Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum1 Interdisciplinary Computer Engineering Curriculum Keynote Talk Vishwani D. Agrawal Agere Systems, Murray Hill, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ Education Day Seminar, Bangalore, August 29, 2002 (My Teaching Philosophy)

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum2 Contents of Talk What is computer engineering? Why is it different from computer science and electrical engineering? Why should computer engineering be interdisciplinary?

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum3 Physics vs. EE Physics  Discovery of Electrical phenomenon  Electrical principles Electrical engineering  Applications  Inventions

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum4 Computing and Machines Computing  Ancient methods, algorithms and machines  Intermediate, mechanical, electromechanical, programming  Modern, electronic, communications, multicomputers, software, applications

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum5 Math, CS and CE Mathematics  Discovery, intuition and ideas Computer science (CS)  Computing algorithms, databases  Programming, languages  Architectures, compilers, operating systems Computer engineering (CE)  Design and construction of computers  Applications

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum6 CE Applications Computing Communications Construction industry Defense Entertainment Manufacturing Medicine

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum7 Interdisciplinary CE EECS Math Applications

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum8 A CE Curriculum Core  Fundamental – math, physics, chemistry  Applied – engineering, algorithms Computer Engineering and Science  Computer systems, architecture, programming, digital design, VLSI  Software engineering Selected applications – EE, ME, civil, communication, media, medical, etc.

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum9 A Computer Eng. Syllabus

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum10 CE Curriculum (cont.) Specialization  Automobiles  Information technology  Building architecture  Manufacturing  Electrical power  Entertainment  VLSI and computers  Others

Aug 29, '02CE Curriculum11 Conclusion Computer engineering (CE) differs from basic sciences and existing applied sciences. CE has applications in almost all walks of modern life. CE deserves an identity separate from CS, EE and Mathematics. CE requires a carefully planned curriculum to serve diverse applications.