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Many prospective engineering students have a broad interest in science and mathematics, but aren’t sure how to translate that interest into a course of study in engineering.

The types of classes you’ll encounter are classified as follows:

Life Science/Biotechnology: Topics that combine engineering and the life sciences, seeking breakthroughs in all aspects of healthcare/medicine, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

Information/Communication Technologies: The ability to rapidly and effectively process and communicate information is central to success in the modern world. Engineers in this field work in every sector of the economy, from manufacturing and telecommunications, to services, entertainment, and finance.

Environmental/Energy Engineering: Expertise in this field has never been more crucial than it is today; engineers in this area seek ways to improve the effectiveness and ecological implications of the materials and processes used to fuel the global economy.

Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology: The ability to observe and manipulate materials and devices at the atomic level allows engineers in this field to improve products used in communications, medicine, environmental mitigation, and a wide range of other important applications.

Design/Manufacturing: Engineers in this broad area invent, design and bring to life new processes, better systems, and innovative products and structures. Prototype development, manufacturing and construction processes, and systems design are important aspects of this field.



There is general correlation between available majors of study in engineering and the broad areas identified above. However, it is important to recognize that the skills acquired in any engineering major, applied with creativity, could be the foundation for success in any pursuit.