1. 1 Computer Engineering Charles Riedesel Chief Undergraduate Advisor Computer Science and Engineering 259 Avery Hall – 0115 472-3486 riedesel@cse.unl.edu

2. 2 Overview What is computer engineering? What is the curriculum like? Who to see for advice? Projects showcases Job related information –coop program –who hires computer engineers? –how much does it pay?

3. 3 What is Computer Engineering? Combination of comp. sci and elec eng. –requires broad spectrum of knowledge –niche previously filled by CS or EE who directed their elective into the other field Basis for practical solutions spanning: –microelectronics –hardware design and engineering –communication and networking –software design and engineering –performance and optimization –Human Computer Interface (HCI)

4. 4 Program Organization Cooperation between two departments Joint curriculum committee Format varies between universities Examples: Wisconsin --- ECE + CS Nebraska --- EE + CSE

5. 5 Computer Engineering Program CSE courses Hours *CSCE 155, 156Intro to computer science I, II8 IS CSCE 230, 230LComputer Organization4 CSCE 235Introduction to Discrete Structures3 CSCE 251Unix Programming1 ISCSCE 310Data Structures and Algorithms3 CSCE 340Numerical Analysis I3 CSCE 351Operating System Kernels3 CSCE 430Computer Architecture3 CSCE 488CE Professional Development1 IS CSCE 489Computer Engineering Senior Design3 Total32 IS Integrative Studies course * Retroactive credit may be obtained by passing 156

6. 6 Computer Engineering Program Electrical Engineering courses Hours ELEC 121Electrical Engineering I3 ELEC 215, 233Electronics and Circuit I & Lab4 ELEC 216, 234Electronics and Circuit II & Lab 4 ELEC 304Signals and Systems3 ELEC 316Electronics and Circuit III3 ELEC 362, 363Digital Electronics & Lab4 ELEC 370, 382Digital Logic Design and Lab4 ELEC 478Microprocessor Applications3 Total28

7. 7 Computer Engineering Program Mathematics courses Hours IS MATH 106, 107, 208Analytic Geometry and Calc I, II, III14 IS MATH 221Differential Equations3 IS MATH 314Applied Linear Algebra3 STAT 380Statistics3 Total23 Other required courses Hours PHYS 211, 212, 222General Physics I, II, II Lab 9 IS CHEM 109 or 111Chemistry4 IS JGEN 200 or 300Technical Writing3 ENGR 400Professional Ethics1 CS/EETechnical Electives (3 areas)12 ENGR 010, 020Engineering Seminars0 Total29

8. 8 Technical Electives System Level Architecture CSCE 432Vector & Array Processor Arch.fo CSCE 435Cluster & Grid Computing? CSCE 437File & Storage Systems? Software Systems CSCE 322Programming Language Conceptsf IS CSCE 378Human Computer Interactions CSCE 425Compiler Constructions CSCE 451Operating System Principlesfssu CSCE 455Operating System Practicesso IS CSCE 361Software Engineerings CSCE 464Internet Prog & Systemss

9. 9 Technical Electives Design Implementation CSCE 434VLSI Designfo ELEC 306Electromagnetic Field Theoryfs ELEC 469Analog Integrated Circuitsf ELEC 470Digital and Analog VLSI designs ELEC 417Integrated Circuitss Computer Engineering Applications CSCE 413Database Systemsfsu CSCE 470Computer Graphicss CSCE 479Intro to Neural Networksso CSCE 472Computer Visions If IS CSCE 476Artificial Intelligences And More!

10. 10 Technical Electives Computer Communications and Distributed Systems CSCE 462Communication Networkss CSCE 455Distributed Operating Systemsfe CSCE 477Cryptography and Computer Securityf ELEC 462Communication Systemsfs ELEC 463Digital Signal Processing? ELEC 464Digital Communication Systemss ELEC 465Intro to Data Compression?

11. 11 Admission Standard complete 43 to 61 credit hours including –CSCE 156, 230, 235 –MATH 208 –ELEC 215, 233 –PHYS 212 Cumulative and latest semester GPA of at least 2.5 Grade C+ or better for all required technical courses Apply during the first 4 weeks of the fall or spring semester (automatic!)

