Keji OJ:

No.. web designing fall under computer Eng..

Web designing is actually computer science. Computer engineering deals with hardware like networking, assembly, repairs, configuration etc while computer science deals with database, programming,web designing,SQL etc. The advantage of studying any of these courses in the university or polytechnic is that you will be expose to be a bit of the other. For example i studied computer engineering but am also into programming, web designing and database apart from networking,repairs and configuration of my main course. This is because i also learnt a bit of these computer science courses on campus.

كلورين: Someone who studies engineering at the end of his/her 5 years in school is called an Engineer!
On the other hand what do you call someone who studied comp/science? Anyone??

I have had this question, was wondering if anybody would be kind enough to help we with it?

They are mostly known as System Analyst, Computer Scientist or System Admin or Database Admin. You know, Computer science is very wide and you can easily get a job in any organization where there is IT unit or department.

.....when you then go and study computer science and you'd be taught the likes of Cobol, Fortran and other archaic languages

Ajibel: .....when you then go and study computer science and you'd be taught the likes of Cobol, Fortran and other archaic languages

You left out Pascal, gwbasic, Qbasic..

Biyi1471: Studying Computer Science you get to learn things like System Analysis and Design Methodology (SADM), SQL, C++, Java, communication and networking principles in theory, Cobol, web design, programming etc, majorly software oriented courses. On the other side, studying Computer engineering you get to know stuffs like computer components, circuit board electronics, Operating systems, Electromagnetic Discharge, Statics, electrons, transistors etc, mostly hardware and computer electronics. May I suggest some advice? Go for computer science and then take professional courses like A+, Network+ and other hardware related exams to cover for the engineering aspect of computing. I did just that and i kinda have larger knowledge both in Software and Hardware. Plus you could be employed as a computer engineer, computer scientist, system analyst or system admin.
Good luck..

na only u get sense for here joor...

Biyi1471: Studying Computer Science you get to learn things like System Analysis and Design Methodology (SADM), SQL, C++, Java, communication and networking principles in theory, Cobol, web design, programming etc, majorly software oriented courses. On the other side, studying Computer engineering you get to know stuffs like computer components, circuit board electronics, Operating systems, Electromagnetic Discharge, Statics, electrons, transistors etc, mostly hardware and computer electronics. May I suggest some advice? Go for computer science and then take professional courses like A+, Network+ and other hardware related exams to cover for the engineering aspect of computing. I did just that and i kinda have larger knowledge both in Software and Hardware. Plus you could be employed as a computer engineer, computer scientist, system analyst or system admin.
Good luck..

Nice post,
let me also add some, you"ll learn numerical analysis, system modelling,computer graphics, and have a good knowledge about operation research, optimization theory, and please take note, computer hardware is also taught data communication and networking, installation management.
Computer science makes you an all around computer specialist, with good logical and analytic mind.I would advise you to go for it, if u have the zeal and be prepared to go the extra mile.
Go for computer engineering if u want the swag attached to engineers.

Ajibel: .....when you then go and study computer science and you'd be taught the likes of Cobol, Fortran and other archaic languages

Ajibel: .....when you then go and study computer science and you'd be taught the likes of Cobol, Fortran and other archaic languages

Hehehe, funny as it may sound but they give you a good foundation in programming language, so when you start learning object oriented programming, it opens your eyes to a whole new world of possiblities, and you can categorically differentiate between your archaic and latest language

double08: Computer Science deals with the software aspect of a computer while Computer Engineering deals with the Hard ware aspect it,there is a little bit of Elect/Elect in Computer Engineering

Comp. Eng is 60% Electrical Engineering. We take the same course all the way up to second year, and start divering from there, but they are still some sources we take together. Computer Engineering deals a lot of digital instrumentation, interfacing hardware with software and things along those lines.

Nice topic,poster why not go for computer science but be aware that compu sci is harder.

@Op: i wish u rather went for Elect/elect engineering. Am a graduate of computer science from Uniben 09 set! As previous posters have said. Comp sci is more into software/programming! Were as Elect/elect comprises study of hardware, software and more. . . But ultimately it depends on you and what u can learn on ur own! Yes am a computer science graduate but i have expanded my knowledge base. Apart from personal study of hardware,i also opted for networking, so am currently trying to get a CCNA certificate! From there i wud luv to get A+

alex406: Nice topic,poster why not go for computer science but be aware that compu sci is harder.

At bold, it's more challenging should be appropriate. But hey op CS has a more wider range of options for you, than CE

I studied comp engineering and these are some of the courses covered. Comp installation nd management.
Fortran77. QBASIC. Networking, c++, robotics, software engineering. Graphics. Database creation nd mgt. Vb6.0. Computer architecture. Infotech. And much more. What am I trying to say, comp Engineering covers all aspects while comp science deals with the software part. In my next world , I will still choose comp Engineering

I would love you to go to a polytechnic to get a real foundation, understanding and the technical know how...lot's of practise is being done their..compared to uni ...

