Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineers are involved in all aspects of aeronautics (working with aircraft). They conduct research, as well as design and develop vehicles and systems for atmospheric environments. These engineers often specialize in one of many areas, including aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, orbital mechanics, fluids, structures, guidance and control, and computation.
National Organization: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Architectural Engineering
The curriculum in architectural engineering prepares a student for a career in one or more of the following areas: structural engineering, construction engineering and project management, environmental systems, and construction materials. The curriculum is heavily oriented toward buildings and all aspects of their safe and economical design and construction. Architectural engineering also provides the students with a basic appreciation for the interaction of engineering and architecture.
National Organization: Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI)
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering is focused on the design and development of engineered medical, therapeutic, and diagnostic devices and processes for health care delivery. The Biomedical Engineering Department integrates the strengths of the Cockrell School of Engineering wherein skills and ideas are combines with materials and energy to produce products and services to train engineers in this growing area.
National Organization: Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Chemical Engineering
Engineering students in this field learn to develop and manufacture, through chemical processes, a range of new products, from biodegradable plastic to nerve fibers. Areas of professional work include research and development, operations, technical service, plant design, market analysis and development, process control, and pollution abatement.
National Organization: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering historically has been the profession that has provided safe and economical shelter, water, and mobility for humanity. These broad goals are accomplished through education in such specialties as structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and water resource engineering, as well as construction management. Study within these areas includes planning, design, and synthesis of the built environment.
National Organization: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Electrical & Computer Engineering
The electrical and computer engineering curricula prepare students for careers involving a wide range of activities, including design, research and development, teaching, and management. Areas in which electrical and computer engineers contribute include biomedical engineering, communications and networking, electromagnetic engineering, electronics, electronic materials and embedded systems, VLSI design, and software engineering.
National Organization: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Geosystems Engineering & Hydrogeology
Geosystems engineers and hydrogeologists are concerned with the development and use of engineering approaches in the management of natural resources from the earth’s surface and subsurface. They are involved with environmental restoration of subsurface sites and other processes related to earth sciences This degree program is offered jointly by the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Jackson School of Geosciences.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are directly and broadly concerned with the engineering systems used to control and transform energy to meet the needs of humanity. They design, develop, and produce devices and systems from space probes to washing machines, from turbojet engines to lawn mowers, from automatic machine tools and vending machines to computer controlled systems.
National Organization: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Petroleum Engineering
Producing oil, gas, and other mineral resources from the earth is the primary challenge of the petroleum engineer. Petroleum engineers evaluate potential producing reservoirs, oversee drilling activities, select and implement recovery schemes, and design surface collection and treatment facilities.
National Organization: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)