What are the ECE Disciplines?
• The ECE disciplines (Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering) are all associated in some way with harnessing electricity for useful purposes. Electricity is such a useful phenomenon because at high intensities it can be used to convey power that is used for lighting, motion, heating, cooling, etc. At lower intensities, it can be used to convey information in the form of signals. For example, the acoustic vibrations of a voice or music signal can be easily converted into an electrical signal by a microphone. It can then be amplified, stored and replayed on various types of media or broadcast over the airways. Electrical signaling is the foundation of computers and computer hardware. • So, to be an engineer and to be able to perform these remarkable feats, one must have the required education and background.
