New Horizon of Computing
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New Horizon of Computing Prof. Dr. M. Anwar-ur-Rehman Pasha Principal Knowledge Manager & Chairman Dept. CS, SE & IT University of Sargodha, Lyallpur Campus 18/02/2017 What most of you think of when you hear "computing"…… Graphics Virtual Reality Computer Vision Virtual Environments Ubiquitous Computing Wearable Computing Robotics Animation Bioinformatics Communication Digital Special Effects information Assurance Information Security Simulation Human Computer Interface …Building Cool Machines!!! So What is Computing….. • Using computer technology to complete a given goal-oriented task. • Computing includes designing and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes; – processing structuring and managing various kinds of information; – doing scientific studies using computers; – making computer systems behave intelligently; – creating and using communications and entertainment media; – finding and gathering information relevant to any particular purpose, and so on. Historical Background • In early days, ‘Computer Science’ was used as a common term for computing. • Before 1990’s, computing was limited to three disciplines – 1. Computer Science (CS), 2. Computer Engineering (CE), and 3. Information Systems (ISs). • The software crisis from 1965 to 1985 forced academic community to design a degree which deals with the application of systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approaches to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. As a result Software Engineering (SE) discipline was included in computing family • By the end of 1990s, once again the academia realized that the existing computing degree programs were not producing graduates who had the right mix of knowledge and skills to meet organizational challenges . Consequently, Information Technology (IT) as a new discipline was included in the computing family . New Horizons • Computational Lens: Computation as a kind of lens through which to view the world • Ternary Computing: Computing with base 3 • e-Sciences: Managing massive experimental data and collaborating via the Internet, • Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, Optical Computing, Biological Computing • Integration of computing in other disciplines like “Computational –x” and “x- Informatics” x- Informatics Disciplines • Bio-informatics • Dental-informatics • Clinical-informatics • Behavior informatics • Internet Informatics (Computational Informatics) • Life Science Informatics • business informatics • Organizational informatics • Urban informatics • Aquatic Informatics • Neuro informatics Computational-X Disciplines • Computational archaeology • Computational • Computational biology neuroscience • Computational chemistry • Computational physics • Computational economics • Computational sociology • Computational engineering • Computational statistics • Computational finance • Computer algebra • Computational forensics • Computer simulation • Computational geophysics • Computational law • Computational history • Computational linguistics • Computational informatics • Computational • Computational intelligence mathematics • Computational mechanics Others • Social Computing • Financial Modeling • Geographic Information System (GIS) • High-performance Computing • Machine Learning • Network Analysis • Numerical Weather Prediction • Pattern Recognition • Scientific Visualization Computing Curriculum Parameters of Threshold Standards • Knowledge: Theoretical learning of concepts and principles regarding a particular subject(s). • Skills: Capability of using learnt knowledge and applying it according to the context. • Expertise: Level of proficiency and innovative ways of applying the learnt knowledge. (Competitive edge) • Dispositions: Habits of mind or tendencies to respond to certain situations in certain ways. • Values: Moral, ethical and professional practices Important Characteristics • Being an innovator in thought and action • Thinking like an entrepreneur with a global mindset • Communicating in writing in all mediums and forms with varying groups of people and a wide range of purposes • Communicating via speaking in all the mediums available to us today: telephones, Skype, conferencing systems, and even in face-to-face meetings or conferences or hallway conversations • Finding the right Web 2.0 tools to enable or improve Parameters of Threshold Standards Important Characteristics • Working cooperatively and collaboratively across distances in ways that benefit all • Maintaining a reflective and integrative approach to new trends, new ideas, and new opportunities from anywhere in the world • Being able to research quickly and find what is useful within minutes, not hours or days. • Knowing enough about many disciplines so you can settle on search terms to find the rights kinds of knowledge for your purpose Ultimate Weapon of Computing Graduates Programming, Analytical, Problem Solving, & Communication Skills Thank You .