im starting grade ten next year but i have to select courses now pretty stupid anyway i wanna know what is the diffrence between these two courses
Introduction to Computer Studies
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers. This course introduces students to computer science. Students will use Alice, a 3-D animation programming environment to introduce them to programming concepts, and then progress to Java, an industry-standard programming environment. They will also learn how to select appropriate computer hardware and software for specific requirements, as well as investigate the social, environmental and ethical impacts of computer technologies.

Computer Technology
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology. Additional Course Information: This course introduces students to computer systems, networking and interfacing as well as electronics. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology.

also which is better for a future job im talking about pay because i have a fair interest in computers, would it be good to take both

my overall goal is to make electronic devices and 100% custom computers as a hobby (or a career later on) I am learning about microcontrollers such as arduino and I am learning how to program. where should I start if I want to get on track learning about electronics? i already know a little bit about what components do but not much about integrated circuits and how they play their roles. Where could i go to independently study it and what would I search for? by the way i’m in highschool.
thanks.
For clarification I wanted to know because I have an image of a motherboard design in my mind with all of the details but I don’t know how to actually get started making it.

Hello all, i need some advice on choosing a career path. As you can imagine, this is really nerve racking in a way. I like science, and if i become an engineer, i’d be an electronic or chemical engineer, on the other hand, law is also something i can imagine myself doing. I like to bicker or rather have rhetoric exchanges of malarkey, sometimes for hours on end, with my friends, and love proving people wrong. Having said that, I also like technology, and electronics. But i can also imagine drudging my ass off in some company doing whatever it is engineers do. lets face it, you dont need a passion to do engineering, how much passion can chips, and circuit panels arouse? and law on the other hand has its down sides as well, people tell me, that its pretty monotonous, and you have to read a lot. So i need a second opinion before taking up either one.

okay im only 16 almost 17 and looking for a major that suites me but i dont know what and i like fixing things and working with my hands. to get to my point i was wondering if their is a job where i can fix a lot of electronic stuff like tvs,computers,game systems and anything else with circuits in it. SO can anyone answer my question???
if someone can name a job like i discribed then they will win the best answer!!!!