THE MANY FIELDS OF ENGINEERING

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In this section, we will examine several engineering fields. We will talk about the four major fields: Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical and we will talk about three minor fields of engineering: Aerospace, Materials, and Nuclear.

Chemical

Background- The chemical engineering field is one of the newer fields. This field began to become popular shortly after World War I. In this field of engineering, chemical engineers put an emphasis on chemistry and the chemical nature of products.

Chemical Engineering Professional Society and Related Engineering Majors- The American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) is the biggest society for chemical engineers. In this organization, 13 related majors are represented:

Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
Computing and Systems Technology
Engineering and Construction Contracting
Environmental
Food, Pharmaceutical, and Bio-engineering
Forest Products
Fuels and Petrochemicals
Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion
Management
Materials Engineering and Sciences
Nuclear Engineering
Safety and Health
Separations

Licensing Options/Requirements - “Chemical engineers who do require licenses in their home states must first complete a predetermined amount of work experience before taking their state examination. In many cases, chemical engineers can apply for pre-licensure certification status. Once they have filed paperwork with the state, they can begin work in a number of apprentice positions that prepare them for full licensure”(Chemical). Here are just a few courses chemical engineers are required to take:

Biochemistry
Chemical kinetics
Organic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Thermodynamics
Physics
Calculus

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Civil
Background - Civil engineering can be traced all the way back to the construction of theancient pyramids of Egypt and the Great Wall of China. Civil engineering is the oldestfield of engineering. Civil engineers are today, are involved in improving transportation

systems and structural issues.

Civil Engineering Professional Society and Related Engineering Majors- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), is the biggest and most prominent society for civil engineers.

Some related engineering fields to civil engineering include:

Aerospace
Air Transport
Architectural Engineering
Construction Divisiono Energy
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Engineering
Geomatics
Highwayo Materials Engineering
Pipelineo Urban Planning and Developmento Urban Transportation
Water resources Engineering
Water Resources Planning and Management
Waterways, Ports, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering

Licensing Options/Requirements - “Anyone who provides engineering services to the public must be licensed. Certification as a professional engineer requires a degree from an accredited engineering program, four years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of a state examination in the fundamentals, principles and practice of engineering” (Civil).

Here are just a few courses civil engineers are required to take:

Basic mathematics
Calculus
Chemistry
Communications
Physics

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Electrical
Background- Electrical engineering started in the late 1700s and has continued up to thisday. Electrical engineering is the largest branch employing over 400,000 people.Specialty areas in this field are “electronics and solid-state circuitry, communication systems, computers and automatic control, instrumentation and measurements, power generation and transmission, and industrial applications” (Oakes). Electrical engineering

is the broadest form of engineering.

Electrical Engineering Professional Society and Related Engineering Majors - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the largest professional organization for electrical engineers. Some related engineering fields to electrical

engineering include:

Aerospace and Electronic Systems
Antennas and Propagation
Broadcast Technology
Circuits and Systems
Communications
Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
Computer
Consumer Electronics
Control Systems
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
Education
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electron Devices
Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Engineering Management
Instrumentation and Measurement
Lasers and Electro-Optics
Magnetics
Microwave Theory and Techniques
Neural Networks
Nuclear and Plasma Sciences
Oceanic Engineering
Power Electronics
Power Engineering
Professional Communication
Reliability
Robotics and Automation
Signal Processing
Social Implications of Technology
Solid-State Circuits
Geoscience and Remote Sensing
Industrial Electronics
Industrial Applications
Information Theory
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics
Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
Vehicular Technology

Licensing Options/Requirements - Although the law does not require electrical engineers to maintain a license, federal jobs do require a license (Electrical).

Here are just a few courses electrical engineers are required to take:

Algebra, calculus and other high-level mathematics
Circuitry and digital electronics
Microcontroller engineering
Digital systems design
Signal processing
Technical report writing
Statistics and mathematical analysis

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Mechanical
Background- The mechanical engineering field started in the early 1700s in England when machines had to be produced to work with the large quantities of iron that were produced. Mechanical engineering deals with power of something and how it is applied to the world. Mechanical engineering is the largest and broadest field there is.

