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The University of Arizona College of Engineering seeks to improve the quality of life through excellence in education and research. By defining the next age
of technologies and materials, our engineers will be the vanguards of
change for the betterment of humanity and ultimately, the
world. The possibilities are infinite...
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS GUIDE2015-2016
College of Engineering
TAKE THE SCIENCE OF FLIGHT TO NEW HEIGHTS.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering is the engineering of flight and
space exploration. This includes the design of aircraft,
propulsion systems, rockets, satellites, and spacecraft.
The Aerospace Program at the University of Arizona
gives its students a strong foundation that can be applied
to a large variety of industrial careers. Students obtain
a strong broad-based background by taking courses in
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics,
aerodynamics, gasdynamics and control system design.
They also receive hands-on experience in laboratory
courses focusing on instrumentation, strength of
materials and wind tunnel testing. Our department is
home to a supersonic wind tunnel, along with several
water tunnels and subsonic wind tunnels including a
brand new large subsonic wind tunnel that rivals many
found in industry.
In their senior year, our students take more specialized
courses in space systems, propulsion and aircraft design
to gain the more applied knowledge required for a career
in aerospace engineering. Also during their final year,
our seniors participate in our capstone senior design
sequence where they work with industry and researchers
to create original aircraft designs and prototypes.
In addition to coursework, students participate
in a wide array of student clubs focused
on everything from practical aerospace
design and competition to professional
development.
Research in aerospace engineering at the University of Arizona seeks to discover and refine new breakthroughs in the science of flight and flight vehicle technology. We are studying how active flow control can enable a new generation of highly efficient aircraft. We are also examining the properties of micro air vehicles and how they can be tailored to a variety of tasks. Our faculty carry out research in computational fluid dynamics with the objective of enhancing our understanding of how aircraft interact with their surroundings at both subsonic and supersonic speeds. Our faculty also conduct research in composite materials that are increasingly being utilized in modern flight vehicles. We accomplish our research goals using both experimental and computational approaches along with our wide array of wind tunnels and laboratory facilities. The ultimate goal of research in Aerospace Engineering is to better understand the complex behavior of fluids, structures and control systems and how they impact our understanding of flight.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS M.S. in Aerospace Engineering
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSAerial Robotics Club (ARC)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)Micro Air Vehicle Club (MAV)
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)
Aerospace EngineeringDepartmental [email protected][ame.arizona.edu]
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
UPGRADE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY & IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering creates the next generation of
medical devices, technologies, and methods supporting
a healthy life. At the University of Arizona Health
Sciences Center, biomedical engineering students get
a cutting edge look at new advancements in medicine.
Students are given the unique experience of being
in a highly interdisciplinary department with diverse
research opportunities, world-renowned faculty, and
dynamic focus areas. As a Research 1 Institution, the
University of Arizona gives students opportunities to
get involved in labs and research positions as early as
their first year. Biomedical engineering is one of only a
few majors that is an approved pre-med program in the
College of Engineering.
The three focus areas available in biomedical engineering
are biomaterials, biomechanics, and biosensors.
Biomaterials focuses on understanding the materials
tissue interface and creation of tissue mimicking
systems. Biomechanics emphasizes how dynamic and
static forces interact with the human body and how
mechanical engineering principles govern motility and
stability of cells and organs. Biosensors focuses on
biological principles to build sensors for disease
detection with micro- and nanoscopic systems.
The Biomedical Engineering Department’s interdisciplinary approach to biomedical research is changing the way we practice medicine. We are developing new imaging methods to visualize diseases using radio waves, light, and ultrasound. Our engineers are developing custom parts for implantation to restore vision and to repair the cardio vascular system. We study how the mechanical properties of the eye work to maintain normal vision, how nerve paralysis might be caused by mechanical stress and how vascular tissues remodel to maintain proper circulation. We implant sensors to analyze walking, predict frailty, and warn patients when joints and implants are overloaded. The University of Arizona pushes the limits of nanomedicine by creating small capsules that deliver drugs to different parts of the body. We build laboratories smaller than a penny for the detection of bacteria and cancer cells.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASBiomaterials Biomechanics Biosensors and Microtechnologies
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Biomedical Undergraduate Mentor Program (BUMP)
Biomedical EngineeringDepartment Advising520.621.0780 [email protected][bme.arizona.edu]
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
ENGINEER A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.
