Circuit Analysis
Covers the fundamentals of analyzing and designing electrical circuits.
Difficulty
Highly demanding
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Curriculum and careers
Electrical and Computer Engineering combines the study of electrical systems and computer hardware and software, preparing students to design circuits, processors, embedded systems, and computing infrastructure. Students study circuits, signals, computer architecture, and programming alongside hands-on design projects.
Core course themes
Digital Logic Design
Introduces the design of digital systems and logic circuits.
Computer Architecture
Studies how processors and computing systems are designed and organized.
Signals and Systems
Covers the mathematical analysis of signals used in communications and control.
Embedded Systems
Teaches programming and designing hardware-software systems.
Senior Design Project
Team-based project designing and building an electrical or computing system.
Common roles
- Electrical Engineer
- Hardware Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Firmware Engineer
- Systems Engineer
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Very hard and very demanding. Coursework requires a lot of time
Sep 2026
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