Engineering Disciplines Study Guide
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Environmental Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This field of engineering, formerly called sanitary
engineering, involves the safety of people, animals, and ecosystems. Air pollution, waste management,
radiation protection, and water management are some of the areas studied in this field
Mineral and Mining Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This type of engineer is involved in the discovery,
extraction, and processing of raw materials.
Geological Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer investigates land-related projects like dams,
bridges, and tunnels. They may predict river flow, prevent landslides, or build and maintain power
sources like hydroelectric dams and geothermal plants.
Petroleum Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER These engineers are involved in crude oil deposit exploration,
the removal of oil, and the transportation and refining of oil. This includes the design of drilling
equipment, pipeline transportation systems, and the processes to refine the oil.
Materials Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer studies the structure, properties, processes, and
performance of the matter used to produce both products and structures. Examples include ceramics,
plastics, metals, and composites.
Biomedical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer may design prostheses, chemical processes to
make artificial organs function, or electrical devices like pacemakers.
Chemical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer may design pharmaceuticals, food products,
detergents, plastics, paints, petroleum products, etc.
Food Process Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER These engineers work with the processing, handling,
packaging, and equipment for the food industry.
Test.
Environmental Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This field of engineering, formerly called sanitary
engineering, involves the safety of people, animals, and ecosystems. Air pollution, waste management,
radiation protection, and water management are some of the areas studied in this field
Mineral and Mining Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This type of engineer is involved in the discovery,
extraction, and processing of raw materials.
Geological Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer investigates land-related projects like dams,
bridges, and tunnels. They may predict river flow, prevent landslides, or build and maintain power
sources like hydroelectric dams and geothermal plants.
Petroleum Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER These engineers are involved in crude oil deposit exploration,
the removal of oil, and the transportation and refining of oil. This includes the design of drilling
equipment, pipeline transportation systems, and the processes to refine the oil.
Materials Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer studies the structure, properties, processes, and
performance of the matter used to produce both products and structures. Examples include ceramics,
plastics, metals, and composites.
Biomedical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer may design prostheses, chemical processes to
make artificial organs function, or electrical devices like pacemakers.
Chemical Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER This engineer may design pharmaceuticals, food products,
detergents, plastics, paints, petroleum products, etc.
Food Process Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER These engineers work with the processing, handling,
packaging, and equipment for the food industry.