Biosystems engineering is a collaborative program between the Colleges of Engineering and Agriculture & Life Sciences that applies design and analysis concepts to living systems. These range in scale from microorganisms to complete ecosystems. The students and faculty in biosystems engineering work on creating a sustainable future for the natural world. The University of Arizona is dedicated to improving the environment in which we live. Whether that is by trying to recreate a contained ecosystem that can be deployed on the moon and provide food on Earth or by optimizing existing natural processes, biosystems engineering is leading the charge.
Areas of study include Bioenvironment & One Health, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Food Security & Safety, Renewable Energy and Bioproducts, and Water Resources. Students can tailor their courses to fit almost any need as they solve the agricultural and biological engineering problems we face today, while looking ahead to tomorrow. The flexibility of the program allows any student to develop programs and research projects specifically suited to their interests. Biosystems is preparing engineers to work in biotechnology and bioenergy, water and environmental resources, biomedical fields, controlled environments, and organizations dedicated to ensuring reliable access to clean water and high-quality,
nutritious food.
Biosystems Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASBiosystems Water Resources Pre-Health
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
M.Eng. in Agricultural and Biosystems EngineeringPh.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Biosystems Engineering Club (ASABE Student Chapter)
Controlled Environment Agriculture Student Association (CEASA)
The Biosystems Engineering Department is diagnosing and treating world epidemics utilizing smartphone and cloud-based diagnostics, lab-on-a-chip biosensors, and nanotechnology based sensing and therapeutics. We are creating innovative and resource-efficient technologies to feed the people on Earth, and to grow food in outer space using controlled environment agriculture technology. We are designing cutting-edge technologies and processes to create greener bioproducts from diverse biological feed stocks including algae, green waste, oil, and sugars. Operating in a desert environment has made the Biosystems Engineering Department a world leader in managing, protecting, and sustaining our finite water resources.
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Biosystems EngineeringDepartmental Advising520.621.1753 [email protected][cals.arizona.edu/abe]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
TRANSFORM RAW MATERIALS INTO THE PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is fundamental to our modern
society. Our chemical engineering students use their
knowledge of chemistry, math, and physics to solve
problems ranging from designing and manufacturing
consumer products and food to helping ensure we have
clean water and air. We have designed our curriculum
to meet the needs of any industry. Chemical engineers
are needed everywhere and our program is designed to
give students a broad foundation to get them where they
want to go.
Chemical engineering undergraduates can focus in
environmental, pre-medical, and biomedical areas.
The environmental focus uses chemical engineering to
improve the health of our environment by increasing
environmental safety in industry and reducing emissions
and contaminants in different contexts. The pre-medical
focus ensures that students can enter and succeed in
prestigious medical schools around the world. Students
on this track complete a chemical engineering degree
while taking the prerequisites required for the MCAT and
applying to medical school. The biomedical focus allows
chemical engineering students to gain experience
in the rapidly growing field of biomedicine which
seeks to modernize disease diagnosis and
treatment options, as well as help people
achieve better therapy outcomes.
Our faculty are working on new ways to create sustainable biodiesels using algae created from wastewater as nutrient sources. In order to ensure a future for our environment, chemical engineering faculty are finding new ways to remove, dispose of, and encapsulate hazardous waste. By performing life cycle assessments and sustainability analyses on emerging technologies, we are creating a sustainable plan for manufacturing and protection of the environment. We are also working to repair the environment by tracking and characterizing aerosols in our atmosphere and particulates in our water. Students and faculty in chemical engineering are utilizing nanotechnology to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing, drug delivery, cancer detection, and solar energy.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASEnvironmental Biomedical Pre-medical
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Chemical Engineering
Ph.D. in Chemical EngineeringAccelerated and Traditional M.S. in Environmental Engineering
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
Omega Chi Epsilon Honor Society (OXE)Arizona Home Brew Club
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Chemical EngineeringDepartmental Advising520.626.6048 [email protected][chee.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
DESIGN THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF OUR MODERN ENVIRONMENT.
