What's the diference between electrical engineering and computer systems engineering?

<p>Can anyone answer this question for me? I'm having a hard time choosing between these two majors..</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>It depends on the particular school, but EE is a broad field that encompasses many areas, including circuits, semiconductors, electromagnetics, signal processing, communications, control systems, etc. Computer systems engineering is similar to computer engineering; it is a branch of EE that deals with how computers are designed and how their components interact together, e.g. computer architecture, assembly programming, networking, etc. Maybe if you post a link to the curricula of the schools you're considering, I could give you a more detailed response.</p>

<p>Hi</p>

<p>Here are the course descriptions:</p>

<p>Computer Systems Engineering:</p>

<p>Study Term 1</p>

<p>Calculus for Engineering Students
Introduction to Engineering
Mechanics I
Problem-Solving and Computers
Complementary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 2</p>

<p>Chemistry for Engineering Students
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering Students
Linear Algebra for Engineering Students
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
Communication Skills for Engineering Students </p>

<p>Study Term 3</p>

<p>Multivariable Calculus for Engineering Students
Engineering Dynamics
Computer Systems Foundations
Data Structure and Algorithms
Circuits and Signals </p>

<p>Study Term 4</p>

<p>Mathematical Methods I
Introductory Real-time Systems
Object-oriented Software Development
Electronics I
Switching Circuits </p>

<p>Study Term 5</p>

<p>Engineering Economics
Operating Systems and Databases
Systems Analysis and Design
Systems and Simulation
Digital Electronics </p>

<p>Study Term 6</p>

<p>Probability and Statistics
Real-time Concurrent Systems
Communication Theory
Microprocessor Systems
Complementary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 7</p>

<p>Engineering Project
Computer Communications
Software Engineering
Electronic Materials, Devices, and Transmission Media
Engineering Elective
Complementary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 8</p>

<p>Engineering Project (continued)
Computer Systems Architecture
Computer Systems Design Lab
Professional Practice
Two Engineering Electives </p>

<p>For Electrical engineering:</p>

<p>Study Term 1</p>

<p>Calculus for Engineering Students
Introduction to Engineering
Mechanics I
Problem-Solving and Computers
Complentary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 2</p>

<p>Chemistry for Engineering Students
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering Students
Linear Algebra for Engineering Students
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
Complentary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 3</p>

<p>Multivariable Calculus for Engineering Students
Data Structure and Algorithms
Numerical Methods
Circuits and Signals
Complentary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 4</p>

<p>Mathematical Methods
Object-oriented Software Development
Electronics I
Switching Circuits
Comuunication Skills for Engineering Students </p>

<p>Study Term 5</p>

<p>Systems and Simulation
Basic Electromagnetics and Power Engineering
Electronics II
Physical Electronics
Computer Organization </p>

<p>Study Term 6</p>

<p>Probability and Statistics
Digital Electronics
Communication Theory
Electromagnetic Waves
Complementary Studies Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 7</p>

<p>Engineering Project
Microprocessor Systems
Three Engineering Electives
Science or Engineering Elective </p>

<p>Study Term 8</p>

<p>Engineering Project (continued)
Professional Practice
Engineering Economics
Three Engineering Electives </p>

<p>Can u also tell me which field has more prospects?</p>

<p>Thx.</p>