Electrical & Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineers are involved in the design and development of telecommunications
networks, in the design and manufacture of consumer electronics, in the
development of control systems for space vehicles and robots, and in many
aspects of the power and automotive industries. Electrical engineers are
creators and innovative people who create things such as satellite communications,
cell phones, fiber optic networks, radar systems, sophisticated control
systems for defense and neural networks. Within all of these industries,
electrical engineers work in areas of research, manufacturing, development,
design, planning, and testing equipment.
Computer Engineering
Computer engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and the
application of computers and digital systems. The field covers hardware,
software, and the interaction between them. Computer engineers develop
networks, microprocessors, computers, and workstations, for the servers
and switches that support the internet. They also deal with the integration
of hardware and protocols that support the telecommunications network.
Computer engineers build microprocessor chips that control computers and
other electronic hardware.
Career Opportunities
Design:
1. Consumer Electronics (CD players, televisions, VCRs, stereos, gaming
devices)
2. Manufacturing Processes (machine control, programming, plant layout)
3. Computer Equipment (motherboards, processors, monitors, printers)
4. Communication devices (networks, cellular phones, pagers)
5. Information Technology (deployment of computer equipment, computer
networks, programming)
Career Outlook
Electrical engineering stands as the largest of the engineering professions.
Approximately one third of the world's engineers are "electrical."
Computer engineering is the fastest growing engineering discipline with
some predicting it will become the second largest profession after EE
within the next decade.
Areas commonly studied by electrical and computer engineering students
@ Temple.
1. Circuit analysis
2. Electro-Magnetics
3. Electric Power Systems
4. Digital Logic Circuits
5. Communication Systems
6. Instrumentation
7. Control Systems
The objective of the electrical & computer engineering program at
Temple University is to provide students with a broad knowledge of mathematics,
physical and engineering sciences, computer utilization, communication
skills, and societal factors from which students can synthesize unique
solutions to relatively complex problems related to electrical and computer
engineering.
Faculty
Temple Engineering Faculty are noted for their talents in teaching, advising,
mentoring and in scholarship. The College of Engineering faculty has been
recognized regionally and nationally for their teaching, research and
service to the engineering profession. The College of Engineering currently
has 25 full-time faculty members, making the faculty to student ratio
about 15:1, and the size of a typical engineering class is 10-20 students.
Senior Design Projects
The Senior Design Project is a capstone course of the senior year for
electrical and computer engineering students. The course is broken into
two semesters and is designed to create a professional work environment
in which a group of students, along with a faculty advisor (sometimes
a local company may provide assistance and donate materials) work together
to provide a solution to a problem.
Honors Program
Honors students at Temple University are part of the ultimate learning
community. These exceptionally talented students enjoy course sections
designed exclusively for them; the latest technology is integrated into
all sections. The distinguished Honors Program faculty challenges students
while addressing their unique needs.
The Temple University Honors Program is available to students who have completed AP or high school honors courses, rank near the top of their class, and/or score in top percentiles on the SAT or ACT. The program is also available to transfer students who complete at least 24 credits at an ABET certified college and earn at least a 3.5 GPA.
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