Computer systems engineering is a discipline that embodies the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems, computer-controlled equipment, and networks of intelligent devices. It is solidly grounded in the theories and principles of computing, mathematics, science and engineering, and it applies these theories and principles to solve technical problems through the design of computing hardware, software, networks, and processes. This course is designed to develop ingenuity, creativity, invention and product development skills, through a wide and varied curriculum, informed by cutting-edge research and current industrial needs. You will be carry out extensive team-project work in state-of-the-art laboratories, and have the oppotunity to join a vibrant and dynamic student-led Computing Society. Learn to design, create and integrate software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer-controlled equipment. Develop your knowledge of the processes involved in constructing, analysing and maintaining computer systems over their lifetime. Become familiar with a number of computer-based and laboratory tools for the analysis and design of computer systems, including both hardware and software elements Examine the societal context in which engineering is practiced, as well as the effects of engineering projects on society Gain expereince of working in teams and communicating complex-ideas, in writtten, orals and graphical formats, and critically evaluate materials presented by others

Increasingly, computer-systems engineers are involved in the design of computer-based systems to address highly specialized and specific application needs. Computer-systems engineers work in most industries, including the computer, car, aerospace, telecommunications, power production, manufacturing, defence, and electronics industries. They design high-tech devices ranging from tiny microelectronic integrated-circuit chips, to powerful systems that utilize those chips and efficient telecommunication systems that interconnect those systems. They also work in distributed computing environments (local and wide area networks, wireless networks, internets, intranets), and embedded computer systems (such as aircraft, spacecraft, and automobile control systems in which computers are embedded to perform various functions). A wide array of complex technological systems, such as power generation and distribution systems and modern processing and manufacturing plants, rely on computer systems developed and designed by computer-systems engineers.