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SCAN - Mathematical and Computer Sciences

MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

Includes mathematical and computer sciences (general); computer operations and hardware; computer programming and software; computer systems; cybernetics; numerical analysis; statistics and probability; systems analysis; and theoretical mathematics.

59 Mathematical and Computer Sciences (General)

+ 59-01 Applied Mathematics

Mathematical applications in physical, biological, and aerospace sciences.

+ 59-02 Data Processing

Automatic processing of data; data handling, conversion, correlation, transfer, and compression; retrieval and storage; batch processing; processing terminals and equipment; data management.

60 Computer Operations and Hardware

+ 60-01 Digital and Analog Computers

Computer hardware; structure; peripheral equipment; applications; hybrid computers.

61 Computer Programming and Software

+ 61-01 Computer Software

Computer and language programming; computer systems programs; software tools; software engineering.

+ 61-02 CAD/CAM

Application of technical advances in computers to engineering design, analysis, and production in the aerospace industry.

62 Computer Systems

Related Topics: 61-01 Computer Software -- Computer and language programming; computer systems programs; software tools; software engineering. 81-01 Aerospace Management -- Management techniques; cost control; production engineering; personnel management.

63 Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

+ 63-01 Cybernetics and Bionics

Methods of control and communications common to living organisms and machines; those systems that function in the manner of or resembling human systems.

+ 63-02 Artificial Intelligence

Development of algorithms sensors, actuators, software, and systems for expanding automation to task planning, decision making, generation of computer codes, multiple system coordination, monitoring and diagnosing systems and subsystems. Related Topic: 54-06 Robotics -- Development and demonstration of automatically controlled devices that can perform humanlike functions including decision making.

64 Numerical Analysis

+ 64-01 Numerical Analysis

Approximation techniques; mathematical analysis and theory; applications of mathematics; mathematical models.

65 Statistics and Probability

+ 65-01 Probability and Statistics

Statistical techniques and applications; probability and reliability theory; probability equations; problem solving.

66 Systems Analysis and Operations Research

Related Topic: 61-01 Computer Software -- Computer and language programming; computer systems programs; software tools; software engineering.

67 Theoretical Mathematics

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