College Department and Program Overviews
Bioengineering Program
Bioengineering applies the principles and practice of the engineering and computer science disciplines
to the biological, biomedical, and medical sciences. Bioengineering is an extensive and emerging field in
the health industry that impacts drug delivery, surgery, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Students in
the bioengineering program will be prepared for professional careers in businesses related to medical
diagnostics, prosthetic devices and neural and other implants; the pharmaceutical and biotechnology
industries; and consulting in health-related fields, as well as other positions in industry, commerce,
education and government.
The bioengineering program is administered by the department of electrical engineering in consultation with
its Industry Advisory Board. This program has a curriculum requiring three core courses and a vast
choice of electives that include biological sciences, biomedical sciences,
complex systems and brain sciences and nursing.
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Department of Civil Engineering
Civil engineers design the constructed environment that supports our society. From highways and
buildings to bridges and water systems, the profession of civil engineering is responsible for much
of the world in which we live. The range of challenges facing modern society means that civil
engineers can look forward to highly rewarding, dynamic careers.
Florida Atlantic University began offering an undergraduate degree program in civil engineering
in the fall 2001 semester. The program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
reflects the breadth of the profession. Students pursue coursework in basic science and mathematics,
engineering sciences, civil engineering systems and materials, and the major disciplines in
civil engineering. Because of the tremendous impact civil engineers have on society the curriculum also
requires students to pursue studies in the social sciences and the humanities.
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Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The department prepares students for careers in the design of computers, implementation of computer
systems, software development, design and analysis of algorithms and software engineering.
Key research areas in the department include artificial intelligence, computer graphics, computer
systems architecture, databases, data security, mobile computing and communications, multimedia,
parallel and fault-tolerant systems, performance modeling and simulation, software engineering,
telecommunication networks, and VLSI design.
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Professional careers in design, development, research, testing, and other endeavors are possible
with a degree program in electrical engineering. The program includes courses in specialized areas
such as electronics, electromagnetics, controls, robotics, signal processing and telecommunications.
Imaging technology is our nation's window into the information age and the department's Imaging
System Lab is home to one of the nation's foremost HDTV researchers. The Electromagnetic Interference
Lab, with its semi-anechoic chamber, makes FAU one a very few universities in the United States that
has such a facility. The department also has a very strong presence in the Wireless Networks area and
concentrates on enabling technologies, performance modeling, and innovative services and applications.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering embraces the science and art of the generation, transmission and utilization of
energy and the design, production and application of machinery, devices and systems. The department
enables students to experience the entire range of activities from initial conception to design and
manufacture of products.
Comprehensive laboratory facilities are available for the study of thermal-fluids, solar energy,
cryogenics, metallic and composite materials, shock and vibrations, controls, helicopter dynamics,
experimental stress analysis, computer integrated manufacturing and simulation of manufacturing process.
A computer-aided design laboratory provides two and three-dimensional modeling and computational
capabilities.
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Geomatics Engineering Program
Geomatics is a new term incorporating what used to be called "surveying" along with many other aspects
of spatial data (information that has a location) management. The nature of the tasks required of the
Professional Land Surveyor has evolved and the term "surveying" alone does not accurately describe
the whole range of tasks that the profession deals with.
Therefore, the Geomatics Engineer can be involved in an extremely wide variety of information gathering
activities and applications. Geomatics Engineers design, develop, and operate systems for collecting and
analyzing spatial information about the land, the oceans, natural resources, and manmade features. The
more traditional land surveying strand of Geomatics Engineering is concerned with the determination and
recording of boundaries and areas of real property parcels, and the preparation and interpretation of
legal land descriptions.
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