Mechanical Engineering Professional Society and Related Engineering Majors- The American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) is the largest professional society for mechanical engineers. Some related fields to mechanical engineering include:

Advanced Energy Systemso Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mechanicso Basic Engineering Technical Group
Bioengineeringo Design Engineering
Dynamic systems and Control
Electrical and electronic Packaging
FACT
Fluids Engineering
Fluids Power Systems and Technology Systems
Heat Transfer
Information Storage/Processing
Internal Combustion Engine
Gas Turbine
Manufacturing Engineeringo Materials
Materials Handling Engineering
Noise Control and Acoustics
Non-destructive Evaluation engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean engineering
Offshore Mechanics/Arctic Engineeringo Petroleum
Plant Engineering and Maintenance
Power
Pressure Vessels and Piping
Process Industries
Rail transportation
Safety Engineering and Risk Analysis
Solar Energy
Solid Waste Processing
Technology and Society
Textile Engineering
Tribology

Licensing Options/Requirements- “After passing the FE exam, you are considered an engineer in training. You must then serve an apprenticeship to qualify for the Professional Engineer (PE) exam. Certification comes once the PE exam is successfully completed” (Mechanical).

Here are just a few courses Mechanical Engineers are required to take:

Computer-aided design (CAD)
Dynamics of motion and mechanism
Thermodynamics
Physics of fluids
Numerical methods
Internal combustionEnergy and energy conversion
Thermal systems analysis

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Aerospace
Background - Aerospace engineering first made its appearance back in 1903 when the first flight happened in Kitty Hawk, NC. Aerospace engineering focuses on flight within our atmosphere (aeronautical) and flight in space (astronautical).

Aerospace Engineering Professional Society and related Majors- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the most prominent aerospace professional society.

Some of the related fields to aerospace engineering include:

Engineering and Technology Management
Aircraft Technology Integration and Operations
Propulsion and Energy
Space and Missile Systemso Aerospace Sciences
Information and Logistics Systems
Structures, Design, and Testing

Licensing Options/Requirements - “State and federal governments do not require any specific licenses for aerospace engineers. Most employers rely on the solid foundation of a job seeker's academic credentials”(Aerospace).

Some of the courses aerospace engineers may take are:

Propulsion
Structure
Thermodynamics
Controls
Avionics

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Materials
Background - The origin of materials engineering happened sometime in 3000 BC when hunters used a material called bronze to create improved hunting materials. Material engineers develop new materials and the process to create them. They are mainly concerned with the structure, properties, process, and performance of a certain material.

Material Engineering Professional Society and related Majors- The biggest professional society for material engineers would be the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society.

Here are just a few related majors to material engineering:

Electronic, Magnetic, and Photonic Materials
Extraction and Processing
Light Metals
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Structural Materials

Licensing Options/Requirements - “To qualify for the Professional Engineers licensure, a candidate generally needs a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, a passing score on the state-administered exam, and four years of work experience” (Materials).

Here are just a few courses material engineers might be required to take:

Chemistry
Material structure and properties
Metals and alloys
Biomaterials
Thermodynamics
Fundamental electricity and magnetism
Numerical methods
Advanced mathematics

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Industrial

Background - This branch of engineering focuses on applying engineering principles to help create better working conditions and provide a way where production will be the most productive. Industrial engineers focus on production, manufacturing, human factors,

Industrial Engineering Professional Society and Related Majors- The Institute for Industrial Engineers (IIE) is the most prominent professional society for industrial engineers. Here are just a few related majors to industrial engineers:

Aerospace and Defense
Energy, Environment, and Plant Engineering
Engineering Economy
Facilities Planning and Design
Financial Services
Logistics Transportation and Distribution
Manufacturing
Operations Research
Quality Control and Engineering Reliability
Utilities

Licensing Options/Requirements- “No national licensing body certifies industrial engineers. Most employers rely on the solid training that graduates receive during their degree programs” (Industrial).

