 Computer
engineers analyze, design, and evaluate computer systems, both hardware and
software. They might work on system such as a flexible manufacturing
system or a "smart" device or instrument. Computer engineers often
find themselves focusing on problems or challenges which result in
new "state of the art" products, which integrate computer
capabilities.
They work on the design, planning, development, testing, and even
the supervision of manufacturing
of computer hardware -- including everything from chips to device
controllers. They also focus on computer networks for the
transmission of data and multimedia.
 They work on the interface between different pieces of hardware and
strive to provide new capabilities to existing and new systems or
products. The work of a computer engineer is grounded in the
hardware -- from circuits to architecture -- but also focuses on
operating systems and software. Computer engineers must understand
logic design, microprocessor system design, computer architecture,
computer interfacing, and continually focus on system requirements
and design.
It is primarily software engineers who focus on creating the
software systems used by individuals and businesses, but computer
engineers may also design and develop some software applications.
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Computer Engineering Resources |
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Online |
Downloads |
Profiles of
Computer Engineers:
Interviews of Professionals |
PDF on each profile
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Overview:
Overview of Computer Engineering |
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Preparation:
Admission Requirements, Alternate Degree Paths, Graduate
Programs, Accredited Programs |
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Specialty Areas:
Special Areas of Study |
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Day in the Life:
Teams and Coworkers,
Tasks, the Workplace |
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Earnings:
Employer Options, Salary Ranges, Types of Employers |
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Employment:
Statistics, Industries, Employers |
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Career Path Forecast:
Predictions |
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Professional Organizations:
Resources, Networking, Support |
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Podcast:
Overview of the field of Computer Engineering |
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Internet Resources:
 Association for Computing Machinery
IEEE Computer Society
IEEE Computer Society's
History of Computing |
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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