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Iyana
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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What type of engineering should I study?
I enjoy building things hands on, computers, and learning about electrical systems. Between, civil, software, mechanical and electrical engineering, I'm not sure which one to pick. Outside of those, Engineering management is also something I'm considering. Which one should I do. #entrepreneurship #student
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Rebecca Tang
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I am delighted that you have a wide interest on engineering subjects. Majority of the mentioned engineering areas are different majors in major of universities. You can consider to take a in depth study on Robotic Engineering. This requires the knowledge on computer science, mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering. As far as I know, Robotic Engineering is usually parked with Computer Science department. However, there may be college offering it as individual subject. You can explore more on the course offering in the colleges.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
That's great advice! I'm actually a member of my school's robotics team. I'll make sure to take that into consideration when looking around.
Iyana
Chetan b
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If you like hands on, I would advise you to concentrate doing engineering.
And as you have mentioned you like computers and also electrical systems, you can think of some mix of both.
I think there might be some courses combining both.
Some references -
https://www.bestcomputersciencedegrees.com/faq/can-you-combine-an-electrical-engineering-degree-with-a-computer-science-degree/#:~:text=At%20least%20as%20far%20as,software%20to%20run%20on%20it.
https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/prospective-students/what-is-ece/
And as you have mentioned you like computers and also electrical systems, you can think of some mix of both.
I think there might be some courses combining both.
Some references -
https://www.bestcomputersciencedegrees.com/faq/can-you-combine-an-electrical-engineering-degree-with-a-computer-science-degree/#:~:text=At%20least%20as%20far%20as,software%20to%20run%20on%20it.
https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/prospective-students/what-is-ece/
Hey Chetan, this is interesting information but doesn't exactly answer thee student's question. How should the student decide between all of the different engineering fields they're interested in?
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Solomon Lucas
Software Engineering
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At the root of engineering disciplines is problem solving. You will find that a variety of disciplines are needed to solve major problems. As you start out though, concentrating on one of them will allow you to have a core strength and expertise. Utilize that to add on other areas as you solve bigger and multidisciplinary problems. As you mentioned a desire to use your hands building things, mechanical or electrical would be a good start. Both these disciplines also involve the usage of software for design, calculations, modeling etc. This allows you to add programming and control systems to your arsenal. As you add more learning from other disciplines, you will also be rounding yourself to overall engineering management.
Pick one of these disciplines that you can leverage what you are strong at. Add to your learning of other disciplines as you grow your skill in one.
Pick one of these disciplines that you can leverage what you are strong at. Add to your learning of other disciplines as you grow your skill in one.
Thank you, I initially though of mechanical, but I also like electrical. This is great advice, and I appreciate that you took the time to give it to me.
Iyana
Apoorva Karan
Software Development
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Apoorva’s Answer
EECS (Electronics and Computer Science) may be the right field of engineering for you to consider. Most engineering schools allow electives in adjacent engineering fields (like mechanical engineering) which will allow you to build the breadth you are looking for.
Some schools offer programs that combine an engineering focus with entrepreneurship (technology + business dual degree) you may want to consider if you're interested in engineering management. Look at Berkeley's MET program as an example of such a program.
Some schools offer programs that combine an engineering focus with entrepreneurship (technology + business dual degree) you may want to consider if you're interested in engineering management. Look at Berkeley's MET program as an example of such a program.
Thank you, I'll make sure to look into the program as soon as I get a chance!
Iyana
Rodrigo Maya Padilla
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Rodrigo’s Answer
Hi Iyana N.
Thats a very good question, in general engineering is a lovely career, I am a mechatronic engineer and for what you are telling me you like, I think mechatronics can fit you, is a combination of three area, programming, electronics and mechanics, we do may things and can develop may different skills in engineering,as a mechatronic you can also work, as a programmer, in robotics, internet of things, data science, applications, or un electronics, in a car enterprise, a electronic enterprise , maybe designing new technological products, or in the manufacturing area in the consumer line, also if you like management you will be able to do it, you may have the technical skills , that will be great only maybe you can complete this with a managemente course, but the difficult parte you are going to be expert.
Thats a very good question, in general engineering is a lovely career, I am a mechatronic engineer and for what you are telling me you like, I think mechatronics can fit you, is a combination of three area, programming, electronics and mechanics, we do may things and can develop may different skills in engineering,as a mechatronic you can also work, as a programmer, in robotics, internet of things, data science, applications, or un electronics, in a car enterprise, a electronic enterprise , maybe designing new technological products, or in the manufacturing area in the consumer line, also if you like management you will be able to do it, you may have the technical skills , that will be great only maybe you can complete this with a managemente course, but the difficult parte you are going to be expert.
Wow, I've never heard of mechatronic engineering. It sounds amazing. I'm going to look more into it before I consider deciding on a university.
Iyana
Anita DMello
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Anita’s Answer
I'm not an engineer but my husband is - for example he studied Masters in Industrial engineering and is currently working in supply chain. I understand that engineering is so versatile that one can use the skills learnt and apply it in different facets of your career. Good luck
Thank you so much!!!
Iyana
Brayden Reiland
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Corvallis, Oregon
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Brayden’s Answer
Hello!
You have a wide range of interests so in the realm of engineering there are many directions you could go. For example I know mechanical engineers who work for companies that work with electronics on a daily basis. In many of these situations that work on the interfacing of the electronics to a specific application. There is also a ton of electronics involved in mechanical engineering which is tied to robotics and working with electrical motors and sensors and such. This sector primarily focus's on R&D at the prototype level where they are showing proof of concept and ensuring that a certain application could work on a large scale so there is a ton of electronics and hands type work in mechanical engineering.
If you want to solely work with electronics and computers than a degree in electrical or computer science would be the better route. Here you are working on the back end and behind the scenes type work. As an electrical engineer its your job that everything is hardwired to send and receive information as intended. And as a computer science major you work a lot with code, trying to tell an application to operate in a certain manner through code language.
Overall both sectors are great in terms of the type of work and are always in need. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
You have a wide range of interests so in the realm of engineering there are many directions you could go. For example I know mechanical engineers who work for companies that work with electronics on a daily basis. In many of these situations that work on the interfacing of the electronics to a specific application. There is also a ton of electronics involved in mechanical engineering which is tied to robotics and working with electrical motors and sensors and such. This sector primarily focus's on R&D at the prototype level where they are showing proof of concept and ensuring that a certain application could work on a large scale so there is a ton of electronics and hands type work in mechanical engineering.
If you want to solely work with electronics and computers than a degree in electrical or computer science would be the better route. Here you are working on the back end and behind the scenes type work. As an electrical engineer its your job that everything is hardwired to send and receive information as intended. And as a computer science major you work a lot with code, trying to tell an application to operate in a certain manner through code language.
Overall both sectors are great in terms of the type of work and are always in need. Hope this helps. Good Luck!