gtech2sure:
Computer Engineering is wide beyond as many thinks about it in Nigeria. It gives you a multiple chance of getting a job. It deals with hardwares (basic), Networking, communication i.e. transmission of radio frequency from one point to another, GSM Technology i.e. Sending digital signals within a geographical region, electronics design as well as programming.

While computer science only base on programming both web and application and little of networking.

But there is no way you can aquire all these in any of Nigeria Institution either Polytechnic or university except you go out to learn them. For me is like the two courses is more advance than the knowledge of our lecturers.

The only advice i have for you is to opt for Elect/Elect but if you have ability to aquire all those knowledge on your own, you can go for Computer Engineering.

PROPHETmichael:
In summary, if you love mathematics, go for computer Engineering but if you're only good at basic math then Computer science is for you.

Computer Engineering will earn you B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering) a first university degree in engineering.
Computer Science will earn you BSc (Bachelor of Science).

marisdgreat:
well am proud to be a computer science student fr IMT poly Enugu. d most important thing is for u to go outside n learn a computer skill cos while in school it is only theory they do lecture us. even in the theory aspect they r not trying, it is just for u to read n pass their exams. am currently on my IT cos of the computer training I attended before gaining admission n it was those knowledge n skills that am using now. pls don't mind my grammars

miketayo:


aside from C & C++ wat other languages did u study, was there a course on algorithm or data mining.. computer Sci is way bigger than u think. Engr is a good course, its just useless in this part of the world

bukiboy:


and you your foundation (theory) is not strong how you fit raise the building (practical). I remember wen I dey school some dey talk say we no go need all the things we dey learn from school, thank God I no listen to them. dos things help me when I dey for telecoms.

NotNairalandi:
op my elder brother is a computer scientist while my younger brother is a computer engineer ......the only diff bettween two of them is their bank account balance

poindexter229:
HelooNlanders. I’ve been a member of this forum for quite some time now and I must confess its been really informative and entertaining.
I’m having a bit of problem choosing my career prospect and would really love the experienced ones & graduates to help a brother on the matter.

I’m literally a Jambite who wants to study Computer Engineering in the university because someone ones told me that computer engineering course covers both the technical and software aspect of a computer whilst Computer Science deals on only the software part of a computer. I chose engineering because I wanted to use my full potentials and to cover more in the era of technology (I’m pretty good at maths).

But currently I’m hearing different stories bout computer engineering in the Nigeria University that it doesn’t worth it and it’s a waste of time and students are been denied practicals which is not supposed to be so (based on its technicality).
So please our graduates in the house esp those who studied the above mentioned courses or similar stuffs should please assist a young fellow.
Please Moderator forward this to FP as it might as well help those of same or similar problem.

(Intend applying unizik as a first choice)

poindexter229:
HelooNlanders. I’ve been a member of this forum for quite some time now and I must confess its been really informative and entertaining.
I’m having a bit of problem choosing my career prospect and would really love the experienced ones & graduates to help a brother on the matter.

I’m literally a Jambite who wants to study Computer Engineering in the university because someone ones told me that computer engineering course covers both the technical and software aspect of a computer whilst Computer Science deals on only the software part of a computer. I chose engineering because I wanted to use my full potentials and to cover more in the era of technology (I’m pretty good at maths).

But currently I’m hearing different stories bout computer engineering in the Nigeria University that it doesn’t worth it and it’s a waste of time and students are been denied practicals which is not supposed to be so (based on its technicality).
So please our graduates in the house esp those who studied the above mentioned courses or similar stuffs should please assist a young fellow.
Please Moderator forward this to FP as it might as well help those of same or similar problem.

