Aug 29, '02 CE Curriculum 1

Interdisciplinary Computer Engineering Curriculum

Keynote Talk

Vishwani D. AgrawalAgere Systems, Murray Hill, NJ, USA

and Rutgers University, NJvishwani02@yahoo.com

http://cm.bell-labs.com/cm/cs/who/va

Education Day Seminar, Bangalore, August 29, 2002

(My Teaching Philosophy)

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Contents of Talk

• What is computer engineering?

• Why is it different from computer science and electrical engineering?

• Why should computer engineering be interdisciplinary?

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Physics vs. EE

• Physics Discovery of Electrical phenomenon Electrical principles

• Electrical engineering Applications Inventions

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Computing and Machines

• Computing Ancient methods, algorithms and machines Intermediate, mechanical,

electromechanical, programming Modern, electronic, communications,

multicomputers, software, applications

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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

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CE Applications• Computing

• Communications

• Construction industry

• Defense

• Entertainment

• Manufacturing

• Medicine

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Interdisciplinary CE

EE CS

Math

Applications

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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.

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A Computer Eng. Syllabus

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CE Curriculum (cont.)

• Specialization Automobiles Information technology Building architecture Manufacturing Electrical power Entertainment VLSI and computers Others

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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.