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D. Before reading the text answer the following question:

Do you agree that computer professionals today need an excellent education foundation to enable them to deal with this ever-changing world of computer software and hardware.

Computer Science Education

The fields of research and study constitute or build on the core body of knowledge and practice of computer science. Each has challenging problems that will stimulate continued learning and intellectual growth. Each has rewarding career opportunities. And each can be a lot of fun for those who enjoy seeing their intellectual creations come to life on the screen in front of them. In short, computer science is a discipline that requires good analytical skills, an abundance of patience and the ability to work closely with other people.

The first formal university course in computer science for which graduates got the Diploma in Numerical Analysis & Automatic Computing, was offered at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory (UK) in 1953. Subsequently, almost all universities have introduced a computing course in some form or another.

Some universities teach computer science as a theoretical study of computation and algorithmic reasoning. These programs often feature the theory of computation, analysis of algorithms, formal methods, concurrency theory, databases, computer graphics and systems analysis, among others. They typically also teach computer programming, but treat it as a vessel for the support of other fields of computer science rather than a central focus of high-level study.

Other colleges and universities, as well as secondary schools and vocational programs that teach computer science, emphasize the practice of advanced computer programming rather than the theory of algorithms and computation in their computer science curricula. Such curricula tend to focus on those skills that are important to workers entering the software industry. The practical aspects of computer programming are often referred to as software engineering.

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E. Reading the text find English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations:

Старшекурсник - выпускник – аспиранты - получить степень – современный –взаимодействие -искусственный интеллект -присваивать степень -участвовать в программе -иметь доступ к …- получать -занятая роль - проф.-преп. состав –руководитель – предлагать - быть ответственным за …- включать – награды – совместный – выбирать - корни

Top Computer Science Universities in usa by Lauren Miller, 2010

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The top computer science universities in the United States are responsible for some of the most important technological innovations in modern history. From inventing operating systems to global nonprofit initiatives serving the poor, the most prestigious computer science programs in the country serve as incubators for the birth of leading technology businesses.

Carnegie Mellon University

The School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is world-renowned for research and innovation and is the number one school on the "U.S. News & World Report" 2010 list of top computer science graduate schools. CMU's Mach Project was a leader in computer operating system inventions including Mac OS X. Undergraduates and graduates have the opportunity to study at the school's international campuses in Qatar, Australia and Portugal. Budding software engineers can apply for its industry-specific program based in Silicon Valley. Faculty awards include the Nobel Prize, Guggenheim Fellowships and MacArthur Fellows. The school is a pioneer in encouraging women to enter the field with its Women in Computer Science initiative. Undergraduates earn a Bachelor of Science and can concentrate in three areas: computer science, computational biology or computer science and arts. Master's degrees are offered in 14 areas including a joint degree with Carnegie Mellon's business school. Doctoral students have 20 areas of study to choose from including a joint Ph.D.-M.D. option. Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Pittsburgh, PA cmu.edu