Dated 21st Jun, 2000

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I am doing my second year M.Tech, (Applied Geophysics) with basic knowledge in computers. What are the job opportunities in this field of geophysics? Or can I change my field for computer? Kindly advise.

Sanjeev Rajput,

Uttar Pradesh

With specialisation in Geophysics you will have a job opportunities in government organization like geological survey of India and also there are openings in NRSA (National Remote Sensing Agency). And related to computers if you want to make your career in computer then get trained in the areas like JAVA, PERL, CORBA, and internet technologies as this courses have high demand now.

I am B.Sc graduate having completed a one-year computer course with one-year computer course have also I appeared for M.Sc. biotechnology entrance exams. I want to know what is the scope of this course other then research. I am unable to decide weather to go for specialisation courses in IT or to pursue higher studies in life sciences. If I opt for IT field will that best for me?

G. Sreenivas Rao,

Bidar

Post Graduate in Biotechnology are employed in leading pharmaceutical companies, in chemical industries, as well as agriculture and allied industries. And related to computers, if you are keen on an IT career you could your, MS\PG specialisation in computer sciences or alternatively you get trained in areas like C++, Java, or Internet Technologies, as they are in great demand. Ultimately it depends on where your interests lie.

I have done a diploma in mechanical engineering. With basic compute knowledge in windows Unix, and Ms Office. Having three years experience in drafting Auto CAD. I am not happy with my present job. And would like to enter the IT field. Kindly suggest me the courses that I have to take up in computers for a better career.

J. Ismail,

Chennai

To shift over to the field of IT, you would have to pursue course offering an advanced diploma in software technology courses such as SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle apps, Java Servelets, ASP, Corba, EJB, RMI, JDBC Swing, Java Script, XML, WAP, Web development and E- commerce.

I am doing B.Sc final year in electronic science. I want do computer courses so that I could go to abroad kindly suggest which course should I do or will doing MCA from a recognised University.

Dinesh Kumar,

Haryana

An MCA can get job opportunities in India as well as abroad. Along with that do some courses in computer applications depending on your interest.

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