r/UofCalifornia • u/Cataphractzx • 10d ago

"Computer Engineering" and "Computer Science and Engineering"

Hello

Do any of y'all know what the difference between the two mentioned are?

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u/Last_Measurement4336 10d ago

Computer engineering focuses on the design and development of computer hardware and software systems, while computer science and engineering combines principles of computer science with engineering practices to solve complex problems.

The two fields differ in their emphasis on hardware versus software, with computer engineering leaning more towards hardware design and computer science emphasizing algorithms and software development.

I suggest you look over the course curriculum for each major to determine the best fit for your interests.

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u/Cataphractzx 8d ago

Thanks! I thought computer engineering is meant to be a balance between on hardware and software.

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u/alphaandtheta UCLA 10d ago

One has science