Computer Science vs Computer Engineering

[Crono]

Can someone please tell me the difference(s) between the two? I'm trying to figure out which one I should take.

 

[neutralizer]

Isn't it software vs. hardware?

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Electrical Engineering is the creation of hardware circuits, both analog and digital. Computer Science is programming - creating software to use those circuits. And Computer Engineering is a mix of the two - engineering the ways that hardware and software interact.

That's the quick explaination, anyway.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: neutralizer
Isn't it software vs. hardware?

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
Electrical Engineering is the creation of hardware circuits, both analog and digital. Computer Science is programming - creating software to use those circuits. And Computer Engineering is a mix of the two - engineering the ways that hardware and software interact.

That's the quick explaination, anyway.

yep. if you want to learn about circuitry (VERY detailed stuff... not my cup of tea) as well as get a little bit of programming knowledge and some theoretical knowledge of computers, go comp engineering.

computer science delves more extensively into programming and theory.

 

[abc]

and Info Systems.... a ton less nerdy than that lol... (and thusly so you don't get the same type of jobs. ) particularly if it's not listed as a BS, but say a BBA....

 

[dighn]

more electrical engineering in comp eng. in fact comp eng is a specialization of electrical engineering.

 

[chuckywang]

They're related. Computer Engineering is more low-level, dealing with bits and circuitry and Assembly language (microcode). Computer Science is more high-level, learning high level concepts such as algorithms or C++/Java or Object-oriented programming. However, there is some overlap when you take couses such as Operating Systems or Computer Architecture. In fact, some of those courses are cross-listed in both departments.

 

[amdhunter]

The spelling.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Interesting thing I read in PC Magazine is that the rate of people going into computer science has declined alarmingly fast.

That is all.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: Rock Hydra
Interesting thing I read in PC Magazine is that the rate of people going into computer science has declined alarmingly fast.

That is all.

too bad other mags have said the same exact thing 1.5 years ago.

 

[Spydermag68]

Originally posted by: Rock Hydra
Interesting thing I read in PC Magazine is that the rate of people going into computer science has declined alarmingly fast.

That is all.

Well...thats what happens when you ship all of the programming jobs over to India.

 

[Legend]

Interesting thing I read in PC Magazine is that the rate of people going into computer science has declined alarmingly fast.

Because the job market became saturated and there was a point where the average starting salary went down to something like 35K.

Computer Engineering is a much more marketable position because we are familiar with both hardware and software.

 

[ghostman]

Because the job market became saturated and there was a point where the average starting salary went down to something like 35K.

Computer Engineering is a much more marketable position because we are familiar with both hardware and software.

In theory, CE sounds great, but I find it would be better to focus on one area and do that well. In fact, most CE majors I know are really more interested in either CS or EE, and follow those tracks anyway.

To be honest, I don't know any unemployed programmers or any that isn't pulling at least 40k. As long as you're good, you'll have a job that pays well.

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: ghostman

Because the job market became saturated and there was a point where the average starting salary went down to something like 35K.

Computer Engineering is a much more marketable position because we are familiar with both hardware and software.

In theory, CE sounds great, but I find it would be better to focus on one area and do that well. In fact, most CE majors I know are really more interested in either CS or EE, and follow those tracks anyway.

To be honest, I don't know any unemployed programmers or any that isn't pulling at least 40k. As long as you're good, you'll have a job that pays well.

Thats a rather low number IMHO. Most engineers (around here anyway) start at about 50. Higher if you are better (at making connections).

 

[slvrsol]

At UCSD, computer engineering majors take everything computer science majors take with the exception of one class.

 

[abc]

programmers... you could have a math degree.... in financial sector.... my god we talking 80-125 as th sweetspot. some nerds get 250k.