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Electronic Engineering
Electronic engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the behavior
and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with
electronic devices, systems, or equipment. The term now also covers a large part
of electrical engineering degree courses as studied at most European
universities. Its practitioners are called electronics engineers in Europe. In
the Americas and some other parts of the world, the term electrical engineer is
used to describe a person doing the same work.In many areas, electronic
engineering is considered to be at the same level as electrical engineering,
requiring that more general programmes be called electrical and electronic
engineering (many UK universities have departments of Electronic and Electrical
Engineering). Both define a broad field that encompasses many subfields
including those that deal with power, instrumentation engineering,
telecommunications, and semiconductor circuit design amongst many others
Education and training
Electronics engineers typically possess an academic degree with a major in
electronic engineering. The length of study for such a degree is usually three
or four years and the completed degree may be designated as a Bachelor of
Engineering, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science depending upon
the university. Many UK universities also offer Master of Engineering (MEng)
degrees at undergraduate level.The degree generally includes units covering
physics, mathematics, project management and specific topics in electrical
engineering. Initially such topics cover most, if not all, of the subfields of
electronic engineering. Students then choose to specialize in one or more
subfields towards the end of the degree.
Some electronics engineers also choose to pursue a postgraduate degree such as a
Master of Science (MSc), Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD), or an
Engineering Doctorate (EngD). The Master degree is being introduced in some
European and American Universities as a first degree and the differentiation of
an engineer with graduate and postgraduate studies is often difficult. In these
cases, experience is taken into account. The Master and Engineer's degree may
consist of either research, coursework or a mixture of the two. The Doctor of
Philosophy consists of a significant research component and is often viewed as
the entry point to academia. In most countries, a Bachelor's degree in
engineering represents the first step towards certification and the degree
program itself is certified by a professional body. After completing a certified
degree program the engineer must satisfy a range of requirements (including work
experience requirements) before being certified. Once certified the engineer is
designated the title of Professional Engineer (in the United States and Canada),
Chartered Engineer (in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, South Africa and
Zimbabwe), Chartered Professional Engineer (in Australia) or European Engineer
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