What is the Difference between "Electronic and Electrical Engineering " and "Electrical Engineering and Computer Science"?

Question

Hi everyone. I am going to study Electronic and Electrical Engineering, however, I know of another course known as Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. For me, it is very important to know the difference between both of them and which course is better (more complete). Thank you very much.

Answer 1

For hardware, it would be electronic and electrical engineering. If you like more software stuff, like intense programming, then electrical engineering and computer science would be your best bet.

I go to the university of waterloo which is widely known for its engineering and computer science programs, and I have definitely noticed that the current jobs heavily favor the programming sections. Majority of my friends that are doing well would be the ones that are extraordinary talented in computer science. So if you have a passion for programming and software, I would heavily recommend you go into that.

Answer 2

An electrical engineer would work for a power company while an electronics engineer would be working on computers.

Answer 3

Go to your local Library and take the Vocational Aptitude tests. These should be in the reference section. If not ask a librarian.

These tests will assist you in finding which field is best for you to work in for the rest of your life. This is the field you are best suited for, the easiest for you to learn, the one you will be happiest working in and make the most contribution.

There are several tests which narrow down the fields to a specific job area.

It will take you several hours over a couple of weekends to narrow it down to a job.

You don’t have to follow it but it helps to know what it is when choosing your paths and in choices A vs B in your career.

These tests are free at the library but you can also do these same tests online for a small fortune.

Another one is the ASVAB online for free.

It is distressing watching someone struggling along in a field he isn’t suited for and doesn’t like.



It was the best thing I ever did for me. My path was obvious after I did the tests.

The path may surprise you

Answer 4

I strongly encourage you to sit down with an adviser at the school of your choice and have this conversation with them. That would give you the most reliable first hand information.

Answer 5

I would expect E&EE to not be much involved in computer structures and programming and EE&CS to do exactly that plus power interfacing to computers.