12. 12 Typical Schedule (1 & 2) Semester I CSCE 155 Intro to Computer Science I 4 MATH 106 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I5 ENGR 010 Freshman Engineering Seminar0 Hum/Soc 1 elective3 ELEC 121 Intro Elec Engineering I 3 Total15 Semester II CSCE 251 Unix1 CSCE 230, L Computer Organization4 CSCE 156 Intro to Computer Science II4 MATH 107 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II5 PHYS211 Gen. Phys I4 Total18

13. 13 Typical Schedule (3 & 4) Semester III CSCE 235 Discrete Structures3 ELEC 215 Electronics & Circuits I3 ELEC 233 Electronics & Circuits Lab I1 MATH 208 A. Geometry & Calculus III 4 PHYS 212 Gen. Physics II4 ENGR 020 Seminar0 Hum/Soc 2 elective3 Total18 Semester IV CSCE 310 Data Struct & Algorithms3 ELEC 216 Electronics & Circuits II3 ELEC 234 Electronics & Circuits Lab II1 MATH 221 Differential Equations3 CHEM 109 General Chemistry I4 Hum/Soc 3 elective3 Total 17

14. 14 Typical Schedule (5 & 6) Semester V CSCE 351 Operating System Kernels3 PHYS 213 Gen Phys III4 ELEC 316 Circuit Analysis III3 STAT 380 Stat & Prob3 JGEN 300 Tech. WritingI3 Total16 Semester VI CSCE 430 Computer Architecture3 MATH 314 Linear Alge3 ELEC 362 Digital Elect.3 ELEC 363 Dig. Elect. Lab1 ELEC 370 Intro to Switching Theory3 Hum/Soc 4 elective3 Total 16

15. 15 Typical Schedule (7 & 8) Semester VII CSCE 340 Numerical Analysis3 ELEC 392 Digital System Design Lab.1 ELEC 304 Signals & Sys3 CSCE 488 Professional Development1 Hum/Soc 5 elective 3 CS/EE Tech. Elects6 Total17 Semester VIII CSCE 489 Senior Design Project3 ENGR 400 Professional Ethics1 Hum/Soc 6 elective 3 CS/EE Tech. Elects6 ELEC 478 Microcomp. Applications3 Total 16

16. 16 Comparison of Programs Engineering College CS + EE cores Advanced electives in CSE and/or EE Senior design project Substantially more math Supporting physics and chemistry 6 liberal arts courses + technical writing Minors requires extra hours College of Arts & Sciences CS core Advanced electives in CSE Plus theory/math elective Senior design project Substantial mathematics Supporting natural sciences Seven liberal arts courses plus English composition and foreign language Nearly automatic Math minor plus room for a second minor Computer Engineering Computer Science

17. 17 Curriculum Summary Structure –all of CS core courses –most of EE core courses –enforced breadth in electives Total credits –Computer Engineering = 130 –Computer Science = 125 –Electrical Engineering = 129

18. 18 Who to See for Advice? Chief undergraduate advisor: Dr. Charles Riedesel 259 Avery Hall riedesel@cse.unl.edu

19. 19 Who to See for Advice? Coop information Lark Bear 114 Othmer Hall lbear1@unl.edu 472-7073

20. 20 Cool Projects CSCE 230: Computer Organization

21. 21 Cool Projects CSCE 430: Computer Architecture

22. 22 Cool Projects Senior Design Project: Robots playing soccer

23. 23 Coop Program Optional On-the-job experience begins sophomore year Two or three alternating work and class sessions with one employer During work take a semester off classes but university will show 12 credits registered to keep full time benefits Typically take five or more year to complete a degree we get about 6 undergrads taking advantage of the program each year

24. 24 Job Market Graduate School –any computer science or computer engineering programs –most electrical engineering programs Commercial/Industrial –computer manufacturing –entertainment –telecommunications –E-commerce –aerospace –government (NASA, DoD, NSA, etc...)

25. 25 Job Market Examples –Aliant Communications –Alltel –Applied Communication –AT&T –First Data Resource –Gallup –Microsoft –Motorola –Lucent –Union Pacific, etc.

26. 26 Job Market What skills are employers looking for? –Ability to work in a team –Broad technical background –Good common sense –Ability to adapt and learn from new environment –Good communication skills

27. 27 Average Salaries bachelors –Computer Engineering $41,300 (avg) $52,200 (max) –Computer Science $36,333 (avg) $75,000 (max) –Electrical Engineering $50,500 (avg) $60,000 (max) masters –Computer Science $47,600 (avg) $100,000 (max) –Electrical Engineering $47,750 (avg) $61,000 (max)

28. 28 Conclusions About 2/5 CE and 3/5 CS (~350 total) Compared to a computer Scientist, a Computer Engineer: –works harder as a student –has a broader knowledge base –has more flexibility in job choice –can work with more diverse colleague –still male dominated field (we need more women)