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About the AIT Major In considering a major in AIT at St. John Fisher College, the first question you may be asking yourself is, What's the difference between computer science and information technology? Very basically, computer science involves using computers and computing power to solve problems. Information technology is about taking data in its raw form and using computing power to create systems that, in turn, manipulate data into information that has value and integrity. The two are very different fields of study. Too often in industry software projects fail to reach their full potential. When this happens, its hardly ever due to technology systems and almost always about issues that arise relative to the understanding (or lack of the understanding) of people, processes, and the uncertainty and inconsistencies of real-life. In other words, poor human factors engineering skills. The mix of skills addressed in the AIT curriculum provide the insight needed to address these issues. Traditional programmers, generally, do not hold close these skills. It's a different way of thinking and approaching a quality project and, subsequently, a quality product. Whether it's a user manual, business relationship, a website, documentation, analysis, or a collaborate virtual forum, it takes insight into the human condition, creativity, perceptiveness, and independent thinking. AIT will prepare you in a unique way to be a quality contributor in industry in areas such a requirements writing, interaction designing, design communication, and user documentation. Take a minute to explore the areas where the AIT program is integrating these skills:
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* Wisdom Widget * Communication
is an essential skill.
contributed by: Patricia Larrabee
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