Computer
Engineering
By: Trokon Gaye
1. Job Description
Computer engineering, also called computer engineering, is a
discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and
computer science required to develop computer systems.[1] Computer
System engineers usually have training in electronic engineering,
software design and hardware-software integration instead of only
software engineering or electronic engineering. Computer System
engineers are involved in many hardware and software aspects of
computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal
computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design. This field of
engineering not only focuses on how computer systems themselves
work, but also how they integrate into the larger picture.
2. What Major?
The required major for this career is a computer
engineering or computer science degree depending on
exactly what you want to do.
3. Classes Required
Area D Science, Mathematics, and Technology ............................. 11 semester hours
**Science and mathematics majors must follow D.2.a requirements.
Nursing majors must follow D.2.b requirements.
All other students may choose D.1., D.2.a, or D.2.b.
AREA D.1
Any two courses from the following ............................. 8 hours
ASTR 1010K, ASTR 1020K, BIOL 1010/1020L,
BIOL 1030/1040L, BIOL 1951H, BIOL 1952H,
CHEM 1010, CHEM 1151K, CHEM 1152K,
CHEM 1211and 1211L, CHEM 1212 and 1212L,
GEOG 1112K, GEOG 1113K, GEOL 1121K, GEOL 1122K,
PHYS 1111K, PHYS 1112K, PHYS 2211K, PHYS 2212K
Any one course from the following ............................... 3 hours
ASTR 1000, BIOL 1050, BIOL 1060, BIOL 1070,
BIOL 1080, BIOL 1090, ENGR 1010, GEOG1110,
GEOL 1110, MATH 1112, MATH 1261, MATH 2620,
MATH 2261, MATH 2262, PHSC 1100
AREA D.2.a Required of majors in of astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science,
environmental geosciences, mathematics, physics, secondary biology education, secondary
chemistry education, secondary mathematics education, secondary earth and
space science education, secondary physics education, and all students in the preengineering
program.
Mathematics, above the level taken for Area A .............. 3 hours
For biology majors: MATH 2261, MATH 2262, or MATH 2620
For all other science or mathematics majors:
MATH 2261 or MATH 2262
(The additional hour of calculus [MATH 2261 & 2262] counts in
Area F or in the major.)
Science (for all students listed above) ............................ 8 hours
BIOL 1107, CHEM 1211and 1211L,
CHEM 1212 and 1212L, PHYS 2211K, PHYS 2212K
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AREA D.2.b Required of nursing majors
Two semester laboratory sequences .............................. 8 hours
PHYS 1111K and PHYS 1112K or
PHYS 2211K and PHYS 2212K or
CHEM 1151K and CHEM 1152K or
CHEM 1211-1211L and CHEM 1212-1212L or
BIOL 1010-1020L and BIOL 1030-1040L
One required course from the following ......................... 3 hours
ASTR 1000, ASTR 1010K, ASTR 1020K,
BIOL 1010/1020L, BIOL 1030/1040L, BIOL 1050,
BIOL 1060, BIOL 1070, BIOL 1080, BIOL 1090,
CHEM 1010, CHEM 1211and 1211L,
CHEM 1212 and 1212L, GEOG 1110,
GEOG 1112K, GEOG 1113K, GEOL 1110,
GEOL 1121K, GEOL 1122K, PHYS 1111K,
PHYS 1112K, PHYS 2211K, PHYS 2212K,
ENGR 1010, MATH 1112, MATH 2620,
MATH 2261, MATH 2262, PHSC 1100
4. Salary
Because there is such a high demand for computer engineers,
you can expect a very competitive paycheck. The average
computer engineer salary is around $90,000 annually. The
starting salary of a computer engineer fresh out of college is
just over $60,000 a year. With the right experience and
specializations however, your salary can be over $130,000 per
year.
5. Working Environment:
Your work environment will largely depend on what field you
choose to specialize in. The specializations include artificial
intelligence, computer systems, computer architecture, computer
networks and integrated circuits, as well as systems and
computations. This can lead you to work in a pretty standard
sector like an office building or a state of the art robotic research
center. Regardless of where you will end up, you will be required
to deal with other professionals and be able to coordinate with
them on projects. Depending on the project size you may also
have to double as an electrical engineer.
6. Multiple Intelligence Scores
Bodily Kinesthetic
Strong mind-body connection
Controlling and coordinating body movement
Improving body functions
Expanding body awareness to all senses
Using the body to create products or express emotion
Intrapersonal
Seeing thing from others perspectives
Noticing moods, intentions, and temperaments of others
Communicating verbally and nonverbally
Creating and maintaining relationships
I believe that I do possess some of these traits.
According to the textbook, Majors for: Bodily-Kinesthetic –Massage or Physical
Therapy, Kinesiology, Construction Engineering, Sports Medicine, and Dance or
Theatre.
Internships – Sports physician’s office, Physical or massage therapy center,
Construction Company, Dance studio or theater company, Athletic club
Intrapersonal Majors- Education, Public Relations, Nursing, Business, Hotel/
Restaurant Management
Internships- Hotel or Restaurant, Social service agency, Public relation agency,
Public relations firm, Human Resources department, Charter School
I would consider Construction engineering, Sports Medicine, Education, and
Mangement
7. Personality Spectrum
Adventurer
Active, Visual, Risking, Original, Artistic, Spatial, Skillful, Impulsive,
Metaphoric, Experimental, Divergent, Fast-paced, Simultaneous,
Competitive, Imaginative, Open-minded, Adventuresome
Abilities and Skills: High ability in a variety of fields, Courage and
daring, Hands-on problem solving, Living in the present, Spontaneity
and action, Ability to negotiate, Nontraditional Style, Flexibility, Zest
for life.
8. Personality Survey
INTJ
According to the website intj :
Able to absorb extremely complex theoretical and complex material
Driven to create order and structure from theoretical abstractions
Supreme strategists
Future-oriented
See the global, "big picture"
Strong insights and intuitions, which they trust implicitly
Value their own opinions over others
Love difficult theoretical challenges
Bored when dealing with mundane routine
Value knowledge and efficiency
Have no patience with inefficiency and confusion
Have very high standards for performance, which they apply to themselves
most strongly
Reserved and detached from others
Calm, collected and analytical
Extremely logical and rational
I believe that I can relate to most of these traits. After researching the
computer engineering career I believe that it is going to be a very tough career
to pursuit. But I am willing to do it because its something I think I could do
every day and they make plenty money.