Civil Engineering
For over 100 years, civil engineers from the University
of Arizona have been creating the world in which we
live. Civil engineering is the design, construction, and
management of buildings, roads, dams, bridges, systems
for water treatment and other infrastructures to provide
essential services and improve public safety. Cities and
infrastructures must be designed to be sustainable over
time while minimizing their impact on the environment
and robust and resilient to the range of stresses and
demands from acute events (hurricanes and earthquakes)
and chronic long term influences such as climate change.
Through our diverse undergraduate program that includes
five focus areas, civil engineers are able to develop state-
of-the-art, sustainable, and resilient infrastructures.
Our structural engineering emphasis focuses on the
design and analysis of buildings and bridges while the
geotechnical area concentrates on the soil and rock upon
which a structure is built. The transportation coursework
provides knowledge on the design and maintenance of
roads and highways and improving traffic flow. Hydraulic
engineering deals with the collection, transport, and
management of water resources and environmental
engineering addresses the water treatment and
treatment of wastewater generated by human
use and in the natural environment. All five
focus areas address sustainable land
development and construction.
Our department is changing how we address infrastructure sustainability and resiliency nationally and internationally. Our faculty are working on new ways to detect and mitigate structural weaknesses through structural health monitoring and non-destructive testing. We led teams to examine the effects of the Haiti and Christchurch earthquakes and create plans to mitigate future disasters. UA civil engineers are also addressing international issues related to water resources and water reuse planning and modeling sediment transport. Our software, DynusT, is the most widely applied dynamic traffic simulation model and used for traffic and evacuation planning and traffic routing after failures such as the I-35 collapse. Faculty are using geopolymers to reduce wind erosion of mine tailings and to reuse fine and aggregate concrete materials to minimize the need for cement.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASStructures Geotechnical Hydraulics Transportation Environmental
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
M.Eng. in Civil Engineering and Engineering MechanicsPh.D. in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Society of Civil Engineers (SCE)
Instititute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)Women in Civil Engineering (WICE)
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Civil EngineeringDepartmental [email protected][civil.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
PROGRAM AND DESIGN THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECHNOLOGY.
For over 100 years, the Electrical & Computer Engineering
Department at the University of Arizona has been at
the forefront of every major technological advance in
our world today. In the quest for bigger questions and
better answers, our students and faculty are working
on improving solar technology, creating autonomous
and intelligent systems, improving network security,
optical imaging systems, biomedical technologies, and
integrated circuits. Students in electrical & computer
engineering have the unique opportunity to gain
experience in both hardware and software design.
Combined with state-of-the-art student labs, hands-on
coursework, and world class faculty, our department
graduates top tier students that are highly competitive
in a huge variety of industries.
We combined electrical engineering and computer
engineering into one bachelor’s degree to meet the
ever evolving needs of our industrial partners and to
give our students the strongest foundation possible.
The electrical engineering focus centers on creating
electronic systems. This includes circuit design, power
systems, mechatronics, and electromagnetics. The
computer engineering focus integrates hardware and
software to create intuitive digital architecture.
This includes software design, operating system
design, and wireless communication. Our
students graduate with a solid foundation
in analytical thinking, problem solving,
and emerging technology.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department is a leader in creating the next generation of cutting edge technology. Our faculty are developing new tools to predict and prevent cyberattacks on network and data resources. We are making the world safer by creating advanced bomb detection technology. Autonomous vehicles are the future of the automotive industry and we are making self-driving cars a reality. To improve human health, our department is working with the BIO5 Institute to create mobile health apps, medical implants, cancer-detecting imaging systems, and disposable blood tests. In order to take technology to the next level, we are developing new wireless technologies to enable faster, more reliable communication. Our goal is to revolutionize how we use computers by making them faster and more efficient in every regard.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASElectrical Computer
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Arizona Solar Racing TeamRobogals
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Electrical & Computer EngineeringDepartmental [email protected][ece.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
ENGINEER A CHANGE IN INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PRACTICES.
