Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and computer engineering are dynamic fields that have greatly affected the world we live in. From the smallest nanoscale devices to large power systems spanning entire continents to communications networks blanketing the planet, electrical and computer engineers have played a leading role in shaping many of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Electrical and computer engineering are closely related fields, both rooted in mathematics, science and engineering. Students trained to be electrical or computer engineers can pursue careers in information assurance, microelectronics and computer networks, communications, controls and signal processing.

Electrical engineering is one of the broadest and largest engineering disciplines. Electrical engineers work in the areas of design, analysis and application of electrical and electronic components, circuits and systems. Electrical engineers work in areas focused on the analysis, design and application of information processing systems such as communication systems, medical imaging systems and sensors; others are focused on power and energy, such as power transmission and design of electric drives. The areas in which electrical engineers work span the spectrum from the atomic level to systems level design. An electrical engineer may focus on the physical operation of micro-electronic devices, integrated circuits, electronic circuits or systems that process and transmit signals, information and electrical power.

Computer engineering encompasses the design of computers and other digital systems, emerging as a bridge between electrical engineering and computer science. Driven by technological advancements that have made computing technology inexpensive and small enough to incorporate into a wide-range of products and systems, computer engineering is now one of the core engineering disciplines. The scope of products and systems containing computer technology is ever-expanding, ranging from small embedded computers in consumer electronics, appliances and automobiles, to complex computer-based systems controlling power generation, manufacturing and telecommunications systems. The role of the computer engineer includes the design, analysis and implementation of computing technology, as well as its integration into devices and systems that use computers as components or tools. As a result, computer engineers work in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, computer, defense, electronics, information technology, networking and telecommunications.

We design wireless and fiber optic systems to improve telecommunications, consumer electronics and medical imaging systems. We also analyze and design software and hardware to integrate into larger systems. We’re changing your world. Our students can earn degrees in both electrical or computer engineering at the undergraduate level and a master’s or a doctorate in electrical and computer engineering.

Cybersecurity Advanced Certificate

The Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity is offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in collaboration with the School of Computing. Information about the program can be found in the Academic Guide in the Cybersecurity Advanced Certificate section.

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