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What's the proper English translation for the degree name "计算机及应用"?

Literally, 计算机=computer, 及=and, 应用=application. I think the name means computer and how to use computer in different scenarios. The courses of this major include subjects related with computer system architecture, computer algorithms and data structures, programming languages, software engineering, and many more.

Is one of these correct?

  • Applied Computer
  • Applied Computer Science
  • Computer Application
  • Computer and Application
  • Computer Science

If none of above is correct, how should I translate it?

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    Although translation into English is on-topic, there are requirements which help. Not everyone here reads Chinese, so as much information [in English] about what that text says needs to be included in the question. Without it, it risks being closed.
    – Andrew Leach ♦
    Commented May 10, 2015 at 9:44

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There is no definite answer.

For the name of bachelor degree, it is Applied Computer Science. For the name of book, it is Computer Science and its Application.

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Computer (Theory) and Application.

This phrase seems odd because the word 原理 is missing. It should be 计算机原理及应用.

It can't be Computer and Application. In this context, 应用 does not mean computer programs but rather its use.

When 应用 is used in the context related to computer programs, it means the Apps on cellphones.

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  • no problem. :) Nice answer regardless!
    – Thomas Hsieh
    Commented May 6, 2015 at 3:11
  • The computer theory is just one of the subjects, and it is not a major one. So if a student is specialized in "计算机及应用", it means the primary focus is how to use the practical technologies in computing.
    – canoe
    Commented May 6, 2015 at 13:09
  • @canoe If that,及 is verbose。 cut 及 or add 原理 is just two side of one thing
    – sfy
    Commented May 6, 2015 at 16:15
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"Computer Science" is correct.

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    Computer Science is 計算機科學
    – Lai
    Commented May 6, 2015 at 3:50
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It is "Calculator and Application". I'm from HK.

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  • I am also from HK. Most of our computer science and computer engineering courses in our universities are translated to 计算机科學/工程. It has its historical root. Computation was translated to 電算 (電子計算). Computer, in academic context, usually would be translated to 計算機。
    – Lai
    Commented May 9, 2015 at 8:40
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"Computer Science and Application" might be more natural.

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