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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The required and elective courses you would take for Computer Engineering 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
• Computer Assisted Design
• Computer Communications
• Computer Organization
• Digital Imaging
• Digital Systems
• Electric Circuits
• Electromechanics
• Programming

• Computer Hardware Engineering
• Computer Software Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering