Computer engineering combines elements of computer science and electronic engineering to teach students about both hardware and software development. Key tasks for computer engineers include writing software for microcontrollers, designing chips and circuit boards, and managing systems for robotics. The educational pathway can vary, with some programs requiring additional years or a focus on general engineering.

1. Computer engineering: A
deeper perspective
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3. Often confused with computer science, computer engineering has some aspects that do overlap with the
former as it integrates several fields from computer science and electronic engineering. As a course,
computer engineering teaches a person how to develop both computer hardware and software.
Computer engineering students also learn electronic (and sometimes electrical) engineering, as well as
software design. Dharmendra Rama.
Computer engineers all over the world are skilled in the many aspects of hardware and software
computing. A good example of their work can be seen in the designs of microcontrollers,
microprocessors, PCs, supercomputers, and circuits. Computer engineers also specialize in integrating
computer systems to work well with other systems. Dharmendra Rama.
Below are some examples of the major tasks computer engineers accomplish at their job.
• Writing software and firmware for embedded microcontrollers
• Designing VLSI chips, analog sensors, mixed-signal circuit boards, and operating systems
• Using digital systems to control and monitor electrical systems like motors, communications, and
sensors for robotics research. Dharmendra Rama.
In some universities, computer engineering majors during their junior and senior years may choose which
areas to focus on. In other institutions, computer engineering goes beyond a four-year course.
Sometimes, an additional year or two is needed. Sometimes, general engineering is required.
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