Computer Engineering

Overview

Computer engineering has impacted and shaped the last 50 years more than any other field, and we are still in the midst of the digital revolution and information age. Smart devices, equipped with sensors and communicating over networks, are working together using artificial intelligence and deep learning and are growing at an ever-increasing pace. There is unparalleled demand for computer engineers who understand digital hardware and software interaction and can interface computing technology to other engineering systems.

At SIUE, computer engineering students study the fundamentals, but learn practical hands-on skills in well-equipped modern laboratories for computation, simulation, prototyping and measurement.

What can I do with a degree in computer engineering?

Graduates of the fully accredited computer engineering program work in applications areas that include:

Design and manufacturing of computer chips
Embedded electronic and computing systems, “smart” devices, and the Internet of Things
Artificial intelligence and data science
Satellite, radar and weather monitoring and forecasting systems
Automatic control systems for robotics, aircraft, medical devices, and manufacturing plants
Audio-, video- and data-communication systems, and satellite communications
Digital processing of audio, video and speech data using computers
Lasers and optical instrumentation and sensing
Healthcare applications including medical imaging, medical devices, and computer-aided diagnosis and treatment