Engineering Management
Engineering management is an innovative program
designed to prepare engineers for leadership roles in high
tech industries. Our students gain an understanding of
statistics, project management, finance, technical sales &
marketing, and other common business tools alongside
a foundation in engineering practices. Each student
will choose a focus in one of the other 12 University of
Arizona engineering disciplines, tailoring their skillset to
a specific industry or career path. Our program focuses
on creating dynamic leaders who will change the ways in
which we do business.
In a global economy, it is vital for companies to hire
and develop new talent that can bridge communication
gaps in many contexts. Our students are trained to lead
multi-disciplinary teams and translate customer needs
into new engineering technologies. In a global context,
our students are adept at finding common ground and
fostering international ties to create new ideas and
perspectives.
Engineering management graduates have unlimited
career options. University of Arizona graduates are
making an impact as quality engineers, technical
sales & marketing professionals, project managers,
construction managers, and reliability engineers.
You will also find them developing and
launching successful startup companies
and technical consulting firms.
The Interdisciplinary Senior Design Program is designed to give graduating seniors a taste of industry. Companies from around the country as well as research groups on campus sponsor projects that seniors take from concept to creation. The year-long design and build process culminates in Senior Design Day where projects are judged by industry professionals.
Through the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program students receive a year of intensive experiential education that engages them in the process of moving innovation from an early-stage idea to a sustainable investor-ready venture. The program culminates in students developing and pitching a viable, comprehensive plan for a new business venture, complete with market analysis, detailed financials and a rollout plan.
The Internship Senior Capstone allows Engineering Management students the unique opportunity to work in industry on a project they will present to faculty and peers by bringing their job into the classroom.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Engineering Management
Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM)
Senior Capstone
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Engineering ManagementDepartmental Advising520.626.8181 [email protected][sie.arizona.edu]
ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
CREATE PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering is dedicated to the design,
implementation, and control of treatment systems to
ensure that contaminated water, soil, solid waste, and air
are cleaned and made safe. New challenges in our field
revolve around the design and implementation of systems
to recycle and reuse resources in an environmentally
sustainable fashion. Our program focuses on classical
areas of environmental engineering like air pollution,
(waste)water treatment, Superfund site remediation,
and the management of hazardous chemicals. The
program includes new paths in environmental design by
working on total water re-use, energy resource recovery,
and creating new technologies for pollution prevention.
Our students gain a fundamental understanding of
the toxicity, transport, fate, and (bi0)transformation
of pollutant behavior in the environment in order to
predict consequences of pollutants to the ecosystem
and public health. The program will have a strong
focus on process engineering, taking advantage of the
chemical engineering discipline that is also taught in our
department. Students can work on research topics that
are fundamental to the discipline such as wastewater
treatment or take on new challenges such as 100%
reuse of wastewater as potable water. Our
program has the unique opportunity to work
on pilot scale environmental projects
through our partnerships with private
industry and public utilities.
Our department is focused on every aspect of sustainability. Our faculty are working on projects aimed at detecting emerging environmental contaminants to stop pollution before it becomes widespread, as well as pioneering methods of removing contaminants through the use of bioremediation (e.g. utilizing microbes) and advanced physical chemical methods. We are ensuring a future for our water systems by working on desalinization and wastewater treatment. Our faculty are even using waste materials to recover nutrients, create new energy sources, and even manufacture new products. Finally, we are working with big industries like the mining industry to revolutionize policy and practice to make environmental sustainability more cost-effective and efficient.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASProcess Technology Hydrology Air Pollution Environmental Policy
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Chemical Engineering
Ph.D. in Chemical EngineeringAccelerated and Traditional M.S. in Environmental Engineering
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
AZWater Young Professionals AssociationAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
Society of Civil Engineers (SCE)
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Environmental EngineeringDepartmental [email protected][chee.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
OPTIMIZE AND IMPROVE COMPLEX SYSTEMS.Engineers make things; industrial engineers make things
better. Industrial engineering is essential to ensuring
efficiency in any setting. Whether it is manufacturing
smart phones or superior automobiles, streamlining an
operating room in a hospital, shortening a rollercoaster
line at an amusement park, or distributing products
worldwide, these challenges share the common goal of
saving a company money and increasing efficiency. Our
students combine technical knowledge and skills from
engineering, business, and social sciences to design,
evaluate, monitor and improve system performance.