I'll like to add artificial intelligence, operations research, real time, assembly language, computational techniques and so many electrical nd electronics courses.

olaezebala:

Cause the only thing you can do as a Computer Engr in 9ja is replacement. Are they expected to build a motherboard or DVD rom e.t.c? They only need to know how to troubleshoot and find the faulty part of the system and go to computer village, buy the part and replace. Simple.

And they graduate to become Technicians and not Engineers. I doubt if we have Computer Engineers in nigeria, becos all i see most comp engr graduates do is fixing and replacement like people with A+ certification.

A lot of people here have got a very narrow view of computer engineering. Computer science deals with a lot of software based stuff. Computer engineering on the other hand, in addition to all the computer assembly and motherboard design that people are talking about. Some people fail to realize that Robotics and Automation is a part of computer engineering, Control systems is a part of computer engineering. For my computer engineering course, I felt like i was an elect/elect student. The software aspect to my own degree was very minimal C/C++/Java.. Our main programming course was on hardware programming, programming of electronic systems, digital design e.t.c. Networking was also done but not much emphasis was placed on it because as a computer engineer, what you're expected to know is slightly differnt from what most Nigerian universities teach.

If I'm to give advise, I'll suggest you do the computer engineering or if u had a choice elect/elect cos they are very close and you have greater opportunity after school. As for the software and networking stuff, any smart person can pick up a book and learn all those things, pick up a certification and you'll all be on the same level.

You find a lot of electrical engineers doing computer programming and network courses just to give them greater opportunities after school. A computer engineer can easily go back and do more certifications to learn more of the software side of things but it would be very difficult for a computer science graduate to say he wants to learn more detailed computer engineering stuff.

BTW, computer engineering is more than just PCs and networking.

miteolu:

Is always funny when I heard that a student spends 5 years @ the university to learn computer engineering. After a whole show no practical knowledge.

den whose fault?

I am a Computer Engineer and Scientist(based on my educational backgrounds). So these aren't really mutually-exclusive roles. The major problem is that as a Nigerian student youl most probably do a lot of painful Electrical/Electronic Engineering. The truth of the matter is that the distinction between the two fields are very narrow. If you have a flair for MAths and Physics then go for Engineering, you should ideally learn about physical stuff and hardware, and all the maths and physics behind them. As a scientist, you are more likely to learn about higher layer stuff like programming, operating systems, databases etc. There is actually a large intersection between both fields. But in my honest opinion, i think you would generally be better off studying computer science. Its a bit easier to learn stuff on your own, especially if u r interested in programming and web design. But at the end of the day a computer engineer or scientist can work in the same role in an IT setting. But the computer engineer has the advantage of being able to apply for stricter engineering jobs (eg in like oil companies them)

Israelie: Hello guys, I am seeking admission in Uniben and Kad poly. I applied for computer science as my 1st choice and computer engineering as second choice on both institutions, but my main aim is to become a Programmer and also a software creator. So Please I want you guys to enlighten me more on these 2 courses, and I also want to know the difference between them. Thanks.

Guy Bsc computer science is a good course or rather a nice addition to your CV, but in reality U won't learn anything.. I am an alumni of computer science uniben and I owe my knowledge and income in the IT world to external training... I advice u do the same.. Know what u wanna do and pursue professional courses and certs in that field... Peace.

I wuld advise u to go 4 comp engr because during my set,we av not less dan 1 coursemate d@ was beta dan most computer village guys d@ u r talkin abt.w@ u av to do is d@:av appropriate plans 4 ursef even b4 u gain admission,mt dos currently undergoing d prog n dos d@ r in d industry,interact wit dem,ask que n most importantly wen u intend to do ur 6mnth IT,dont go 4 moni radar u suld go 4 d experience dat u intend to garner, so d@ wuld b of immense benefit in d long run 4 u.lastly,all w@ d computer sci students do are also w@ d comp engr students do,d only diff is d@ d former tends to go deeper dan d latter.so if u av passion 4 let say web designing,y cant u start developing ursef on it nw and solidify dis wen u finally do it @ sch,but above all,u must av passion 4 w@eva field u want to specialised on because dis is w@ will kp u going wen d course seems boring.dere's notin d@ can b compare wit comp engr,FACT!!!

