College of Engineering
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (321) 674-8020
Fax: (321) 674-7270
E-mail: coe@fit.edu
Department Overview
Chemical
Engineering
Chemical engineering is primarily the application of chemical principles
to industrial processes and environmental problems to effect a change in
the composition and properties of matter to benefit society and the environment.
A graduate in chemical engineering has the basic training to solve problems
in transport and separation processes, process dynamics and control, energy
production, food and petrochemical processing, materials synthesis and
processing, and chemical equipment and plant design.
Civil
Engineering
Civil engineering extends across many technical specialties that interact
with each other. The planning, designing and constructing of facilities
and infrastructure systems used in public and private sectors are the responsibility
of the civil engineer. They work with architects and other engineers designing
and constructing buildings, bridges, highways, aerospace facilities, ocean
structures, ports and harbors, and utility facilities. Many civil engineers
are involved in the solution and prevention of environmental problems and
work on water resources management, soil and groundwater cleanup, and solid
and hazardous waste management.
Computer
Sciences
Computer scientists are deeply involved in activities that are essential
in our modern civilization. These activities include basic research, design,
development and testing of software and information systems. Computer technology
is found in every aspect of today’s world—include word processors,
spreadsheets, computer games and entertainment, communications and information
systems, transportation, education and training, medicine, criminology,
factory automation, space exploration and assistive devices for the disabled.
Computers have led to significant quality of life improvements, and yet
their potential is still to be fully realized.
Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Electrical and computer engineers possess a fundamental knowledge and
understanding of the mathematics and science applicable to electrical
and computer engineering, and routinely demonstrate the ability to competently
apply their knowledge to produce effective engineering solutions.
Our graduates have experience in the use of modern tools
for design, synthesis and analysis of contemporary engineering
challenges, and can integrate hardware and software.
They exhibit ethical conduct, are sensitive to contemporary
social issues, and function well on multidisciplinary
teams.
Engineering
Systems
Engineering management gives engineers and scientists the skills to expand
their areas of responsibility, and includes management of an engineering/science
environment and the opportunity to update their skills in their chosen
specialization.
Systems engineering is a multidisciplinary field that assists
in developing reliable systems and processes to meet technical,
cost and schedule requirements. In the design and development
of a system, systems engineering integrates all involved
functions by applying proven tools and techniques across
life cycle phases.
Marine
and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences integrates oceanography,
ocean engineering, environmental science, meteorology and related academic
concentrations into interdisciplinary knowledge-based optimal solutions
to vital contemporary issues through education, research and service.
Directions in the Department of Marine and Environmental
Systems tend to mirror the interdisciplinary nature of the
interests and expertise of a closely related multidisciplinary
faculty in oceanography, meteorology, ocean engineering and
environmental sciences, with each program offering bachelor
of science, master of science and doctoral degrees.
Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering
Florida Tech’s aerospace engineering program is unique in its ties
to the birthplace of space exploration—NASA at Kennedy Space Center.
Today, we train future astronauts and rocket scientists to design and
develop technology for aerodynamics, flight machines, rocket propulsion,
aerospace structures and vehicle design, spacecraft, satellites and much
more.
Mechanical engineering activities include the research,
development, design and testing of materials, structures
and machines for the generation of power, for transportation
and for the production of electricity from various sources
including chemical, nuclear, solar and geothermal; conception,
design, construction and operation of all types of machines
and instrumentation, control and regulation of these
and other types of manual and automatic mechanical systems.