They work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials,
energy and other commodities. Industrial engineers
take courses in a variety of subjects such as production
and process design, production planning, optimization,
modeling and simulation, information management,
facility layout, job/workplace design, engineering
management, material flow, and distribution.
Industrial engineering graduates go on to a wide variety
of careers. Students have taken positions related to
manufacturing, entertainment, shipping and logistics,
healthcare, project management, transportation,
systems modeling, telecommunications, customer
service, and government. Many of our industrial
engineers use the foundations we provide to
pursue management positions in high tech
industries. The options for industrial
engineers are infinite.
industrial Engineering
Faculty in industrial engineering are changing the way we manage complex systems arising in manufacturing and service industry. They work with local and national government entities and partners in industry to make better decisions regarding traffic management, allocation of emergency services, and financial investments. Researchers are modeling and simulating the complexities of factory operations, automated manufacturing, and supply chain management to improve efficiency while reducing cost. On the other side of manufacturing, our quality and reliability engineers are investigating ways to make products more durable and safer. Our faculty are also collaborating with the UA Medical School and UA Health Network to improve efficiency in patient care in emergency and operating room settings. Finally, the industrial engineers at the University of Arizona are committed to making our community more environmentally friendly and sustainable by finding better ways of integrating renewable energy into our daily lives.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Industrial Engineering Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Industrial Engineering Departmental Advising520.626.8181 [email protected][sie.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
DEFINE THE NEXT AGE OF MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY.
Every age of human existence has been characterized by
the materials that made its technology possible. From the
Stone Age to the Silicon Age, materials have defined the
way we live. At the University of Arizona, we are creating
the next generation of materials to drive the progress of
humanity. Materials Science & Engineering investigates
the properties and characteristics of compounds in the
solid state. This includes glasses, ceramics, plastics,
polymers, composites, metals, semiconductors, and more.
We are always developing new materials to meet the
demands of cost, availability, stress (etc.) and innovation.
Our students experience materials design and analysis
on several levels. In the classroom, they learn about
materials properties, failure analysis, manufacturing
techniques, and quality assurance. In the labs associated
with each class, they learn hands on methods for
producing and analyzing materials. Our students take
courses where they learn glass blowing, smelting,
casting, composite manufacturing, and other methods
for creating materials. The faculty in the Materials Science
& Engineering Department have a breadth of knowledge
that is unparalleled. They have worked all over the world
on projects ranging from reconstructing past materials
technologies to developing new heat shields for re-
entry vehicles. Materials define our worldview.
The University of Arizona materials science
engineers write that definition.
Materials Science & Engineering
The Materials Science & Engineering Department faculty and students are developing novel optical materials to control electromagnetic waves including glass that transmits light in the far infrared and nanocomposites that improve photovoltaic systems. We are tackling the grand challenge of making solar energy production more efficient by creating new thermo-electric materials to reduce waste from excess heat. Our faculty are designing revolutionary new ways to process and fabricate ceramics, semiconductors, metals, alloys, polymers, and glasses to be used in high temperature coatings for ramjets, materials for the next generation of computers, and high strength glass for consumer products. We work closely with museums across the world to unravel the techniques used by ancient civilizations to create ceramics, metals, and organic materials. We are pioneering the use of advanced imaging methods to understand, characterize, categorize, and catalog the works of art of master painters.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering
M.Eng. in Innovation, Sustainability, & Entrepreneurship (MEISE)Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE)
KeramosMaterial Advantage
Arizona Solar Racing Team
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Materials Science & EngineeringDepartmental Advising520.621.6070 [email protected][mse.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
SOLVE COMPLEX PROBLEMS USING KINEMATICS AND INGENUITY.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most
versatile disciplines in engineering. Our mechanical
engineering students use mathematics, computational
tools, and an understanding of the laws of physics
to analyze, design, and build complex mechanical
systems. Core topics taught in the curriculum include
solid and fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, dynamics
and controls, and mechanical design. Students also
explore machine dynamics, energy and power systems,
mechanical properties of engineering materials and
biomaterials, computational methods, HVAC systems,
and instrumentation. Graduates of the Mechanical
Engineering program go on to careers in a wide range of
engineering sectors, including the defense, biomedical,
manufacturing, mining, and automotive industries.
