Is it normal to have to take computer science to be able to become an engineer

[Jurrasic]

(to get a B.S. in electr. eng.)?
at a 2 year college, but how are these related to the electrical engineering major and would there be MORE computer science classes after transfer to a university ?
(Are the required courses at the 2 year college possibly based on which university one plans on transferring to?)
These are the classes,

Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Structured C++
Object-Oriented Programming Using C++
Object-Oriented Data Structures and
Algorithm Design

there are quite a lot of them, this is part of the requirement for an electrical engineering major, you do some classes at the 2 year college and then you transfer to a 4 year college once you have done about 60 units of various classes at a 2 year college?
Did anyone else who is already working as an engineer, electrical or other, have to take computer science classes?

 

[story645]

CS 102 is required for just about every engineering major at my school, and is a science elective for the few majors it's not required for. You're comp sci load seems kind of heavy, but as a computer engineer I can tell you that you need to know how to program for a lot of the hardware side of EE. Most of the senior designs (for most engineering majors) at my school required programming in some form or another 'cause a lot of them end up having a microcontroller (and often sensor) component.

at a 2 year college, but how are these related to the electrical engineering major and would there be MORE computer science classes after transfer to a university ?

Depends on the school, but at most I'd expect you'd be required to take a course on numerical analysis (at my school it's matlab, but the language can vary widely) and possibly micro-controller programming (embedded C) and integrated circuit design (VHDL/verilog), which is folded into the micro-controller programming lab at my school and is an elective for EEs.

 

[Mene]

Yes, it is normal to have to take computer science courses in order to become an engineer, particularly for a B.S. in electrical engineering. In today's technological age, computer science skills are becoming increasingly important in the field of engineering. Many modern engineering systems rely heavily on computer programming and software design, and it is essential for engineers to have a strong foundation in these areas.

The computer science courses listed, such as Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming, are directly related to the field of electrical engineering. These courses will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and implement software systems in the context of electrical engineering.

As for whether there will be more computer science classes after transferring to a university, this will depend on the specific program and curriculum of the university. However, it is likely that there will be additional computer science courses required as part of the electrical engineering major.

The required courses at the 2 year college may be based on the requirements of the university one plans on transferring to. It is important for students to research the transfer requirements and course equivalencies between the 2 year college and the university to ensure a smooth transition.

In terms of whether other engineers have had to take computer science classes, it is common for engineering programs to include computer science courses as part of their curriculum. Many engineers use computer programming and software design in their work, and having a strong understanding of these concepts can be beneficial in the field. Additionally, some employers may specifically look for candidates with computer science skills in addition to their engineering qualifications.

Overall, taking computer science courses as part of an electrical engineering major is a valuable and necessary component of becoming a successful engineer in today's technology-driven world.