Introduction to Types of Engineering

There are about 200 types of engineering!

Just like music can be grouped into areas like rap, rock or country and western, the different types of engineering can be grouped into the areas below.

Introduction to Chemical Engineering The different types of chemical engineering all involve studying the way atoms and molecules interact and react. Chemical engineers can study these interactions on a microscopic level - like when they look at how molecules in molten metals flow over one another, or on a much larger macroscopic level - like when they study how acidic rain affects forests.

Chemical Engineering includes the following different specialties:

Introduction to Civil Engineering Perhaps the most recognized branch of engineering, civil engineering, is the art and science of designing the infrastructure of a society. Civil engineers are involved in all aspects of community infrastructure, housing and construction. Our homes, roads, airports and bridges are built thanks to the knowledge of civil engineers.

Civil Engineering includes the following different specialties:

Introduction to Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering is the application of the laws of physics governing electricity, magnetism, and light to develop new technologies to help humankind. Electrical engineers have used their knowledge to create computer technology and software, neon lights, cordless telephones and refrigerators. If it involves electricity, it involves electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineering includes the following different specialties:

Introduction to Engineering Management There is an entire area of engineering which focuses on the management and administration of engineering projects. People who work in this area tend to look at the big picture by estimating costs and evaluating the worth of projects. They also deal with issues of safety, efficiency and organization.

Engineering Management includes the following different specialties:

Introduction to Engineering Sciences Engineering is also called applied science. There are some people who like to look at the "science" away from the "applied" to understand how the two combine. By using basic sciences like math, physics and chemistry they begin to understand how individual carbon molecules can be combined into steel or how Newton's Laws of motion apply to buildings during an earthquake.

Engineering Sciences includes the following different specialties:

Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical engineering is the science of studying the interior of Mother Earth. Any type of engineering which deals with rocks, soils, metals, minerals and fuels is a type of geotechnical engineering.

Geotechnical Engineering includes the following different specialties:

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering is a huge and diverse field. The different types of engineers in this area have a common interest in heat and motion. They might study how to make sure the space shuttle doesn't overheat in orbit, or how to build a better artificial foot for disabled golfers.

Types of engineering in this area include: