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In the new  millennium, computers have assumed as strategic importance in this corporate world. Today there is a great demand of highly qualified IT professionals. The responsibility of an IT professional is to involve in data management, computer hardware, database and software design, management and administration of the entire system and much more. In Bachelors in computers, there are two branches of engineering i.e. Computer science and Information Technology. In computer science, we study the principles of engineering that involve in the design, engineering, development, integration and testing of a computer system at almost all levels.  This branch of engineering also involves applied areas of Maths and science, electrical and electronics theory, materials engineering and programming fundamentals. On the other hand, in Information technology, we study the usage of computers and similar devices like electronic and communications for processing and distributing information by many different means. Here, we are trying to provide you some information about these engineering branches that may help you in selecting the right branch for you.

B.Tech (Computer Science) is basically a study of computers where we learn about hardware and operating systems like multitasking kernels, data buses, registers, address buses etc. On the other hand, Information technology involves in information manipulation and the business requirements.

B.Tech (computer science) concerns with the principles and concepts that are essential for the growth of IT and it is an academic study of software and hardware concepts. In B.Tech (information technology), some specific purposes may have to be studied.

With computer science, we can better understand how to solve the computer problems and information technology is the study of technology which drives information systems for business.

Computer science actually tells what is a computer and how it works whereas information technology is what and how can I do with computers?

Sharda Group of Institutions also provides B.Tech (computer science) and B.Tech (Information Technology) programs. At this institute, B.Tech (Computer science/Information Technology) 2009 admission has been started. The eligibility criteria for this program is class 12 with minimum 50% marks. The selection of a candidate will be based on Online exam (SURE)/Sharda Scholarship Carnival . The SGI Institute believes in delivering high quality education with the help of its accomplished teaching staff.

There are many causes that lead to impotence or technically speaking erectile dysfunction. And it is not a rare disease. It happens to majority of men at some point of their lives. But because it is not discussed and talked about openly, it has always been deprived of its share of fame! Nevertheless erectile dysfunction is a disease and hence like all the other diseases, from ancient times men have tried to invent and discover cures for it. Somehow, ED always received a step motherly attitude from men. The amount of effort and study that went in the invention of cures for the other diseases never went into the invention of the ED cures. There were elementary attempts to invent ED medications, but none of them were very effective or successful.

The main reason behind the fact that for a long time there was not even one satisfactory ED cure is that ED was not given the kind of attention it deserved. Because ED was not apparent and it didn’t take lives, it was thought that ED can wait until the other medications were invented. Another very important reason behind the lack of ED medications is that, sex was thought to be something shameful till a few years back. It was never acknowledged as a basic need of human beings. Inventing medications for having better sex was thought to be useless.

Thankfully, this thinking underwent major changes in the last century. Radical changes underwent in the way of thinking of the people. The media, literature and science altogether left an impression on the thoughts of people. People came to realize there is nothing shameful about admitting that sex is important and life without sex is almost unthinkable. The change in the type of education also played an important role in bringing about this change in thinking.

With the passage of time science and technology also developed rapidly. Medical world was not exception. Developments were taking place in bounds and leaps in medical science. Thanks to these developments, effective ED drugs were invented in the last decade of the 20th century. These ED drugs were not like the earlier inventions of ED cures. These new type of oral ED drugs have been proved to be almost 100% effective. The enormous popularity they are receiving is a proof of their effectiveness.

The medical world is not sitting idle. They are not satisfied with the invention of just one ED drug. Attempts are continuously made to improve the products and do away with their short comings. Bayer Levitra is a perfect example of this. The erectile dysfunction drugs that were invented earlier had many shortcomings and side effects. Levitra is not without side effects but still it has been able to overcome many of the shortcomings of the earlier ED drugs. ED drugs are generally not prescribed to patients with hypertension and diabetes. But levitra online has been found to be safe for such ED patients. Similarly Levitra also miraculously works for those patients for whom the other ED drugs like Cialis or Viagra fail. What is good is that you can buy levitra from anywhere i.e. your home, office, some other country. All you need is your computer and a n internet connection and you can easily buy levitra online and get it delivered to the place you want. Convenient isn’t it?

North West Science and Technology has led to many cutting edge scientific breakthroughs, such as Britain’s first aeroplane, the birth of the first test tube baby, splitting the atom, and the world’s first computer. Science and Technology is continuing to develop rapidly in this region, and many global brands, ranging from medical research to military aircraft have significant research and design facilities in the North West. Over 25% of the region’s £106 billion economy comes from Science and Technology companies.

