Computer
Engineering Major
What
is Computer Engineering?
Computer engineers design and build
digital technology devices and systems that are capable
of transforming society. These systems include very high
speed supercomputers, cell phones, telecommunications
devices, signal-processing functions in numerically controlled
machine tooling, computer-aided machine design, tomography
(CAT scans) and medical imaging (ultrasound), speech analysis
and synthesis, and picture and data communication.
Computer engineering concerned itself
with the design, efficient use, and research of all sizes
and manner of computers and digital systems. Computer
engineers understand the fundamentals of computer logic
and programming, as well as the fundamentals of electronics
and general engineering-mathematics, mechanics, electricity
and magnetism, and heat transfer. Engineers use this knowledge
to create new devices and systems that satisfy human needs.
Computer engineering is frequently linked with electrical
engineering. Computer engineers are constantly improving
the available technologies.
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Computer Engineering?
Students who are interested in combining
an engineering background with computers should consider
this major. Additionally, students need the patience to
work with all the intricate parts within a computer. Mathematics
is a key component to this field as is an understanding
of computer components. Individuals with an aptitude toward
mathematics and sciences and who would like to understand
the technological systems we use every day would enjoy
computer engineering.
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What
Courses Do Computer Engineering Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Computer
Architecture |
Electric
Circuits |
Programming |
Digital
Systems |
Electromechanics |
Computer
Organization |
Digital
Imaging |
Computer
Assisted Design |
Computer
Communications |
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What
Types of Positions do Computer Engineering Majors Take
After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Computer
Engineer |
Electrical
Engineer |
Computer
Technical Support |
Biomedical
System Development |
Computer
Chip Design and Manufacture |
Computer
Software Creator |
Power
Engineer |
Network
Developer |
Audio,
Video Technicians |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, check out some of the following
links. You might also want to check out web sites for
University or College departments offering this major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
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