is computer engineering technology a good course to take in school right now?
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i would stray away from the computer sci. or engineering majors. many of my friends who graduated with those majors are having a VERY difficult time finding a job.
if you like electronics i'd go with EE.
from the career fairs i've went to, i notice a larger demand for civil, chemical and mechanical engineers.
it really doesn't matter which one of these majors you choose because it's very rare that your work will specifically involve your discipline.
at my work i got guys who are chem. eng. working on control systems, mechanicals who are working on circuits and electricals working on dashpot systems.
if you noticed, i didn't mention computer science. because this field is so specified, they don't have the fundamental engineering background like chem, mech, civil, and elect do. computer sci. people are not as versatile as other engineering backgrounds.
good luck. you still got some time to decide :thumbup:
if you like electronics i'd go with EE.
from the career fairs i've went to, i notice a larger demand for civil, chemical and mechanical engineers.
it really doesn't matter which one of these majors you choose because it's very rare that your work will specifically involve your discipline.
at my work i got guys who are chem. eng. working on control systems, mechanicals who are working on circuits and electricals working on dashpot systems.
if you noticed, i didn't mention computer science. because this field is so specified, they don't have the fundamental engineering background like chem, mech, civil, and elect do. computer sci. people are not as versatile as other engineering backgrounds.
good luck. you still got some time to decide :thumbup:
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Originally posted by SUPER LAUBO
i would stray away from the computer sci. or engineering majors. many of my friends who graduated with those majors are having a VERY difficult time finding a job.
if you like electronics i'd go with EE.
from the career fairs i've went to, i notice a larger demand for civil, chemical and mechanical engineers.
it really doesn't matter which one of these majors you choose because it's very rare that your work will specifically involve your discipline.
at my work i got guys who are chem. eng. working on control systems, mechanicals who are working on circuits and electricals working on dashpot systems.
if you noticed, i didn't mention computer science. because this field is so specified, they don't have the fundamental engineering background like chem, mech, civil, and elect do. computer sci. people are not as versatile as other engineering backgrounds.
good luck. you still got some time to decide :thumbup:
i would stray away from the computer sci. or engineering majors. many of my friends who graduated with those majors are having a VERY difficult time finding a job.
if you like electronics i'd go with EE.
from the career fairs i've went to, i notice a larger demand for civil, chemical and mechanical engineers.
it really doesn't matter which one of these majors you choose because it's very rare that your work will specifically involve your discipline.
at my work i got guys who are chem. eng. working on control systems, mechanicals who are working on circuits and electricals working on dashpot systems.
if you noticed, i didn't mention computer science. because this field is so specified, they don't have the fundamental engineering background like chem, mech, civil, and elect do. computer sci. people are not as versatile as other engineering backgrounds.
good luck. you still got some time to decide :thumbup:
I agree with errol. If available go with EECS, just as in UC Berkeley and other UCs. You will get a chance to learn CS in the first 2 years as well as other electronics.
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I had no problem finding an IT job in FL, even WHILE in college. I have a great job now with the opportunity for advancement within the company. If computers are your thing, go for it. You can do anything if you try hard enough.
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this sucks, i checked out a university today and the requirements are tight. you need highest math class, calculus, chem, physics, english. and they start at the top and go down until quota is full. i'll definatly need to do upgrading. whats the fastest way to get courses done? i dont have to go back to high school do I?
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Originally posted by AlphaIntegra
this sucks, i checked out a university today and the requirements are tight. you need highest math class, calculus, chem, physics, english. and they start at the top and go down until quota is full. i'll definatly need to do upgrading. whats the fastest way to get courses done? i dont have to go back to high school do I?
this sucks, i checked out a university today and the requirements are tight. you need highest math class, calculus, chem, physics, english. and they start at the top and go down until quota is full. i'll definatly need to do upgrading. whats the fastest way to get courses done? i dont have to go back to high school do I?
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Originally posted by SUPER LAUBO
NO easy way of doing it...and if you're serious about choosing one of these majors, i highly recommend that you don't slack off... these courses are the foundation of your career. welcome to the geek world of engineering!!!
NO easy way of doing it...and if you're serious about choosing one of these majors, i highly recommend that you don't slack off... these courses are the foundation of your career. welcome to the geek world of engineering!!!
