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Programmers write the instructions used by the computers. Programmers can customize standard computer functions for a specific industry. A programmer in the water industry may develop programs for:
- automatically calculating water use and billing customers for the proper amount based on their meter readings;
- helping water resource planners predict how much water will be available under different weather conditions and population levels in the future;
- coordinating schedules for personnel, plant operations, and equipment maintenance;
- coordinating employees' pay roll, tax deductions, bonuses, and benefits.
| Education: |
Two-year or four-year degree in computer science or information technology. |
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No |
| Desirable traits and skills: |
Attention to detail; mathematical problem solver; able to work alone or in a team. |
| For more information: |
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
http://www.acm.org
IEEE Computer Society, Headquarters Office
1730 Massachusetts Ave., NW.
Washington, DC 20036
http://www.ieee.org | |
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