Which Engineering Major is Best for AI and Software Development?

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In summary, if you are interested in AI/software development, it would be best to pursue either a computer science or computer engineering major at UCSD. While both majors will adequately prepare you, computer engineering also includes electrical engineering courses. It is important to check the degree plan to ensure that the necessary courses for AI design and algorithms are included. Physics may not be necessary for this career path. Ultimately, it is up to your personal interests and strengths to choose between CS and computer engineering.
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I have a chance to take either CS, Computer Engineering, Physics, or any other engineering major offered by UCSD.

What do you think would be the better choice for someone interested in AI/software developer?

I think CS, but I am able to take any CSE major and it's "harder" (more pre-reqs) to get into the engineering majors, so I figure: why not go with one of them?

Any thoughts.

P.S. I have on idea what it's like in the job market for CSE majors. I just love coding, problem solving, and creating innovated projects.
 
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If you want to be a software developer then computer science or computer engineering would both adequately prepare you. Choose whichever interests you most. Roughly speaking, computer engineering is half computer science and half electrical engineering.
 
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I would choose CS personally, but your choice!
 
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Sounds good. The extra math, like differential equations, and extra physics, like E &M/waves and optics, will probably help if I get into AI design/algorithms. Thanks again!
 
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Comp E don't always take optics and EM fields courses so best to check the schools degree plan to make sure they're included.
 
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snowman_ said:
Comp E don't always take optics and EM fields courses so best to check the schools degree plan to make sure they're included.
It's a bit of a long story, but I need to take all those classes regardless if I go CS or engineering.
 
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Fancypen said:
What do you think would be the better choice for someone interested in AI/software developer?

AI is pretty much a CS domain. Software development is either CS or Computer Engineering. Not sure why you would even consider physics.
 

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