computer engineering at the university of houston
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Dave ShattuckUniversity of Houston
Computer Engineeringat the
University of Houston
November 2, 2002
What is Engineering Anyway???
“Engineering is technical problem solving, especially those problems that have not been solved before.”
Engineering is problem solving using technical means, for problems not solved before.
Engineering - Solving Problems Not Solved Before
Engineering, Technology, Engineering, Technology, and Science and Science
Science – Science – Gaining KnowledgeGaining Knowledge
Technology - Solving Problems That Have Been Solved Before
Engineering & Technology vs Science
Confusion exists, since Engineers &
Technologists gain knowledge to solve problems
The ConfusionThe Confusion
Scientists solve problems to Scientists solve problems to gain knowledgegain knowledge
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What is Engineering Again???
Designing and Building Things!
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What is Computer Engineering??
• Building Computers
• Building Computer-Based Systems
• Designing Software Systems Computer Engineering
is Hardware and Software
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Computer Engineers Build Computers...
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Computer Engineers Build Computer-Based Systems
COMPUTER
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Computers are in many things. Computer Engineers put them there.
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Computer Engineers Build Computer-Based Systems
Computers are in many things. Computer Engineers put them there.
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Computer Engineers Design Computer-Based Systems
Computers are in many things. Computer Engineers put them there.
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Why Become a Computer Engineer?
•Great job opportunities•Salary starting around $50,000 - $60,000 +•Computer Engineers build the coolest stuff!!
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Median Starting Salary
ComputerEngineering
ComputerScience
ComputerTechnology
Average Yearly Salary Offers – Bachelors Degree Candidates
Chemical Engineering Demand
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005
Students see this and choose Chem. Engr.
5 years later, they come out here
5 years later, no one comes out
Demand Varies with Time
Students see this and don’t choose Chem. Engr.
Engineering, Technology, or Science?
Decide by determining what motivates you.
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Undergraduate Curriculum
• There are two degrees available in the Computer Engineering area– BS Electrical Engineering,
Computer Engineering option
– BS Computer Engineering
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Computer Engineering Curriculum
• Computer Engineering Electives– Digital signal processing, image
processing, …– Networks, telecom, datacom, …– Computer Science:
programming languages, compilers, databases, …
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Undergraduate Projects• Advanced Digital Design
– Build a computer!
• Software engineering– Build a large software system!
• Capstone ECE Design Course– Build a robot!
• Senior Thesis• Independent Study
Dave ShattuckUniversity of Houston
Computer Engineeringat theUniversity of Houston