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== Academic courses ==

Academic programs vary between colleges, but typically include a combination of topics in computer science, computer engineering, and [[electrical engineering]]. [[Undergraduate education|Undergraduate]] courses usually include [[Computer programming|programming]], [[algorithms]] and [[data structures]], [[computer architecture]], [[operating systems]], [[computer networks]], [[parallel computing]], [[embedded systems]], [[algorithmics|algorithms design]], [[Network analysis (electrical circuits)|circuit analysis]] and [[electronics]], [[digital logic]] and [[Processor (computing)|processor]] design, [[computer graphics (computer science)|computer graphics]], [[scientific computing]], [[software engineering]], [[database|database systems]], [[digital signal processing]], [[virtualization]], [[computer simulation]]s and [[game programming|games]] programming. CSE programs also include core subjects of theoretical computer science such as [[theory of computation]], [[numerical methods]], [[machine learning]], [[programming language theory|programming theory]] and [[Programming paradigm|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 [[image processing]], [[data science]], [[robotics]], [[bio-inspired computing]], [[computational biology]], [[autonomic computing]] and [[artificial intelligence]].<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 [[mathematics|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 syllabus|url=http://www.gate.iitg.ac.in/Syllabi/CS_Computer-Science-and-Information-Technology.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> Students usually also have the opportunity to choose one social science subject.

== Opportunities ==

Computer science engineering offers immense scope and growth opportunities in the constantly evolving technological landscape. This is substantiated by a comprehensive report published by [[Microsoft]] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Brad |date=2020-06-30 |title=Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy |url=https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/06/30/microsoft-launches-initiative-to-help-25-million-people-worldwide-acquire-the-digital-skills-needed-in-a-covid-19-economy/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Official Microsoft Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>. The report emphasizes the expanding prospects within the field, shedding light on the increasing demand for skilled professionals and the pivotal role played by computer science in driving [[innovation]] across diverse industries<ref>{{Cite web |title=Which Industries & Professions Use Computer Science? |url=https://www.nobledesktop.com/learn/computer-science/industries-and-professions |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=www.nobledesktop.com}}</ref>.

== Example universities with CSE majors and departments ==