Different Tracks of Electrical Engineering

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<p>Hi. I am interested in Electrical Engineering, more like computer engineering, but I would like the broader knowledge of EE. Nevertheless, I still have to pick a track within EE: Electronics, Signals and Systems, or Photonics. Could you guys describe what the differences are between these 3 tracks and what someone in each track might work on? Thank you!</p>

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<p>I know I should probably speak to an Engineering adviser, and I will eventually, but I’m just exploring a little for now.</p>

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<p>I feel like electronics is most like computer engineering: you’re designing the hardware. Signals and Systems will involve a lot of mathematics: designing and analyzing data signals. Photonics is probably closest to physics. </p>

<p>I would wait until you finish the intro courses to decide which path is right for you.</p>