What is computer engineering about?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the degree of computer engineering, including its relevance, subjects covered, and perceptions of its innovation. Participants also inquire about specific programs, such as that of the Polytechnic of Milan.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about the personal opinions on the computer engineering degree and its subjects.
  • Another participant references a previous thread discussing the differences between computer engineering and computer science.
  • There is a suggestion that computer engineering is a strong degree for embedded systems and digital hardware design, allowing for a career in hardware, software, or both.
  • One participant questions the extent to which a computer engineering degree qualifies someone for hardware design, suggesting that this is more aligned with electronic engineering.
  • Embedded systems are mentioned, but one participant seeks clarification on what they entail.
  • A moderator reminds participants to keep discussions within the original thread, indicating that the current thread is closed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the qualifications and scope of a computer engineering degree, particularly regarding its relation to hardware design and embedded systems. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

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There are references to previous discussions that may contain additional context or differing opinions, but these are not fully explored in the current thread.

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OP has been reminded not to multiple post on the same subject, and to keep the discussion in his original thread (see the link in a later post below)
HI guys, what's is your personal opinion about the degree in computer engineering?
Which subjects usually computer engineering students have to deal with ?
It is considerate an innovative degree?

Does anyone know something about the Degree in computer engineering of the Polytechnic of Milan?

Thanks.
 
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Yes, but we didn't finish the conversation.
 
There are multiple points in that thread about what CPE is, the kind of work, and the jobs.

As to opinion, its a good (possibly one of the best) degree for embedded systems and anything involving digital hardware design. It allows you to branch to hardware, software, or both
 
What are embedded systems ?
I don't think that a computer engineering degree gives the possibility to be a hardware design, that is something for electronic engineers
 
@Grands -- Multiple posting the same subject is not allowed. Please keep the conversation in your original thread. This version is closed.
 

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