Hi, Ive seen engineering course load having 3 physics subjects. (including computer engineering) in the other hand,computer science degree has just one elective physic named units and vectors. its elective courses but why computer engineering has 3 physics? you do not need much physics in computer science?
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Well, the answer lies in the fundamental difference in between CS and CE. The reason CE has more physics is because CE is more digital hardware related than CS. CS may take an intro to digital design course but beyond that usually does not go into much more depth. CE on the other hand, goes into great depth in digital hardware and you need to understand electromagnetics for that and that is part of Physics(usually 2nd semester physics). Also CE deals more with software that may interact heavily with external hardware(robotics, factory automation, automobile subystems, etc.) so you need to understand mechanics as well. CS is more general purpose software.
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Computer science includes designing processors, processors are made of semiconductors, you need quantum mechanics to understand semiconductors.
It may also include optical signalling and optical fibre communications, which requires optics and transmission line theory.
Besides, how about quantum computers ?
It may also include optical signalling and optical fibre communications, which requires optics and transmission line theory.
Besides, how about quantum computers ?
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Yes, physics and math are very important.
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Yea and math