<P> Some trained physicists may also choose to become Electronic Engineers . </P> <P> A degree in electronics generally includes units covering physics, chemistry, 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 . </P> <P> Fundamental to the discipline are the sciences of physics and mathematics as these help to obtain both a qualitative and quantitative description of how such systems will work . Today most engineering work involves the use of computers and it is commonplace to use computer - aided design and simulation software programs when designing electronic systems . Although most electronic engineers will understand basic circuit theory, the theories employed by engineers generally depend upon the work they do . For example, quantum mechanics and solid state physics might be relevant to an engineer working on VLSI but are largely irrelevant to engineers working with macroscopic electrical systems . </P> <P> Apart from electromagnetics and network theory, other items in the syllabus are particular to electronics engineering course . Electrical engineering courses have other specialisms such as machines, power generation and distribution . This list does not include the extensive engineering mathematics curriculum that is a prerequisite to a degree . </P>

Applications of signal and system in electronic engineering