> ------------------------<snip>---------------------------- > > ----------------------------<unsnip>------------------------- > I will PARTLY agree with Clark on this. There a few aspects of Computer > Science that are important and useful, such as Data Structures. But I've > found that a background that is more "rounded" has been equally helpful. > My own background is in Physics and Math, but I took a LOT of courses in > the various engineering disciplines available, as well as basic > accounting and business courses. I managed to learn enough to be able to > grasp the basic concepts, even if I'm not a "engineer". > > A broad background is very useful, but not the end-all to be-all. For a > System Programmer, much of that might have been wasted, but I was often > called upon to help with programming problems in some of these other > areas. > > ----------------------------<unsnip>------------------------- I agree. I think that a background in anything that is logically and mathematical is the best training for programming. I once worked with a fellow that had a degree in music. Although being a musician requires an artistic ability it is also very logical and mathematical. He was an excellent systems programmer.
***************************************************************************** If you wish to communicate securely with Commerce Bank and its affiliates, you must log into your account under Online Services at http://www.commercebank.com or use the Commerce Bank Secure Email Message Center at https://securemail.commercebank.com NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system. ***************************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
