Singh , an ibibo Master, at 12:15 PM on August 05, 2008

While Information Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Ni .. , an ibibo Master, at 6:32 PM on July 30, 2008

While Information Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Rocky , an ibibo Master, at 11:46 AM on July 24, 2008

While Information Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Poonam Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:18 PM on July 21, 2008

While Information Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 6:07 PM on July 21, 2008

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While Information Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 3:58 PM on July 21, 2008

well,Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 1:25 PM on July 21, 2008

The difference between computer science and information technology are given below-

Computer Science is the study of computers. You typically learn about hardware and operating systems. Things like registers, multitasking kernels, data buses, address buses. It's real techy stuff.

Information Technology is the more about the study of the use of computers to solve human/business problems. You study some programming, databases, applications, etc.

Here are more answers to the same question:

* Computer Science is the science of computers whilst Information Technology may or may not be use computers or any form of computer science to do its evil deeds. Of course there is a big overlap but in general computer science handles the technical working of computers whilst IT is concerned more with information manipulation and the business requirements.

* I think that computer scince is concerned with the principles an the concepts that are behined the emergence of IT. In other words, CS is acadimic studying of the S/W and H/W concepts but IT may have specific purposes to be studied.

* From a very broad perspective, Computer Science is the study of the principles of computing. It helps you better understand how computers solve problems, what are the kinds of problems that a computer can solve and how one would present a problem to a computer. Abstract ideas that rely on fundamental mathematical theories are at the heart of Computer Science. Information Technology is the study of technology that drives Information Systems for businesses. Understanding what technology/tools can best meet the Information management needs of an organization is at the heart of IT. Familiarity with such tools is an essential for a successful IT professional. The interesting relation between the 2 fields lies in the fact that more often than not, it is Computer Scientists that design and develop these tools that an IT professional uses. Personally, I think that an adaptable Computer Scientist should not find it difficult to migrate to the field of IT (if he/she chooses to do so) by learning more about the technology that is predominatly used at his/her organization. An IT professional on the other hand, will have to go through a mathmatics/CS training in order to be a good computer scientist. In a nutshell, Computer Science is about understanding generic oncepts,whereas IT is about knowing more facts.

Answered by R.P. Singh , an ibibo Master, at 8:27 PM on July 18, 2008

The difference between computer science and information technology are given below-

Computer Science is the study of computers. You typically learn about hardware and operating systems. Things like registers, multitasking kernels, data buses, address buses. It's real techy stuff.

Information Technology is the more about the study of the use of computers to solve human/business problems. You study some programming, databases, applications, etc.

Here are more answers to the same question:

* Computer Science is the science of computers whilst Information Technology may or may not be use computers or any form of computer science to do its evil deeds. Of course there is a big overlap but in general computer science handles the technical working of computers whilst IT is concerned more with information manipulation and the business requirements.

* I think that computer scince is concerned with the principles an the concepts that are behined the emergence of IT. In other words, CS is acadimic studying of the S/W and H/W concepts but IT may have specific purposes to be studied.

* From a very broad perspective, Computer Science is the study of the principles of computing. It helps you better understand how computers solve problems, what are the kinds of problems that a computer can solve and how one would present a problem to a computer. Abstract ideas that rely on fundamental mathematical theories are at the heart of Computer Science. Information Technology is the study of technology that drives Information Systems for businesses. Understanding what technology/tools can best meet the Information management needs of an organization is at the heart of IT. Familiarity with such tools is an essential for a successful IT professional. The interesting relation between the 2 fields lies in the fact that more often than not, it is Computer Scientists that design and develop these tools that an IT professional uses. Personally, I think that an adaptable Computer Scientist should not find it difficult to migrate to the field of IT (if he/she chooses to do so) by learning more about the technology that is predominatly used at his/her organization. An IT professional on the other hand, will have to go through a mathmatics/CS training in order to be a good computer scientist. In a nutshell, Computer Science is about understanding generic oncepts,whereas IT is about knowing more facts.

* As a computer Scientist and now migrated towards Information Technology I can say that a computer science is the study of computer's design and operation. But Information Technology is the use of the computer for a specific purpose without knowing the details of how the computer is carrying on all these tasks.

* First you have to understand the differences between science, engineering & technology. Science is a systematic & specialized way of thinking.A scientist thinks & makes principles & hypothesis. Engineering means the practical implementation of principles & hypothesis for the welfare of human beings with the help of machines. At first he makes drawings on the basis of principles, and then take it to real world for use. Technology always deals with OPTIMIZATION (MAXIMUM GAIN WITH MINIMUM EFFORTS)with the help of newer ssupports like computers & transfer machines. We use computer sc. as a tool. The aim of IT is to make our information more proffitable by making it recently & attractive.

* Computer science is - "What is a computer and how it works?" Information tech. is - "what and how can i do with computers."

* Computer Science is a part of IT. Computer Scientists are generally responsible of building the tools(OS, Compiler, Database...) used in IT, where as IT technicians are responsible of using these tools to make real world applications.

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Answered by Nagendra , an ibibo Master, at 7:05 PM on July 18, 2008

Technology has some roots in computer science (among other fields), there are some important differences, which can help to define IT. These differences fall into professional and curricular categories.

At the professional level, the computer scientist, software engineer and computer engineer all tend to view computing from the computer’s viewpoint by creating, developing and extending the underlying technology, while the information technologist tends to apply available technology to solve real-world problems for people. The computer scientist tends to be motivated by the computer itself, by how it works under the hood, while the information technologist is motivated by using the computer as a tool to solve problems for people. Another way of describing the difference is that the information technologist identifies a need for underlying technology, which the computer scientist then creates if it doesn’t already exist, and which the information technologist adapts and helps people to use effectively.

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 7:01 PM on July 18, 2008