Students also participate heavily in club-based national
competitions (such as Baja SAE, Formula SAE, Human
Powered Vehicle Challenge and Solar Car Challenge)
and organizations (such as the student chapters of
professional societies) to augment their classroom
experience. Combined with a year-long capstone design
sequence that focuses on real-life multidisciplinary
projects, the club and organization experience gives
each student the opportunity to develop hands-
on skills and to apply methods learned in
analytical courses in a practical setting.
The Mechanical Engineering faculty at U of A work at the intersection of mechanics, biology, electronics, and computational science to advance the state of the art in technologies ranging from micromechanical systems to biomorphic tissues and energy storage systems. They work with the BIO5 Institute on tissue regeneration, molecular biosensors, and defining the mechanical properties of human organs and tissue. Working together, faculty and students have pushed the boundaries of micro and nano technologies with new devices such as micro-actuators and sensors. The department currently pioneers innovative research on the mechanics of materials to improve material strength and compatibility with engineering systems. The department also contributes to a sustainable future by improving the efficiency of solar thermal energy systems and fuel cells with the ultimate goal of promoting the adoption of clean energy sources.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
Society of Automotive EngineersUA Baja Off-Road Racing Team
UA Formula Racing TeamArizona Solar Racing Team
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Mechanical EngineeringDepartmental [email protected][ame.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
SUSTAINABLY ACCESS THE WORLD’S NATURAL RESOURCES.
As one of the first two majors at the University of Arizona,
the Mining Engineering Program has a long history of
excellence and innovation. Mining engineering is the
study of how we safely and efficiently remove mineral
resources from the ground. The University of Arizona
Mining Engineering Program is concerned with giving
students a hands-on experience and exposing them to
all aspects of mine operations. These experiences help to
enable our students to become the future leaders in the
mining industry. Our San Xavier Underground Mining
Lab is the largest multi-level student run mine in the
country. At the mine, students get exposure to common
mine practices, blasting, and mine safety training.
The Mining Engineering Department offers four focus
areas, mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resource
development, and mineral processing. The mine operations
focus prepares students to design, build, and operate surface
and underground mines. The geomechanics focus is about
the physical properties of the geologic structures in mining,
oil & gas, or underground construction. The sustainable
resource development focus is concerned with health,
safety, and the environment; making sure that a mine meets
all environmental constraints placed upon it during all
stages of the operation and closure. Finally, mineral
processing is the chemistry and physical science
of the extraction of minerals and purification
of metals used in the technology of our
daily lives.
Mining Engineering
Mining engineering at the University of Arizona is revolutionizing the safety of mining by developing new interactive training programs and creating autonomous links to heavy equipment in order to operate mines remotely from integrated operations centers. We are improving the quality and environmental impact of mineral processing by making mineral separation technology more sensitive and finding new ways to refine raw materials. The University of Arizona is dedicated to improving the environmental impacts of mining. We are developing new techniques to restore mining sites to ensure a sustainable future.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASMine Operations Geomechanics
Sustainable Resource Development Mineral Processing
GRADUATE PROGRAMS M.S. in Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering
David Lowell Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Program in Mineral ResourcesPh.D. in Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE)Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG)
Mining EngineeringDepartmental Advising520.621.6063 [email protected][mge.arizona.edu]
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
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ENGINEERING.ARIZONA.EDU/FUTURE
ILLUMINATE THE ENGINEERINGAPPLICATIONS OF LIGHT.
