Computer Engineering at 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.

pEngineering - Solving Problems Not Solved Before Engineering, Technology, and Science p Science – Gaining Knowledge Gaining Knowledge pTechnology - Solving Problems That Have Been Solved Before

Engineering & Technology vs Science Confusion exists, since p Engineers & Technologists gain knowledge to solve problems The Confusion  Scientists solve problems to gain knowledge

November 2, 2002 What is Engineering Again??? Designing and Building Things!

November 2, 2002 What is Computer Engineering?? Building Computers Building Computer- Based Systems Designing Software Systems Computer Engineering is Hardware and Software

November 2, 2002 Computer Engineers Build Computers...

November 2, 2002 Computer Engineers Build Computer-Based Systems COMPUTER INPUTS OUTPUTS Computers are in many things. Computer Engineers put them there.

November 2, 2002 Computer Engineers Build Computer-Based Systems Computers are in many things. Computer Engineers put them there.

November 2, 2002 Computer Engineers Design Computer-Based Systems Computers are in many things. Computer Engineers put them there.

November 2, 2002 Why Become a Computer Engineer? Great job opportunities Salary starting around $50,000 - $60,000 + Computer Engineers build the coolest stuff!!

November 2, 2002 Average Yearly Salary Offers – Bachelors Degree Candidates

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.

November 2, 2002 Undergraduate Curriculum There are two degrees available in the Computer Engineering area –BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering option –BS Computer Engineering

November 2, 2002 Computer Engineering Curriculum Computer Engineering Electives –Digital signal processing, image processing, … –Networks, telecom, datacom, … –Computer Science: programming languages, compilers, databases, …

November 2, 2002 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

Computer Engineering at the University of Houston