Is mechanical engineering tougher than computer science engineering?
Tougher how? CS is typically more math-intensive. Mechanical Engineering is more hands on(in terms of working with physical equipment). This too is a very generalized notion and isn't true for everyone pursuing CS or ME. This is frankly the wrong question to ask. Any major can be as hard or as easy as you want it to be.
Which one is better: mechanical engineering or computer science?
about 7 years ago, i was in the same situation. Here is my short story.I was and am really into cars and bikes.I also had immense interest in mechanics part of physics.I had the opportunity to select any branch in a decent university and I chose mechanical.But, the course of mechanical engineering is way more than mechanics , and there was only one course in 8th sem. about automobile. In most Indian colleges, the mech. stream is mostly theoretical. You just have to mug up stuff and vomit it in the exam to pass. This pissed me off and I never studied through out coll. No practicle knowledge of any use was imparted. I was so no interested in studying that I did everything except studies. These are the cons of mech. Also, there were only 3 girls in my mech. batch.The pros of mech. are - no girls, full on fun. I hardly attended classes. I had a bike, so my bike fever never died.If you are not getting into an IIT, top NITs, DTU, NSIT etc, then most colleges will have a similar scene as I have described. The placement scene is also not very bright in the mech. stream.The difficulty level of mech is also on the higher side when compared to CSE.Bottom line- Take mech. only if you wish to study further, cause the B tech in mechanical is pretty much useless. You can get almost all the B tech level knowledge by reading the books yourself.If you want to be an entrpreneur or join the industry right after graduation, take up CSE. But, this is only my opinion. Before making a decesion, go through the syllabus of both streams and see what interests you more.Also, If you have to chose between a premier college with mech. vs not so premier coll. with Cse, then chose the better college ,cause you can learn everything by yourself about computers as well.
How can I combine mechanical engineering and computer sciences?
Mahesh Bhatia has already given you the best answer. Let me give you a couple more options :1)Machine Learning , Data Science and the allied track with a minor in Mechanical Engineering subjects. You will look to get hired in large manufacturing companies (similar to Industrial Engg ), analyze their raw data and use your knowledge of modelling and simulation to create more efficient operating models. You will need to take courses in Systems Engg, Statistics, OR etc. A fair bit of programming skill is required.2)Robotics3)Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Computation. You will look to get hired in large companies like Boeing or the Govt/Military/SpaceX and do computation work. This is sort of narrow in scope and you have to be really good at what you do. You can even end up as an astronaut!
Why is mechanical engineering better than computer science engineering?
I'll point out some things I have noticed:1) Mechanical undergrads have very little working knowledge compared to a Computer Science undergrad. For example, if you ask me to design an IC engine completely, I can't do it, although I know how an IC engine works, what factors go into making a better and more efficient engine, and so on.The reason I can't completely design a system like an IC engine, or a turbine, or a gearbox is because of the sheer complexity of such systems.2) Most of the innovation in pure (isolated) mechanical engineering is already done, I feel. Can the IC engine really be improved? I believe so, but not by mechanical engineers alone. Material's scientists, electrical engineers etc. are also needed.This is hardly the case in CS. There are efforts being made everyday, to make computing faster, make better algorithms etc. 3) The average pay package for a CS undergrad is more than twice that for a mechanical undergrad at most IIT's (I don't know about other colleges), which I feel is again due to 1), and the huge value addition of CS companies.I'd like to point out one more thing: How valuable is a CS degree? Many of my friends who are not CS undergrads, are excellent programmers. A lot of them know computer architecture. Even I (being pretty bad at CS) code, or rather have to, since most undergrad projects require decent coding skills. Of course, computer science is much wider than what I just mentioned above. This was just an afterthought.
Which branch is better: mechanical or computer science engineering?
I am a Computer Science student and i have seen many of my friends failing in this stream.They are very good at theories but in case to practical knowledge ,they are good for nothing. So i would suggest you to choose Computer Science only if you are really passionate for it and if you find coding interesting.Apart from your academic syllabus you will have to learn a lot of extra technologies because syllabus is really outdated.And for it, you will have to give up all your free time.So choose your stream carefully because the rest of your life is going to depend on it.
Computer Science vs Mechanical Engineering vs Electronic Engineering?
Hey Everyone, I'm a Computer expert changing majors. I'm looking into doing either Mechanical Engineering or Electronic Engineering. Does Mechanical Engineering involve lots of physics and mathematics? My strength is computing, business, mathematics and understanding advanced science conceptions, and I'm willing to take on physics within the Mechanical Engineering mathematics side. Aerospace is what I'd love to specialize in within the Mechanical Engineering discipline. So, any advises, I'm in Glasgow, United Kingdom, if that helps. And the level of my study is: Scottish Higher National Certificate