Interdisciplinary Computer Engineering Curriculum Keynote Talk

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Interdisciplinary Computer Engineering
CurriculumKeynote Talk
(My Teaching Philosophy)

• Vishwani D. Agrawal
• Agere Systems, Murray Hill, NJ, USA
• and Rutgers University, NJ
• vishwani02_at_yahoo.com
• http//cm.bell-labs.com/cm/cs/who/va
• Education Day Seminar, Bangalore, August 29, 2002

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Contents of Talk

• What is computer engineering?
• Why is it different from computer science and
  electrical engineering?
• Why should computer engineering be
  interdisciplinary?

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Physics vs. EE

• Physics
• Discovery of Electrical phenomenon
• Electrical principles
• Electrical engineering
• Applications
• Inventions

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Computing and Machines

• Computing
• Ancient methods, algorithms and machines
• Intermediate, mechanical, electromechanical,
  programming
• Modern, electronic, communications,
  multicomputers, software, applications

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Math, CS and CE

• Mathematics
• Discovery, intuition and ideas
• Computer science (CS)
• Computing algorithms, databases
• Programming, languages
• Architectures, compilers, operating systems
• Computer engineering (CE)
• Design and construction of computers
• Applications

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CE Applications

• Computing
• Communications
• Construction industry
• Defense
• Entertainment
• Manufacturing
• Medicine

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Interdisciplinary CE
EE
CS
Math
Applications
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A CE Curriculum

• Core
• Fundamental math, physics, chemistry
• Applied engineering, algorithms
• Computer Engineering and Science
• Computer systems, architecture, programming,
  digital design, VLSI
• Software engineering
• Selected applications EE, ME, civil,
  communication, media, medical, etc.

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A Computer Eng. Syllabus
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CE Curriculum (cont.)

• Specialization
• Automobiles
• Information technology
• Building architecture
• Manufacturing
• Electrical power
• Entertainment
• VLSI and computers
• Others

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Conclusion

• Computer engineering (CE) differs from basic
  sciences and existing applied sciences.
• CE has applications in almost all walks of modern
  life.
• CE deserves an identity separate from CS, EE and
  Mathematics.
• CE requires a carefully planned curriculum to
  serve diverse applications.