CE + Phys or CE + Math: Interested in Quantum Computing & AI

[Jpmcke]

Hey all, I'm a student in university who wants to Double Major in Computer Engineering and Physics or Computer Engineering and Mathematics. Ideally I want to get some time in working on quantum computers and some time in working on advanced AI, so one of the big things I want to do is pick the community's brain on whether CE + Phys or CE + Math major is best for these ambitions.

 

[RUber]

From what I've seen, AI is normally a blend of CE and advanced statistics (i.e. mathematics). I think that math would be the best 2nd degree, since it would be able to complement CE well and is a good springboard into the advanced physics needed to understand quantum computing.

 

[donpacino]

AI will be closer to CS than CE. That being said its really about what electives you take. Usually you can take electives in other departments.
If you want to do advanced stuff you'll most likely have to go to grad school.