Here are just a few major specific courses Industrial Engineers are required to take:

Engineering Economy
Manufacturing Processes
Operations Research
Simulation
Industrial Cost Control
Robotics and Automation
Inventory Control
Facility Design
Organizational Management
Quality Control
Human Factors
Methods & Work Measurement
Production Control

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Mechanical Engineering Professional Society and Related Engineering Majors- The American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) is the largest professional society for mechanical engineers. Some related fields to mechanical engineering include:

Advanced Energy Systemso Aerospace Engineering

Applied Mechanicso Basic Engineering Technical Group

Bioengineeringo Design Engineering

Dynamic systems and Control

Electrical and electronic Packaging

FACT

Fluids Engineering

Fluids Power Systems and Technology Systems

Heat Transfer

Information Storage/Processing

Internal Combustion Engine

Gas Turbine

Manufacturing Engineeringo Materials

Materials Handling Engineering

Noise Control and Acoustics

Non-destructive Evaluation engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Ocean engineering

Offshore Mechanics/Arctic Engineeringo Petroleum

Plant Engineering and Maintenance

Power

Pressure Vessels and Piping

Process Industries

Rail transportation

Safety Engineering and Risk Analysis

Solar Energy

Solid Waste Processing

Technology and Society

Textile Engineering

Tribology

Licensing Options/Requirements- “After passing the FE exam, you are considered an engineer in training. You must then serve an apprenticeship to qualify for the Professional Engineer (PE) exam. Certification comes once the PE exam is successfully completed” (Mechanical).

Here are just a few courses Mechanical Engineers are required to take:

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Dynamics of motion and mechanism

Thermodynamics

Physics of fluids

Numerical methods

Internal combustionEnergy and energy conversion

Thermal systems analysis

Videos/Links Related to Mechanical Engineering

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AerospaceBackground - Aerospace engineering first made its appearance back in 1903 when the first flight happened in Kitty Hawk, NC. Aerospace engineering focuses on flight within our atmosphere (aeronautical) and flight in space (astronautical).

Aerospace Engineering Professional Society and related Majors- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the most prominent aerospace professional society.

Some of the related fields to aerospace engineering include:

Engineering and Technology Management

Aircraft Technology Integration and Operations

Propulsion and Energy

Space and Missile Systemso Aerospace Sciences

Information and Logistics Systems

Structures, Design, and Testing

Licensing Options/Requirements - “State and federal governments do not require any specific licenses for aerospace engineers. Most employers rely on the solid foundation of a job seeker's academic credentials”(Aerospace).

Some of the courses aerospace engineers may take are:

Propulsion

Structure

Thermodynamics

Controls

Avionics

Links/Videos related to Aerospace Engineering

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Material Engineering Professional Society and related Majors- The biggest professional society for material engineers would be the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society.

Here are just a few related majors to material engineering:

Electronic, Magnetic, and Photonic Materials

Extraction and Processing

Light Metals

Materials Processing and Manufacturing

Structural Materials

Licensing Options/Requirements - “To qualify for the Professional Engineers licensure, a candidate generally needs a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, a passing score on the state-administered exam, and four years of work experience” (Materials).

Here are just a few courses material engineers might be required to take:

Chemistry

Material structure and properties

Metals and alloys

Biomaterials

Thermodynamics

Fundamental electricity and magnetism

Numerical methods

Advanced mathematics

Links/Videos Related to Material Engineering

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Aerospace
Background - Aerospace engineering first made its appearance back in 1903 when the first flight happened in Kitty Hawk, NC. Aerospace engineering focuses on flight within our atmosphere (aeronautical) and flight in space (astronautical).