Computer Systems Engineering
Computer Systems engineers design, create and integrate computer systems
into larger systems, or manage this creation and integration. They might
design circuits related to computer systems, write software, install and
manage computer networks, plan projects or manage people engaged in the
above activities. They need a detailed and thorough knowledge of the structure
of computer systems and of digital circuit design methods. They will be
competent programmers in one or more programming languages and will be
practiced exponents of software engineering methods.
This degree develops these skills by providing a strong background in
mathematics and physics as well as extensive practice in the creation and
debugging of both hardware and software systems. It also develops written
and oral communication skills, and familiarity with project management
and quality control techniques. In their final year students can select
elective courses from the areas of integrated circuit design, communications
and signal processing, control systems, power engineering, electromagnetics,
or economics.
Computer Systems engineers can gain employment with government departments
and instrumentalities, manufacturers of computers or computer interfaces,
large and small manufacturers of computer controlled equipment, software
companies, consulting engineering companies, any large organisation with
significant computing installations, or research organisations. Alternatively
they may start their own companies.
School: Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
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