Comments on: B.Tech in CSE = Computer Engineer? http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/ Dreams to Reality: A Sojourn Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:39:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hari http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Hari Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:23:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-433 Hi, thought I'd clarify a bit since I'm mentioned in this post a lot. The Computer Science & Engineering degree as taught in Kerala blows. Elsewhere, it's not so. There's a lot to learn from the academia which is useful and practical in every day life.<br/><br/> There is also a pretty big difference between being a computer science graduate and being a software engineer. Knowledge of the former isn't required for the latter, but it definitely does help.<br/><br/> My suggestion: learn it yourself. The compiler construction book for example is a gem. If only people weren't asked to mug it up whole!<br/><br/><b>@ Vishnu:</b><br/>Truly honoured by your comment,Vishnu <i>chetta</i>... :D<br/><br/>The content in this post was truly based on hear-say and some, if not many, personal experiences. :-)<br/><br/>"<i>There is also a pretty big difference between being a computer science graduate and being a software engineer.</i>"<br/>*Sheepish grin*<br/>Ah... I often used use both terms interchangeably! Never knew the *exact* border-line. Thanks for enlightening me, bro. :-)<br/><br/>I'll only learn Compiler Design in S6. And I'll sure keep your words in mind!<br/><br/>Thanks once again. Your comment made my day, bro! :-) Hi, thought I'd clarify a bit since I'm mentioned in this post a lot. The Computer Science & Engineering degree as taught in Kerala blows. Elsewhere, it's not so. There's a lot to learn from the academia which is useful and practical in every day life.

There is also a pretty big difference between being a computer science graduate and being a software engineer. Knowledge of the former isn't required for the latter, but it definitely does help.

My suggestion: learn it yourself. The compiler construction book for example is a gem. If only people weren't asked to mug it up whole!

@ Vishnu:
Truly honoured by your comment,Vishnu chetta… :D

The content in this post was truly based on hear-say and some, if not many, personal experiences. :-)

“There is also a pretty big difference between being a computer science graduate and being a software engineer.“
*Sheepish grin*
Ah… I often used use both terms interchangeably! Never knew the *exact* border-line. Thanks for enlightening me, bro. :-)

I’ll only learn Compiler Design in S6. And I’ll sure keep your words in mind!

Thanks once again. Your comment made my day, bro! :-)

]]> By: Vishnu Gopal http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Vishnu Gopal Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:13:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-432 Hi, thought I'd clarify a bit since I'm mentioned in this post a lot. The Computer Science & Engineering degree as taught in Kerala blows. Elsewhere, it's not so. There's a lot to learn from the academia which is useful and practical in every day life.<br/><br/>There is also a pretty big difference between being a computer science graduate and being a software engineer. Knowledge of the former isn't required for the latter, but it definitely does help.<br/><br/>My suggestion: learn it yourself. The compiler construction book for example is a gem. If only people weren't asked to mug it up whole! Hi, thought I'd clarify a bit since I'm mentioned in this post a lot. The Computer Science & Engineering degree as taught in Kerala blows. Elsewhere, it's not so. There's a lot to learn from the academia which is useful and practical in every day life.

There is also a pretty big difference between being a computer science graduate and being a software engineer. Knowledge of the former isn't required for the latter, but it definitely does help.

My suggestion: learn it yourself. The compiler construction book for example is a gem. If only people weren't asked to mug it up whole!

]]> By: Hari http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-431 Hari Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:23:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-431 <b>@ sriram:</b><br/>Congrats! :-) @ sriram:
Congrats! :-)

]]> By: Sriram http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-430 Sriram Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:19:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-430 man.. my combi plan is active now!!! I stayed up just to see if it changed :)<br/><br/>Wohoo! man.. my combi plan is active now!!! I stayed up just to see if it changed :)

Wohoo!

]]> By: Hari http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Hari Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:00:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-429 <b>@ binnyva.com:</b><br/>I could very well see that in your website(s)! :-o<br/><br/>Man, you're a hardcore professional!!<br/><br/>You're true down to the last word... @ binnyva.com:
I could very well see that in your website(s)! :-o

Man, you’re a hardcore professional!!

You’re true down to the last word…

]]> By: binnyva.com http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-428 binnyva.com Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:52:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-428 First of, I am one of the self-taught professionals - and I am proud to be one.<br/><br/>In my opinion, its not possible to teach computer since without revamping the education structure. Computer field changes so fast that you have to rewrite the books twice every semester. First of, I am one of the self-taught professionals – and I am proud to be one.

In my opinion, its not possible to teach computer since without revamping the education structure. Computer field changes so fast that you have to rewrite the books twice every semester.

