Computer engineering is a discipline that combines elements of both electrical engineering and computer science. Computer engineers are electrical engineers that have additional training in the areas of software design and hardware-software integration. Computer engineers are involved in many aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design.
Usual tasks involving computer engineers include writing software and firmware for embedded microcontrollers, designing VLSI chips, designing analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems. Computer engineers are also suited for robotics research, which relies heavily on using digital systems to control and monitor electrical systems like motors, communications, and sensors.
The Dept. of Computer Engineering at FUM offers Hardware Engineering and Software Engineering as the principal areas of specialization at the B.Eng. level. A minimum of 141 semester hours of credit is required for the degree of B.Eng. in Computer Engineering. There are approximately 350 students currently studying at the Bachelor's level.
At the M.Eng. level, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are offered. There are nearly 50 Master's-level students in the Dept. at this time.
The area of specialization offered at the Ph.D. level is Software Systems.
