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March 02, 2007 |
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Mechanical Engineering:
Mechnical rocks...
Mechanical engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It requires a solid understanding of key concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Practitioners of mechanical engineering, known as mechanical engineers, use these principles and others in the design and analysis of automobiles, aircraft, heating & cooling systems, buildings and bridges, industrial equipment and machinery, and more.
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February 24, 2007 |
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Chemical Engineering:
Chemical engineering is a very broad and diverse field. As a student, you will take classes in chemistry, physics, and biology - all of which will give you a solid scientific background. In your engineering classes, you will take classes in properties of materials as well as learn about any and all types of equipment used in any chemical manufacturing proceses. Overall, it is one of the broadest engineering fields.
I would definately recommend studying chemical engineering. This major gives the student a solid foundation in engineering that can be used in almost any application - manufacturing, process engineering, defense, biomedical engineering, oil - the list goes on and on. I have found this major to have a lot of opportunity and a lot of options in almost every part of the country. Additionally, it is also one of the higher paying engineering fields, so if you enjoy chemistry and engineering, it is an all round good fit.
The only con to having a degree in chemical engineering is looking at where you may or may not want to live in the future. Most chemical engineers work in manufacturing plants, which usually are not located in the most urban areas. You may have to live farther out from the city to be a true chemical engineer. There are lots of opportunities in some of the more industrial cities, however you may be focusing more on process engineering than chemical engineering.
My advice to anyone considering chemical engineering is to make sure you take electives in advanced chemistry and at least one class in computer programming. Having these advanced skills will open your job options tremendously after graduation. Additionally, make sure you have lots of diverse internship opportunities. Have a different one every summer if you can. Every employer treasures entry level engineers with a lot of internship opportunities. If you have a specific field you know you want to go into, it is never to early to start interning in that field. |
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February 06, 2007 |
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Computer Engineering, General:
Computer engineering is a great field in engineering to major in, even if you do not plan on building, designing, or troubleshooting computer systems. In most college engineering degree programs, you are required to take fundamental engineering core courses which provide you with problem solving abilities applicable to almost any career or personal challenge in life.
If you want more career options available to you later in life after you graduate, become licensed/registered as a professional engineer/surveyor in your province/state. PE/PS credentials open more doors, and help you get much deserved respect, even if later you do not actively work in a capacity which requires PE/PS credentials.
There are many career options available for a computer engineer - working for corporations, government, or large organizations. Many jobs require some experience in another area of expertise (biology, chemistry, environmental, geology, etc.) so keep that in mind with your academic minor(s) & extra curriculars. Most federal & government contractor jobs require a security clearance (so do not be too wild and crazy in your private life - check out "SF-86" standard form 86 available in PDF format at "OPM.Gov" Office of Personnel Management or other government web sites).
My "Overall opinion" of computer engineering major is a "10"; the entry form for this comment accepted 8 as its maximum. |
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February 06, 2007 |
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Mechanical Engineering:
This is one of the best degrees in the world out of all branches. Mechanical engineering is a professional engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It requires a solid understanding of key concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Practitioners of mechanical engineering, known as mechanical engineers, use these principles and others in the design and analysis of automobiles, aircraft, heating & cooling systems, buildings and bridges, industrial equipment and machinery, and more.
I will highly recommend for this and given a chance, I will do it again as the branches are limitless. The more you do the more you learn... |
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February 04, 2007 |
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Engineering Science:
If you are considering engineering science, you must know exactly what you want to do after, or it will be a waste of your time. Engineering science is too board to be practical in real world. Most people go into academia for post-grad education.
I recommend studying real science if you have a true interest in science. engineering science to me is just delaying the career decision. After taking engineering science, your knowledge in science is all-round, but not specific enough for anything.
I would not choose this major, and instead, i'd choose physics.
pros: studying with eager brilliant minds, see the breadth of science and engineering, learn stress and time management, learn to deal with difficult situations.
cons: delaying decision making process, cannot get an ideal job in a specific area, felt like learned nothing useful in school |
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January 28, 2007 |
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering:
Overall, I feel it was of benefit to me.
Pros -
A good student will have the opportunity to learn about many different concepts and technologies that can be put to use throughout their life. Although I am not currently doing work that is directly related to my major, the principles and problem solving skills I have learned have served me well.
The pay and job opportunities are generally good.
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There is a lack of focus on the softer (read: people oriented) side of the profession that would make the education more useful in the professional world.
With some reason, EEs are considered to be difficult to transition to non-technial roles.
The field changes quickly as technology changes. If someone doesn't keep on top of the industry and trends, their learning can become obsolete.
Recommendation.
If someone has a genuine interest in electrical or electronic technology, I would highly recommend following this course. If they are looking for higher pay or a path to another career, such as management, I would recommend taking something a little more broad, such as MIS. |
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