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Computer Engineering as a

course
HISTORY
 Computer engineering began in 1939 when John Vincent Atanasoff
and Clifford Berry began developing the world's first electronic
digital computer through physics, mathematics, and electrical
engineering.

 The first computer engineering degree program in the United States


was established in 1971 at Case Western Reserve University in
Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE)

 Nature of Study

 Science and technology design,


development and implementation.
 Maintenance and integration of
software and hardware components.
 Computer controlled equipment
What does Computer Engineer do?
 Computer Engineers….
 Evaluate
 Design
 maintain computer hardware and
software systems

You…
 Develop
 Test and Design
 Computer processor
 Circuit board and network systems
Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering
 Computer applications
 Computer hardware
 Human – computer interaction
 Information management (DB)
 Information systems development
 Intelligent systems (AI)
 Networks
 Operating systems
 Programming
 Security
 Software life cycle
 Systems administration
Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering

Algorithms 

  an effective method for solving a


problem using a finite sequence of
instructions. Algorithms are used
for calculation, data processing, and
many other fields
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering


Computer Architecture
 
  the science and art of selecting
and interconnecting hardware components
to create computers
that meet functional, performance
and cost goals.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering

Electrical Circuits
 
  aclosed path in which
electrons move to produce
electric currents.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering

Data Structures
 
  a specialized format for
organizing, processing,
retrieving and storing data.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering

Microprocessors
 
   is a computer processor
wherein the data processing
logic and control is included
on a single integrated circuit,
or a small number of
integrated circuits
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering

Programming
 
 the process of creating a
set of instructions that tell
a computer how to
perform a task
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.
the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to create computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals.

Knowledge Area of Computer Engineering

Software Engineering
 
  the application of
engineering concepts to
software development.
Career Prospect of an Computer Engineer
 Computer Hardware Engineer  Software Developer
 As a hardware engineer, your major  Software program builders create software
process will likely be designing and program packages
growing the hardware elements of your
company’s programs.

 Database Administrator  Computer Programmers


 analyze and consider the info wants of
 is one of the best Computer Engineering
customers. They develop and enhance jobs
the info sources used to retailer and
retrieve important data.
Career Prospect of an Computer Engineer
 Mobile Applications Developer  Software Engineer
 inception of smartphones, cellular apps have  This place entitles you to design and develop
grown to be probably the most vital focus of company software program options for
the business organizations worldwide.

 Network Security Administrator  IT Project Manager


 Companies want to make sure the safety of  Mission managers within the IT sector coordinate
their networks is in ready palms. the efforts of a crew of programmers/builders and
analysts to finish initiatives.

 Network Engineer  Web Developer


 Network engineers deal with the planning,
implementation, and overseeing of company  As a Web Developer, you’ll be tasked with
networks. constructing the assorted net parts of an online
app or resolution.

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