computer science or computer sciences

Is it computer science or computer sciences when we talk about it as a subject studied at a University? I mean like Physics.

I've looked up a number of University websites and it's computer science. When is "computer sciences" used? On the other hand I wonder why it's "University guide 2010: Computer sciences and IT"?

I'd say it's only a minor point and not worth worrying about. Normally we use the singular, but perhaps in using the plural the course title is emphasizing separate disciplines in the subject.

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Originally Posted by The Dude

I'd say it's only a minor point and not worth worrying about. Normally we use the singular, but perhaps in using the plural the course title is emphasizing separate disciplines in the subject.

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It would be like if I talked about it in general it's "computer science" but when we talk about a department at a University that teaches computer-related things it's "computer sciences"?

It could be, but perhaps a computer-science teacher should be consulted to be sure. Otherwise, just use the singular and everything will be fine. 8-)