Computer science and engineering

{{short description|University academic program}} [[File:Colorful lines of code (Unsplash).jpg|Computer programming, an essential component of CSE|thumb|300px]] '''Computer science and engineering''' ('''CSE''') is an academic subject comprising approaches of computer science and computer engineering. There is no clear division in computing between science and engineering, just like in the field of materials science and engineering. However, some classes are historically more related to computer science (e.g. data structures and algorithms), and other to computer engineering (e.g. computer architecture). Some universities and institutions in India (like IITs) have academic departments named as Department of CSE. CSE is also a term often used in Europe to translate the name of technical or engineering informatics academic programs. It is offered in both undergraduate as well postgraduate with specializations.<ref name="mit-6- 3">{{Cite web|title=Computer Science and Engineering (Course 6-3) < MIT|url=http://catalog.mit.edu/degree-charts/computer-science-engineering-course-6-3/|access-date=2021-10-31|website=catalog.mit.edu}}</ref>

So, CSE may refer to: academic subject, academic program, academic department.

== Academic courses == Academic programs vary between universities, but typically include a combination of topics in computer science, computer engineering <ref>{{Cite web|title=Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – Ajman University|url=https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/academics/academic-programs-majors/programs/bachelor-of-science-in-computer-engineering|website=Ajman University|access-date=2025-08-18}}</ref> and Electronics engineering. Undergraduate courses usually include subjects like programming, algorithms and data structures, computer architecture, operating systems, computer networks, embedded systems, Design and analysis of algorithms, circuit analysis and electronics, digital logic and design, software engineering, database systems and core subjects of theoretical computer science such as theory of computation, numerical methods, cloud computing, machine learning, programming theory and paradigms.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-08|title=GATE CS 2021 (Revised) Syllabus|url=https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/gate-cs-2021-revised-syllabus/|access-date=2021-06-20|website=GeeksforGeeks|language=en}}</ref> Modern academic programs also cover emerging computing fields like Artificial intelligence, image processing, data science, robotics, bio-inspired computing, Internet of things, autonomic computing and Cyber security .<ref>{{cite web|title=Courses in Computer Science and Engineering {{!}} Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering|url=https://www.cs.washington.edu/education/courses/|access-date=2020-08-22|website=www.cs.washington.edu}}</ref> Most CSE programs require introductory mathematical knowledge, hence the first year of study is dominated by mathematical courses, primarily discrete mathematics, mathematical analysis, linear algebra, probability and statistics, as well as the introduction to physics and electrical and electronic engineering.<ref name="mit-6- 3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Computer Science - GATE 2025 syllabus |url=https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/doc/2025/GATE%20_CS_2025_Syllabus.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712105714/http://www.gate.iitg.ac.in:80/Syllabi/CS_Computer-Science-and-Information-Technology.pdf |archive-date=2017-07-12}}</ref>

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