Different Branches of Engineering

In summary, the conversation revolves around a person who is planning to attend Georgia Tech and major in engineering but does not fully understand the different branches of engineering. They ask for someone to explain the differences between mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering. The other person suggests doing research on Google or Wikipedia before asking such a broad question. They also suggest the person switch their major to business or management. Another person, a retired Senior Field Engineer, offers a link to a description of what Field Engineers do. The conversation ends with someone questioning how the person got admitted to GA Tech if they can't answer a simple question like this.
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Okay so I am most likely going to go to GA Tech and major in Engineering, but I don't full understand each branch of engineering. So if someone could explain differences between a mechanical engineer, civil engineer, chemical engineer, aerospace engineer, nuclear engineer, etc. I would really appreciate it!
 
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Welcome to PF!

This is a very basic and broad question requiring a very long answer. It isn't the sort of thing that can be easily answered in a forum, but it is the sort of thing that is easily answered by Google or Wikipedia. You really should start there, read for an hour or so, then come back with much more specific questions.
 
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You don't have any clue from the various titles?
 
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http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Architecture-and-Engineering/home.htm
 
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I think you should change your major to business/management because it seems like you want everyone to do all the busy work for you whilst you go play video games/golf/etc.
 
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jehake12 said:
I think you should change your major to business/management because it seems like you want everyone to do all the busy work for you whilst you go play video games/golf/etc.

:rofl:
 
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Wiki Wiki Wiki Peida ,have you tried Google as well??
btw,how did you get admitted to GA while you can't answer simple question like this one? (no offense).
 

1. What are the different branches of engineering?

The main branches of engineering are: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and computer engineering. However, there are many sub-disciplines within each of these main branches.

2. What is the difference between civil engineering and mechanical engineering?

Civil engineering focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and bridges. Mechanical engineering, on the other hand, deals with the design and production of mechanical systems and machines.

3. What is the role of electrical engineering in our daily lives?

Electrical engineering plays a crucial role in our daily lives by designing and maintaining electronic devices, power generation and distribution systems, and communication systems. It is a constantly evolving field that impacts almost every aspect of our modern society.

4. Can you explain the difference between chemical engineering and materials engineering?

Chemical engineering involves designing and operating processes that convert raw materials into useful products, such as pharmaceuticals, fuels, and plastics. Materials engineering, on the other hand, focuses on the development and use of materials in various applications, such as construction, electronics, and transportation.

5. Is computer engineering a combination of computer science and electrical engineering?

Yes, computer engineering is a field that combines principles from both computer science and electrical engineering. It involves designing and developing computer systems and their hardware and software components.

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