(Intend applying unizik as a first choice)

Chukwuka16:
Very good question @OP. However, you have to do your home work thoroughly. Considering the fact that you want to study in Nigeria, the Engineering option is preferred for the obvious reason that it is a professional course and allows you to become a registered engineer which might be useful in the future. Aside that it offers no further significant benefit. For Computer Science however, it is the 'in thing' now. I have an engineering background for my first two degrees but I'm currently doing a doctorate in CS and I can tell you the opportunities are immense. This is due to the increasingly role of big data and machine intelligence/artificial intelligence/data mining etc. in our decision making process. These research areas are offering a very promising future and Nigeria is really a fertile ground for such disciplines. You may thus consider an engineering option but with dedicated and disciplined focus on learning some programming languages like Python, Matlab, R, C/C++ etc. and further building immense capacity in mathematics/statistics especially problem formulation/modelling and toy with some basic AI program and apply them in basic optimisation problems. What I have been saying is this - do well to graduate with good grades in Comp. Engr but build immense capacity in your programming skills but with practical application to everyday issues. Do not forget to update yourself with the trends in CS (data management and AI) by being a registered student member of IEEE to have access to some open access journals. Also trail papers for free from academia.edu to researchgate on AI/machine learning. You need to do a serious research on what you want and make up your mind. Ultimately, never forget to always consult your creator - God to ask for direction. He made you and thus knows what's best for you. You can never be wrong taking His advice. All the best!

GreenMavro:


Computer Engineers are involved with mainly the hardware part of computers


Computer Science is software


Seun now na Computer Engineer e b, dats y he always dy watch nairaland server room every day like may gauard


lalastica na computer scientist e dy always move trends to front page

peterswagg:
Well poster.... I think it depends on the school you are going to, however I will advise you to choose computer science because at least you can be able to learn the software aspect online without the help of any lecturer. The truth is in a typical Nigeria federal or state university you hardly see any lecturer that is good in a programming language talk less of teaching it.

Chukwuka16:
Very good question @OP. However, you have to do your home work thoroughly. Considering the fact that you want to study in Nigeria, the Engineering option is preferred for the obvious reason that it is a professional course and allows you to become a registered engineer which might be useful in the future. Aside that it offers no further significant benefit. For Computer Science however, it is the 'in thing' now. I have an engineering background for my first two degrees but I'm currently doing a doctorate in CS and I can tell you the opportunities are immense. This is due to the increasingly role of big data and machine intelligence/artificial intelligence/data mining etc. in our decision making process. These research areas are offering a very promising future and Nigeria is really a fertile ground for such disciplines. You may thus consider an engineering option but with dedicated and disciplined focus on learning some programming languages like Python, Matlab, R, C/C++ etc. and further building immense capacity in mathematics/statistics especially problem formulation/modelling and toy with some basic AI program and apply them in basic optimisation problems. What I have been saying is this - do well to graduate with good grades in Comp. Engr but build immense capacity in your programming skills but with practical application to everyday issues. Do not forget to update yourself with the trends in CS (data management and AI) by being a registered student member of IEEE to have access to some open access journals. Also trail papers for free from academia.edu to researchgate on AI/machine learning. You need to do a serious research on what you want and make up your mind. Ultimately, never forget to always consult your creator - God to ask for direction. He made you and thus knows what's best for you. You can never be wrong taking His advice. All the best!

bukiboy:


I disagree with you sir

darkhorizon:
OP since you are going for a first degree(Bsc) i will advice you apply for a field which is broad.
I will recommend Electrical Engineering or Physics,since i can sense that your choice for CE and CS is actually from a love for Electronics.

You can learn programming as a hobby. Moreover,programming these days is not restricted to any particular field.

Also,don't be surprised that at the end of studying these courses( EE or Physics) ,your interest might shift from Electronics and it's derivatives to Energy , Photonics, Telecommunication etc... or might still stay with Electronics,who knows?

And EE or Physics actually prepares you for these various fields which you can later go into during your PG.
Good Luck. Cheers.

jaybee3:


Embedded systems/programming
Software engineering & microprocessors


Been a while bro..I don forget.. finished the first degree in '03

Coincidentally, my MSc in Information Engineering (EE) had more computer science modules

Chukwuka16:
It might be instructive to point out that the traditional definition of courses might no longer hold. As has been rightly argued, the ability to transfer skills across various jobs is what's critical. How else do you explain psychologists now leading research on energy demand studies and supervising research students (MS and PhD) in engineering domiciled disciplines? Simple, research is now multi-disciplinary and so the fine line distinguishing most disciplines has been eroded. I do not think it would be helpful arguing over the superiority of CS or Comp Engr over themselves. No one really cares again. Can you transfer your CS knowledge and solve engineering problems? How flexible are you in transferring your skills across professions - that's the key. I'm currently working with a social scientist at KCL who is using data and other emerging trends (sentiment analysis and social behaviour modelling) in modelling situational decisions taken during wars/conflicts. That doesn't even cut the absurdity of other multidisciplinary collaborations!

