Electrical Engineering Vs Computer Engineering - How to Pick the Right Major

The video compares electrical and computer engineering majors, highlighting their shared courses like programming, circuit analysis, signals, electronics, and embedded systems. It details the unique courses for electrical engineers, such as power systems, communications, and electromagnetism, and for computer engineers, additional programming languages, discrete math, and computer architecture. The video also discusses career opportunities, emphasizing the roles each major can pursue, from satellite communication to cybersecurity.

Which programming language is commonly taught in both electrical and computer engineering introductory courses?

• Java

• C

• Ruby

• Python

Which course is common to both electrical and computer engineering students?

• Electromagnetism

• Analog electronics

• Computer architecture

• Embedded systems

What is a key focus of electrical engineering that is not emphasized in computer engineering?

• Computer networks

• Power systems

• Digital electronics

• Algorithms

What is a primary focus of computer engineering that differs from electrical engineering?

• Programming languages

• Electromagnetism

• Power systems

• Analog electronics

Which type of math is more prevalent in electrical engineering courses compared to computer engineering?

• Linear algebra

• Discrete math

• Calculus

• Statistics

Which mathematical concept is less emphasized in computer engineering compared to electrical engineering?

• Probability

• Graph theory

• Statistics

• Calculus

In which field might an electrical engineer work, focusing on converting light into electric power?

• Software development

• Cybersecurity

• Solar energy

• Computer vision

Which career might a computer engineer pursue that involves improving integrated circuits?

• Power distribution

• Cybersecurity

• Computer vision

• Simulation software

What type of project might a computer engineering student undertake that involves network security?

• Signal jammer

• Camera stabilizer

• Network intrusion detection

• Solar-powered streetlights

What is an example of a project that combines efforts from both electrical and computer engineering students?

• Smart weights

• Sense and avoid UAV

• Signal jammer

• Bluetooth padlock