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Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineers are responsible for the research, design
and production of aircraft, spacecraft, aerospace equipment, satellites and missiles.
Work done by aerospace engineers had made such things as speedy mail delivery
and moon travel possible. Canadian aerospace engineers designed the Canadarm used
on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. | | | |
Agricultural
Agricultural engineers look for solutions to problems involving the use of
plants, animals and the natural environment. In the past, agricultural engineers
have developed improvements to crop and livestock production. While this function
continues, the scope of practice is widening to include land and resource management,
pollution concerns, machinery for growing non-traditional crops, bio-energy development,
and value-added processing of biological materials. | | | Back
to Top | Architectural
Engineering
Architectural engineering focuses on the role of the
engineer within the design and construction of buildings. Architectural engineers
specialize in a number of areas including structures, building materials and soil
dynamics. | | | |
Biological and Biosytems
Engineering
Biological and Biosytems Engineering draw on the biotechnologies
found in the food, pharmaceutical, petroleum and textiles industries and combine
them with engineering design. Engineers in these areas may develop processes in
which microorganisms produce antibiotics more efficiently, or conduct research
into how microbes can be used to digest oil spills. | | | Back
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and Biomedical Engineering
Biomechanical and biomedical engineering
combine the discipline of mechanical engineering with human anatomy and physiology.
Work in this area may include designing prostheses, developing movement systems
for people with spinal injuries, and developing equipment for athletes in high-performance
sports. | | | |
Building Engineering
Building engineers acquire knowledge in the planning, design, construction,
operation, renovation and maintenance of buildings, together with an understanding
of impacts on the surrounding environment. Building engineers explore all phases
in the life cycle of a building. They identify the problems and find appropriate
solutions to improve the quality of living within the built environment. |
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to Top | Chemical
Engineering
Chemical engineers apply principles of chemistry,
mathematics and physics to the design and operation of industrial equipment and
methods for the manufacture of chemical products. The fibers in clothing, soaps
and detergents, leather, paints and plastics are all designed and produced by
chemical engineers. | | | |
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is one of the oldest types of engineering. It involves
the design, construction and management of municipal infrastructure, highways,
railways, transit systems, airports, harbours, bridges, tunnels and buildings.
Civil engineers also ensure the availability of high quality water supply and
sewage treatment facilities. | | | Back
to Top | Communications
Engineering
Communications engineers plan, analyze, design, implement,
operate, test, maintain and manage communications systems and networks. They play
a key role in the ongoing development of the Internet and associated technologies. |
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Computer Engineering
Computer engineers use their knowledge of computer hardware to design, develop
and maintain computer systems. They work in a variety of areas, such as microelectronics,
telecommunications, power systems and instrumentation. | | | Back
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