miketayo:


Embedded systems/programming
Software engineering & microprocessors
I did all these in my BSc
although u must have gone deeper doing all those mnemonics assembly language, but if u studied in Nigeria, i can bet u didn't do intense practical on it

jaybee3:


I didn't study in Naij

poindexter229:
HelooNlanders. I’ve been a member of this forum for quite some time now and I must confess its been really informative and entertaining.
I’m having a bit of problem choosing my career prospect and would really love the experienced ones & graduates to help a brother on the matter.

I’m literally a Jambite who wants to study Computer Engineering in the university because someone ones told me that computer engineering course covers both the technical and software aspect of a computer whilst Computer Science deals on only the software part of a computer. I chose engineering because I wanted to use my full potentials and to cover more in the era of technology (I’m pretty good at maths).

But currently I’m hearing different stories bout computer engineering in the Nigeria University that it doesn’t worth it and it’s a waste of time and students are been denied practicals which is not supposed to be so (based on its technicality).
So please our graduates in the house esp those who studied the above mentioned courses or similar stuffs should please assist a young fellow.
Please Moderator forward this to FP as it might as well help those of same or similar problem.

(Intend applying unizik as a first choice)

miketayo:


so how far did u go?

jaybee3:


Secondary School

miketayo:


lol i meant with mnemonics and where did u study

Acetyl:
It depends on the school you choosing. The school graduated from offers it as Computer science and Engineering (CSE) department. It's when you get to 300level that you have to choose your option... Good luck.

babalonimi:
Lautech

peterswagg:
Well poster.... I think it depends on the school you are going to, however I will advise you to choose computer science because at least you can be able to learn the software aspect online without the help of any lecturer. The truth is in a typical Nigeria federal or state university you hardly see any lecturer that is good in a programming language talk less of teaching it.

Chukwuka16:
Very good question @OP. However, you have to do your home work thoroughly. Considering the fact that you want to study in Nigeria, the Engineering option is preferred for the obvious reason that it is a professional course and allows you to become a registered engineer which might be useful in the future. Aside that it offers no further significant benefit. For Computer Science however, it is the 'in thing' now. I have an engineering background for my first two degrees but I'm currently doing a doctorate in CS and I can tell you the opportunities are immense. This is due to the increasingly role of big data and machine intelligence/artificial intelligence/data mining etc. in our decision making process. These research areas are offering a very promising future and Nigeria is really a fertile ground for such disciplines. You may thus consider an engineering option but with dedicated and disciplined focus on learning some programming languages like Python, Matlab, R, C/C++ etc. and further building immense capacity in mathematics/statistics especially problem formulation/modelling and toy with some basic AI program and apply them in basic optimisation problems. What I have been saying is this - do well to graduate with good grades in Comp. Engr but build immense capacity in your programming skills but with practical application to everyday issues. Do not forget to update yourself with the trends in CS (data management and AI) by being a registered student member of IEEE to have access to some open access journals. Also trail papers for free from academia.edu to researchgate on AI/machine learning. You need to do a serious research on what you want and make up your mind. Ultimately, never forget to always consult your creator - God to ask for direction. He made you and thus knows what's best for you. You can never be wrong taking His advice. All the best!

Akiliogidi:



I graduated from same department & same school...Both are nice course, but I prefer computer science not because that's what I studied(only liked d course during my IT & I never regretted...only regret is graduating with 2:2, but making up & improving myself by learning different programming language...wanted to study something else)...Back then in my hostel computer engineering students use to admire us...whenever my coursemate come around & we are coding, that's when u will see the engine boys begging us to teach them that they are just studying c.engineering for mouth..This is incredible but it is d gospel truth..in my hostel then, I was known as d programmer

jaybee3:


What's your level of education?

Your answer will determine how i respond to your quoted post