What does Computer Science and Engineering involve ?

[kkiddu]

Hi guys. I'm finally finishing with high-school and jumping into engineering college world. I've wanted to be an engineer. I've always known that. I love to figure out how stuff works. I automatically get attracted to look if a repairman is repairing some kind of machine at home. My computer repairman has never had to repair the same thing twice (which was because I just kept learning stuff, until the time when I did not need him. I have had my computer for 7 years, and it has not been touched by a technician for the last four). I'm attracted towards stuff like Arduino and what to do with it. Sorry for lack of my modesty, but I'm some kind of a computer legend in my school and friends (partly because this is India, and a lot of people don't have any clue of anything related to technology, and partly because I'm not that bad.) Sorry for the rant, I was just ensuring that I do want engineering as a career after all.

I'm inclined towards Electronics Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering as my undergraduate program. Here's an example of the curriculum followed in my country.

http://www.iiit.ac.in/academics/curriculum/undergraduate/BTech-CSE
http://www.iiit.ac.in/academics/curriculum/undergraduate/BTech-ECE

Could you provide me brief description of what I'll be studying in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and what are the primary differences between these two ? And what are the 'strengths' required for each of them ?

Just answer what you can, and familiarise me with both, especially CSE, the best you can. Thanks a lot

-Ankush

PS : What do the credit figures A-B-C-D mean ? I know you get a credit for each course, and a minimum number of credits is required to get a degree. But what do 4 numbers mean ?

 

[R.Mesri]

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is a field of engineering that focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer software and hardware systems. CSE graduates are typically well-versed in programming languages and software engineering principles. They are also knowledgeable in topics such as operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, and databases.Electrical Engineering (EE) is a field of engineering focused on the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. EE graduates are typically well-versed in topics such as analog and digital circuits, power systems, control systems, signal processing, communication systems, and embedded systems.The primary difference between CSE and EE is the focus of each field. CSE focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer software and hardware systems, while EE focuses on the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.The strengths required for each field are also different. For CSE, a strong background in mathematics and computer science are helpful. In addition, knowledge of programming languages and software engineering principles are beneficial. For EE, a strong background in mathematics, physics, and electronics are helpful. Knowledge of analog and digital circuits, power systems, control systems, signal processing, communication systems, and embedded systems is also beneficial.The credit figures A-B-C-D refer to the number of credits awarded for each course. Each course typically has an A-B-C-D breakdown which describes how many credits are awarded for passing the course. A is the highest level of credit and D is the lowest. In order to graduate, students must accumulate a certain number of credits in total.