]]> By: Hari http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Hari Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-427 <b>@ Abhi:</b><br/>Thanks for the detailed comment. You're right, bro! It's a different scenarion for mechanical engineers. :D But as I've tried to zero in my subject. At least in my subject, self learning is the only go!<br/><br/>But see... it's not possible to know <b>EVERYTHING</b>! Your colleagues didn't know the answer either, didn't they? Then why fear? :D <br/><br/><br/><b>@ brokenconcept:</b><br/>Yep, you're right, Laksh dude! But I guess we'll have to remain <b>HOPING</b> for a <b>LONG LONG TIME</b>! :-(<br/>And yeah, the risks must be <b>really</b> calculated, and the supplis must be avoided! Tough job, yes.<br/><br/><br/><b>@ jj:</b><br/>True to the core, sis! Exams always usher in a sea of such thoughts!! Hope I'll get over them quickly coz it's virtually disturbing my peace! ;-) @ Abhi:
Thanks for the detailed comment. You’re right, bro! It’s a different scenarion for mechanical engineers. :D But as I’ve tried to zero in my subject. At least in my subject, self learning is the only go!

But see… it’s not possible to know EVERYTHING! Your colleagues didn’t know the answer either, didn’t they? Then why fear? :D

@ brokenconcept:
Yep, you’re right, Laksh dude! But I guess we’ll have to remain HOPING for a LONG LONG TIME! :-(
And yeah, the risks must be really calculated, and the supplis must be avoided! Tough job, yes.

@ jj:
True to the core, sis! Exams always usher in a sea of such thoughts!! Hope I’ll get over them quickly coz it’s virtually disturbing my peace! ;-)

]]> By: jj http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-426 jj Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:00:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-426 Totally agree with you on this. Education does not serve its purpose when it is marginalized to achieving a few grades by mugging up fundas. Its even more ridiculous when you are rated as per the grades you score instead of the level of knowledge you have and how you apply it to contemporary things. <br/><br/>Step into the industry and you feel wasted coz of your education (as a friend quoted).<br/><br/>It happens man... especially when the exam fever gets onto you.<br/>The whole system just bugs you. This reminds of my undergrad days I myself used to get this sudden urge to blog about the same on the days before an exam! Totally agree with you on this. Education does not serve its purpose when it is marginalized to achieving a few grades by mugging up fundas. Its even more ridiculous when you are rated as per the grades you score instead of the level of knowledge you have and how you apply it to contemporary things.

Step into the industry and you feel wasted coz of your education (as a friend quoted).

It happens man… especially when the exam fever gets onto you.
The whole system just bugs you. This reminds of my undergrad days I myself used to get this sudden urge to blog about the same on the days before an exam!

]]> By: Brokenconcept Fusedauthority http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-425 Brokenconcept Fusedauthority Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:30:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-425 Absolutely right Hari. In OUR university you've got to take calculated risks and take the path less taken, even if it might mean a few more supplies. The only difference between "proper education" and "kerala university" is that both are miles apart from each other. I have hope that one day they WILL realize their stupidity and give us a "real" syllabus. Till then, keep hoping! Absolutely right Hari. In OUR university you’ve got to take calculated risks and take the path less taken, even if it might mean a few more supplies. The only difference between “proper education” and “kerala university” is that both are miles apart from each other. I have hope that one day they WILL realize their stupidity and give us a “real” syllabus. Till then, keep hoping!

]]> By: ~==[[[ Abhi ]]]==~ http://www.harishanker.net/2008/07/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/comment-page-1/#comment-424 ~==[[[ Abhi ]]]==~ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:45:00 +0000 http://thethunderbolt.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/btech-in-cse-computer-engineer/#comment-424 Well nicely put. I'm myself an engineer who works in an engineering CORE field and still can't apply a single thing i learned when i was in my college in my job. Basically because, either i've forgotten what i'd LEARNED by rote or i just didn't consider those topics as important. That's what happens when a field like engineering, which has ONLY practical applications is taught by people who've no industry experience. I'm telling each and every junior of mine what to give importance on and what not to waste time on. That's coz i was so ashamed of myself when i faced my 1st interview after i got this job. It was a periodic assessment thingy done in our firm to make sure the guys they picked are the right one's and have the best of knowledge. They asked me a simple question about the various commercial types of stainless steels and sadly i'd NEVER heard that vast field in my entire BTech, nor did any of my colleagues here @ work. It was then that i realised that what i learned is nothing and i should not make my juniors suffer.<br/><br/>Hence i do believe that an engineer isn't one who has a BTech or a BE degree, but still SELF learning won't be possible in a field like MECHANICAL engineering. So can't say that i agree to your post :) Well nicely put. I’m myself an engineer who works in an engineering CORE field and still can’t apply a single thing i learned when i was in my college in my job. Basically because, either i’ve forgotten what i’d LEARNED by rote or i just didn’t consider those topics as important. That’s what happens when a field like engineering, which has ONLY practical applications is taught by people who’ve no industry experience. I’m telling each and every junior of mine what to give importance on and what not to waste time on. That’s coz i was so ashamed of myself when i faced my 1st interview after i got this job. It was a periodic assessment thingy done in our firm to make sure the guys they picked are the right one’s and have the best of knowledge. They asked me a simple question about the various commercial types of stainless steels and sadly i’d NEVER heard that vast field in my entire BTech, nor did any of my colleagues here @ work. It was then that i realised that what i learned is nothing and i should not make my juniors suffer.

Hence i do believe that an engineer isn’t one who has a BTech or a BE degree, but still SELF learning won’t be possible in a field like MECHANICAL engineering. So can’t say that i agree to your post :)

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