Optics is the study of light. How we design and build
devices that make light do something useful is optical
engineering. The University of Arizona optical sciences
and engineering program, a collaboration between
the College of Engineering and the College of Optical
Sciences, is one of only a handful of undergraduate
optics programs in the nation — and we are trailblazing in
every respect. The field of optics is constantly changing;
it’s all about innovation and staying at the forefront of
technology. Our students work on mirrors for the largest
telescopes in the world and create moving holograms
straight out of science fiction movies. Our program
produces workforce-ready graduates. We develop classes
and labs that teach what our industry partners want to
see from upcoming engineers. We prepare students for
dynamic internships and research opportunities all over
the world.
The four tracks for the optical sciences and engineering
bachelor’s degree are optics, optoelectronics, optical
materials and optomechanics. The optoelectronics focus
includes classes on circuits and electromagnetism. The
optical materials focus includes classes in materials science.
The optomechanics focus includes classes in statics,
dynamics, and design. The optics focus includes
extra upper-division optics courses. Each track
incorporates other engineering fields for a
fully interdisciplinary experience.
Optical Sciences & Engineering
Our world-leading optical engineering faculty explore next-generation data storage techniques, design displays that augment reality and spark revolutions in solar energy collection; they build new ways of looking at the universe with the most advanced telescope technology in existence. The optical physics professors are creating ways to direct and manipulate lightning using lasers. We’re building a stronger, faster backbone for the Internet with leading-edge photonics research. Our image science specialists literally set the standards for medical scans, making diagnosis and treatment easier, safer and more accurate.
UNDERGRADUATE FOCUS AREASOptics Optoelectronics Optical Materials Optomechanics
GRADUATE PROGRAMS M.S. and Ph.D. in Optical Sciences
M.S. in Optical Sciences and MBA Dual DegreeM.S. in Photonic Communications Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Optics Ambassadors
Student Optics Chapter (SOCk)Women in Optics (WiO)
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Optical Sciences and EngineeringDepartmental Advising520.621.6997 [email protected][www.optics.arizona.edu]
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ResearchHighlights
MODEL AND IMPLEMENT COMPLEX SYSTEMS.
As the first Systems Engineering program in the country,
the University of Arizona has literally defined what it
is to be a systems engineer. Our students learn to see
the global perspective of engineering by modeling,
simulating, analyzing, testing, and managing complex
systems that involve people and machines, software
and hardware, materials, energy, and policy. This
includes designing how hospitals and health care are
managed, enabling successful integration of numerous
components for a missile or a smart phone, creating data
processing software for NASA missions, and ensuring
quality products hit the marketplace.
Systems engineers look at the entire lifecycle of a
product or service. They start with innovative new ideas
based on customer needs and required functionality and
simulate how they will be implemented and controlled
through the concept, production, quality assurance, and
release phases of a project. They manage large teams to
ensure that the customer gets what they expect without
unwanted side effects. Our students take courses that
emphasize system design methodologies enabling
system integration and learn tools for modeling and
analysis like probability and statistics, system theory,
decision analysis, and simulation. These students
go on to careers in a wide range of industries
including high technology manufacturing,
healthcare, transportation, defense,
finance, and utilities.
Systems Engineering
Faculty in systems engineering are creating cyber-physical systems that are used to build smarter, safer, and more efficient infrastructures for traffic control, energy usage, and water systems. For example, our faculty are developing intelligent strategies to manage congestion in the freeway system, where the primary objective is to improve freeway traffic conditions and to recover quickly and smoothly from heavy congestion. Systems engineering faculty and students are also responsible for data processing on the upcoming NASA OSIRIS REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission (launching in 2016), where we are developing the software tools to support the instrumentation that will be used during close proximity operations around the asteroid Bennu. In addition, our faculty are working on creating models to utilize economically feasible methods of costing in developing new software. Finally, we are working with Major League Baseball to use analytics to predict future outcomes and events.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Accelerated and Traditional M.S. in Systems Engineering
Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
College of Engineering Recruiting and Admissions 520.621.6032 [email protected][engineering.arizona.edu]
Systems EngineeringDepartmental Advising520.626.8181 [email protected][sie.arizona.edu]
ResearchHighlights
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