leaving cert subjects pick

bokkenspiel

i have to pick my 4 other subjects for leaving cert this week so...
i want to do something with computers maybe proggramming but the probblem is what science subjects do i need for this!
i was told i need physics then someone else said "no i need chemistry"
i need propper help here!

TanG411

Who told you you need chemistry for computer programming?

The only important subject for computer programming would be higher level maths. At least then, you have a good understanding of logic and algorithms which are mostly used for programming.

bokkenspiel

ya im doin honners maths already and am quite good and will probbly get and A or B in leaving cert but u need a science subject to do most computer related course at the momment

kaki

It's not by any means required, but if you wanted to take a science subject, I'd suggest Physics, because it's the most "mathsy" of the 3, and also because I think (though I'm open to correction on this) that CS courses cover the hardware side, and the whole physics-chemistry of semi-conductors. If your school offers it, Applied Maths would be a good combination with HL Maths and Physics, and would be useful at fostering some concepts you'll meet in a CS course.

FWIW, in UCC you don't need a science subject for the CS undergrad degree.

stainluss

bokkenspiel wrote: »

i have to pick my 4 other subjects for leaving cert this week so...
i want to do something with computers maybe proggramming but the probblem is what science subjects do i need for this!
i was told i need physics then someone else said "no i need chemistry"
i need propper help here!

Higher maths and physics

you need a science so its best to pick physics for computers

also, most colleges want a third language.

for the other two, ask around and pick the easiest subjects you can:)

bokkenspiel

thanks so i picked the right stuff