1. North West universities play a key role in Science and Technology, and have a combined turnover of over £1.2 billion, almost 1% of the region’s total economy. Leading companies, including those in the Aerospace Business, automotive supply and manufacturing companies, nuclear energy and medical research are closely linked to North West universities. More than 50,000 North West students graduate every year, including 25,000 with life science degrees. Over 69,000 science students are trained every year.

2. The Aerospace Business in the North West has a turnover of £6 billion, and is responsible for producing military and commercial aircraft and components which are used both in the UK and exported worldwide. Extensive R&D programmes ensure that the latest technologies are available to create the most advanced planes in the world. Countries all over the world rely on the North West Aerospace Business for their military and commercial aircraft requirements

3. The Chemistry Industry plays a vital role in the North West, and sales of chemicals contribute over £10 billion to the economy, equating to approximately 20% of the UK chemistry industry. Approximately 220,000 people are employed in this sector. In 2005, the Department of Trade and Industry announced that as part of the Technology Programme, one of the 19 new Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) would be in Chemistry in the North West. KTNs help to share knowledge and research between businesses, academic institutions such as universities, and trade associations.

4. The North West and Cumbria in particular, is widely acknowledged as the centre of the UK Nuclear Energy industry, and is home to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. The research and development work done in this region has led the Government to conclude that utilising nuclear energy is part of a viable solution to meeting the energy needs of the UK.

5. There are over 50 research institutes, many of them multi-institutional, as well as traditional R&D departments. The North West is home to the Research and Development departments of several of the worlds leading companies, and business R&D investment in this region is greater than in any other part of the world except Asia. Recent reports show that 4 of the top 10 companies by R&D spending have significant facilities in the North West. Pharmaceutical development, including the largest cancer drug research centre in the UK, Aerospace Businesses, manufacturers of consumer products, as well as the Chemistry Industry and Nuclear Energy are well represented in the North West.

6. The North West’s seven science parks are home to many knowledge-based companies in diverse industries ranging from providing education to Nuclear Energy and decommissioning. Strong links to universities as well as research institutes and centres of knowledge, in the UK and abroad, help to ensure that Science and Technology in the North West is second to none.

7. Dedicated Strategic Science and Technology sites have been set up throughout the North West, and Manchester is aiming to become one of the UK’s first six Science Cities by 2015.

Manchester Science Park is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence, and is one of the most successful of its kind. Tenants include specialists in healthcare, telecoms, and digital media.

The Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, near Warrington in Cheshire, is home to leading companies in diverse industries ranging from healthcare research to business support services. The nearby Daresbury Laboratory is one of the best-resourced science facilities in the UK.

Liverpool Science Park, right in the centre of Liverpool, is the fastest growing science park in the UK, and contains computer games, website design and software companies as well as solicitors specialising in intellectual property and technology law. Speke, also in Liverpool, is home to the National Biomanufacturing Centre, which is set to become the leading biopaharmaceutical design centre in Europe, and helps to create and develop new medicines

West Cumbria Science Park, near Whitehaven, has over 60 companies on site, ranging from ecology to engineering, many of which are involved in the Nuclear Energy Industry.

A Science Park in Lancaster is scheduled for development this year, and will be located close to the top-ten ranked university. This exciting new project will combine the renowned academic knowledge and resources of the University with local businesses know-how and the Lancaster Environment Centre.

8. With Manchester recently voted the most creative city in the UK, and Liverpool’s reputation as one of the leading cities for computer game design, the North West is at the forefront of new technologies as well as traditional Science and Technology. The use of ICT in education, website design and internet technologies, TV and film production, as well as other media industries, is all flourishing in the region, thanks to Science and Technology.

9. As well as looking to the future, the region’s scientific history is preserved through museums such as the World Museum in Liverpool, Quarry Bank Mill in Styal, Cheshire, and Wigan Pier. Visual displays as well as hands-on activities, demonstrations and different media show how Science and Technology has changed our lives, from mechanising everyday tasks to revolutionising manufacturing methods.

10. As well as the outstanding Science and Technology facilities, the North West is a popular business location thanks to its fantastic infrastructure. Within reach of 3 international airports, and a great motorway system, the North West is closer than you may think. In addition, the North West has many Areas of Natural Outstanding Beauty and the standard of living is high.

There has never been a better time to see how North West Science and Technology can help you.