Fields of Engineering Flashcards
a branch of Engineering that focuses on issues related to atmospheric and space travel
Aerospace Engineering
focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of marine vessels and structures, such as ships, boats, and submarines
Marine Engineering
revolves around the study and use of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. In simple terms,____________ deals with generating and distributing power and using it to control machines and devices
Electrical Engineering
making and maintaining automobiles: this involves design, development, and maintenance
Automotive Engineering
specialized branch of Electrical Engineering that focuses on designing and implementing communication systems.
Telecommunications Engineering
focuses on the design, development, and testing of the physical components of a computer, such as processors, chips, circuits, memory, and motherboards.
Computer (Hardware) Engineering
focuses on the infrastructure and buildings of our society
Civil Engineering
deals with the construction of safe and resistant structures fit for the environment around them
Structural Engineering
applies engineering principles to environmental issues in order to find solutions for problems like pollution, developing sustainable sources of energy, or waste management
Environmental Engineering
about the design, construction and operation of transportation systems for people and goods alike. It includes transport by air, rail, highway, roads, and even pipelines
Transportation Engineering
involves finding ways to turn raw materials into finished products through chemical processes.
Chemical Engineering
uses principles of Chemical Engineering but combines them with Biotechnology and Industrial Engineering in order to develop new medicinal drugs and ensure the safe production and distribution of these products
Pharmaceutical Engineering
focuses on processes that involve the use of living organisms or their components for the production of food, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and water treatment products
Biochemical Engineering
focused on the production and improvement of textile products. Engineers work with fibers, fabrics, yarns, and other materials to design diverse products, such as materials for medical devices, heat-resistant fabrics for firefighters’ uniforms, or even biomedical materials for artificial organs
Textile Engineering
an interdisciplinary field which integrates knowledge from several engineering branches like industrial, electrical, mechanical, and others in order to design well-performing systems
Systems Engineering
focuses on optimizing complex systems and processes in various industries. This can apply to areas like manufacturing, services, transportation, healthcare, and commerce, as well as others.
Industrial Engineering
deals with the design and optimization of supply chains – the process of turning raw materials into finished products, which are afterwards sold to consumers
Supply Chain Engineering
applies engineering principles to the process of improving productivity, efficiency, and quality in manufacturing operations
Manufacturing Engineering
considered a branch of Computer Science where you use engineering principles in order to design, develop, and maintain computer software
Software Engineering
combines elements of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to design and develop smart systems and products that integrate mechanical components with electronics and software.
Mechatronics Engineering
applies engineering principles to optimize and develop efficient systems and equipment for agricultural production, addressing areas such as machinery design, irrigation systems, and crop management.
Agricultural Engineering
involves the application of engineering principles and technologies to design, develop, and improve medical devices, equipment, and healthcare systems, with a focus on enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Biomedical Engineering
deals with the study and manipulation of materials to design and enhance their properties for various applications, such as developing new alloys, improving structural materials, and exploring advanced materials for specific purposes.
Materials Engineering
involves the extraction and processing of minerals and other geological resources, requiring expertise in areas such as mine planning, geotechnical engineering, and environmental management to ensure safe and sustainable mining practices
Mining / Geological Engineering
involves the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and gas resources, requiring expertise in areas such as reservoir analysis, drilling techniques, and production optimization to ensure efficient and sustainable petroleum operations.
Petroleum Engineering
encompasses the study and application of nuclear processes and technologies, including power generation, radiation detection, and nuclear medicine, with a focus on safety, waste management, and the efficient utilization of nuclear resources
Nuclear Engineering
