Computer Engineering Project report

Dr. Pradeep Nair

Introduction to Computer Engineering

Engineering

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 Engineering involves the application of science and math principles to solve problems subject to constraints such as cost and practicality

 Engineering consists of the synthesis or design of a desired

product or outcome using available resources  Design and analysis using scientific and mathematical

principles are important aspects of engineering

Computer Engineering

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 Computer engineering is an engineering discipline that is concerned with the design, analysis, performance estimation, application, verification, testing and synthesis of computer systems

 Computer systems come in different shapes and sizes: desktop

computers, laptop computers, super-computers, embedded computers

 Embedded computers are almost ubiquitous – they are present

in microwave ovens, TVs, cars, air-conditioners, smart-phones and many other things – even though we may not notice them readily

Computer Engineering – cont’d

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 Computer engineering involves two aspects: computer hardware and computer software

 Traditionally, the emphasis in basic computer engineering tends to be slightly more on the hardware aspects although a deep knowledge of both hardware and software is required to design efficient computer systems

 Software-related aspects find more emphasis in computer science

 Computer hardware includes the physical components of the computer and its design involves the application of electronics principles

 Computer software involves the utilization of algorithms and programming languages to create system software and applications (apps) that run on the computer hardware and perform desired tasks

Common Computer Engineering Job Titles

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 Performance engineer  Design engineer  Applications engineer  Verification engineer  Validation engineer  Circuit design engineer  Systems architect

Computer Engineering Specialties

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 Computer Architecture  Hardware system design  Design verification  Design validation  Design for testability  VLSI circuit design  Cryptography  Image processing  Embedded systems design  Firmware design  Operating systems design  CAD tool design

Computer Engineering Program at CSUF

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 The Computer Engineering Program at CSUF currently offers the following degree programs:

 B.S. degree in Computer Engineering  4-year integrated BS/MS in Computer Engineering  MS degree in Computer Engineering

 The Computer Engineering (CpE) B.S. curriculum is a blend of hardware

and software courses, in addition to science, math and GE courses  The emphasis on hardware is more as compared to software  Total units required for graduation for the B.S. degree: 120  General education courses (unduplicated): 24 units  Foundation math and science courses: 31 units  Required core courses: 56 units  Technical electives: 9 units

Computer Engineering Core Courses

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 The core courses for the B.S. degree program in CpE is focused on achieving the right blend of knowledge in hardware systems, software and electronics

 Consequently, the core courses are drawn from three sources –

Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

 The list of core courses includes a Multidisciplinary Project in

the senior year. This is a team project and usually involves the design and implementation of a solution using knowledge from more than one discipline

Computer Engineering Program: Subject Areas

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 Digital Systems  Computer Architecture  Signals and Systems  Electronics  Microcontrollers  Embedded Systems  Operating systems  Hardware and software-related technical elective areas

Computer Engineering Program: Facilities

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 FPGA and Digital Electronics Lab  VLSI Lab  Microcomputer Lab  ECS Open computing labs  Library

Computer Engineering Program: Opportunities

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 Scholarships  Book-awards  Student-assistant positions  Internship opportunities  Networking opportunities with industry  Networking opportunities with local community  Opportunities to participate in professional organizations such

as the IEEE Computer Society

Career Options after Graduation  Computer Industry  Entertainment Industry  Sports Industry  Government  Military  Graduate school, followed by a career in academia/

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Examples of Computer Engineering Designs

Computer Engineering Labs

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 Open Computing Lab  VLSI Lab  Microcontroller Lab  FPGA and Digital Electronics Lab

Computer Engineering – Student Services

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 CpE major advising by CpE faculty  Advising by ECS retention specialists  GE advising at Academic Advisement Center  CSUF Career Center

Computer Engineering One of the Top-Paid Majors

Mean wages of Engineers and Computer Scientists  Mean wages (as of May 2013)  Aerospace Engineers – $105,450  Biomedical Engineers – $93,960  Chemical Engineers – $104,340  Civil Engineers – $85,640  Computer Hardware Engineers – $106,930  Computer Programmers – $80,930  Database Administrator – $80,740  Electrical Engineers – $93,380  Electronics Engineers (except computer) – $97,870  Environmental Engineers – $85,520  Materials Engineers – $89,930  Mechanical Engineers – $85,930  Network and Computer Systems Administrator – $77,910  Nuclear Engineers – $106,860  Petroleum Engineers – $149,180  Software Developers (applications) – $96,260  Software Developers (system software) – $104,480  Web Developers – $67,540

Source: Occupational Employment and Wages – May 2013, Bureau of Labor Statistics (Release date: April 1, 2014). Available at: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ocwage.pdf