If you are interested in programming, go for computer science. Computer engineer teaches you a little bit of software, hardware or networking, then you are given the opportunity to concentrate on either one in your final year. Studying either course will benefit you more if you intend working in an advance country. I studied Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois and I work at an energy company as a systems analyst and my friend studied same and he is a database admin. I program in C# and .net alot and he programs in SQL alot. In other words, we are programmers. So you can study either and still become a programmer, it just depend on your concentration. Which ever course you get admitted to, take it.

baba11: I wuld advise u to go 4 comp engr because during my set,we av not less dan 1 coursemate d@ was beta dan most computer village guys d@ u r talkin abt.w@ u av to do is d@:av appropriate plans 4 ursef even b4 u gain admission,mt dos currently undergoing d prog n dos d@ r in d industry,interact wit dem,ask que n most importantly wen u intend to do ur 6mnth IT,dont go 4 moni radar u suld go 4 d experience dat u intend to garner, so d@ wuld b of immense benefit in d long run 4 u.lastly,all w@ d computer sci students do are also w@ d comp engr students do,d only diff is d@ d former tends to go deeper dan d latter.so if u av passion 4 let say web designing,y cant u start developing ursef on it nw and solidify dis wen u finally do it @ sch,but above all,u must av passion 4 w@eva field u want to specialised on because dis is w@ will kp u going wen d course seems boring.dere's notin d@ can b compare wit comp engr,FACT!!!

i could barely comprehend you post, even if you are on mobile, try use concise explanation.

Keji OJ:

No.. web designing fall under computer Eng..

No, Web designing can't fall under Engineering, haba!

Am a 400level computer sc student in a Nigerian univ. I wil advice u 2 go 4 computer sc considering ur intentions towards software dev n programmimg langs. Csc wil lay d fundamental n concrete basis of programmimg/SDLC in u. Bt have dis in mind, 9ja univ wholly lean on theories bt personal strives n pursuit towards ur dream can mk u soar high.
Best of luck!

Lowdie!these tuples,code blocks,strings and looping functions are so daaamn annoying!!!

what about systems engineering, what is it all about?

My answer: if u want to learn d basics of writing wonder softwares such as MS WORD & PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER choose computer science but if u want to learn d basics of buildings d Apple ipad 3 4rm scratch go 4 computer engineering. . . . . Also have it in mind dat when u finish 4rm dis 2 institutions dat u have mentioned, u'll b below half baked. .

Well, if ur ur aim is to write programs- go for comp sci. Bt for me, ill choose elect n elect anytime anyday. Esut offers comp sci n enginnerin n two of my friends dt grad frm d course r very good. One works in mtn and the other in an it firm. In d field of computer, school does not teach u all u need to know. Self development is key if u must do well in d field. Eee grads r everywia and very sharp. Wat u need frm school is certificate dt opens doors to jobs bt for u to actually do well, self development is key. Get a mentor dt does exactly wat u want to do. He/she will be able to advise u on certificatns to do even while in school. Make sure u hv atleast a certificatn during ur internship, it opens ur way during youth service and frm there, u can neva go down. Am telling u frm experience.
Wish u d best in ur studies.

double08: Computer Science deals with the software aspect of a computer while Computer Engineering deals with the Hard ware aspect it,there is a little bit of Elect/Elect in Computer Engineering

Point of correction, nt little of elect elect in comp engr, bt a great deal, e no easy, out of 8 courses, 5 will be electrical courses

When you study computer science in the university, take example University of Benin, you are trained to be called A Programmer / Systems Analyst.

Don't be misguided. I did my bachelors in Computer science and I am about finishing my masters in computer engineering. Computer science is more mathematics inclined. You learn a lot of algorithms and how mathematics is applied to the functions of a computer, including software. You learn the fundamentals of every area of computing. Networking, programming, web design. But nothing very in-depth. As for computer engineering, you have the choice to go into software, hardware or security. Your choice will determine what you learn. That was my experience anyway. Might be different in other schools.

Most people misunderstand what computer science stand for. Computer Science is a knowledge based profession likewise Computer Engineering. First you are called Programmer / Systems Analyst after your graduation in computer science. In the University of Benin for example, as a graduate of computer science your academic exposure emphasized on technologies and schematic models of programming and programming codes. Lexis and structure of programming languages finite automata skills, concepts of programming language, Compiler construction, High level language ranks, systems analysis and designs and mathematics. All these ranks high during your training. At the end of this academic theoretical training, you will be so much expose and have a good command of programming languages. You could develope your own compiler and rank yourself as microsoft. You could build your own software house. That is the vision.!!

But if you don't want to setup your own company for building new kind of software. You still have good opportunity to excel by using good existing tools. But I advise, after graduation, "You must not put money first!!!. Go for an industrial training!!! meet gurus in the field. Get a personal laptop and download free development environment and start building your own skills in the areas of your choice. There exist web development, ERP IS, GIS, Data warehousing, Systems / Network admins, Systems IS Auditors, IT governance etc etc. I repeat, Do not put money first. These skills development will be very simple and easy as you get along due to your already university academic. Please do not be like that nairalander who read computer science yet could not find his bearing and went for computer engineering as masters.