The Clark School of Engineering offers nine different undergraduate degree programs:

Aerospace Engineering

Understanding flight, exploring space and designing components, vehicles and systems are the abiding interests of the faculty and students at the Clark School's Department of Aerospace Engineering. Specializations include aeronautics, astronautics, rotorcraft and hypersonics. See also: So You Want to be an Astronaut?

Bioengineering

The undergraduate program in bioengineering is founded in biology, driven by human health issues, and is forward-thinking. Our objective is to marry the principles and applications embedded in engineering with the sciences of biology, medicine, and health.

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical and biomolecular engineering combine chemical, physical and life sciences with engineering to solve a wide variety of problems. The graduate in this major finds interesting and diverse career opportunities in such fields as petroleum, pharmaceuticals, polymers and biotechnologies.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and environmental engineering is a very diverse field, concerned with such things as planning, design, construction and operation of large systems such as buildings and bridges; water purification and distribution systems; traffic and transportation systems; and water and land pollution treatment.

Computer Engineering

Computer technology is everywhere in our lives, and there is high demand for professionals who understand and can integrate these technologies. Computer engineers combine expertise in hardware systems with knowledge of software and applications. Graduates find opportunities in a wide variety of areas, from computer networks to robotics.

Electrical Engineering

Graduates of the electrical engineering program can work on many exciting projects, such as new data networks, emerging digital technologies, faster computers and innovative communications systems. The program has a variety of specializations including telecommunications, controls, and microelectronics.

Fire Protection Engineering

Fire protection engineering provides graduates with the tools needed to safeguard lives and property from fire. Undergraduate students receive a unique education (see sidebar) that focuses on topics such as fire-related safety, suppression systems, and health and environmental issues.

Materials Science and Engineering

Many major advances in science and technology, from computer chips to hypersonic aircraft, are attributable to advances in the underlying materials systems. Materials Science and Engineering is a multidisciplinary field focused on developing materials and materials systems for future technological advancements.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a dynamic and expanding field with emphasis in such areas as energy, thermal sciences, and instrumentation. New programs in manufacturing, microelectronics, and nanotechnology prepare our graduates for the emerging technologies of the 21st century.

The Mini Baja competition, sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers International, challenged student members to design, build, test, promote and race their own formula-style and off-road recreational vehicles. Mechanical engineering students built their vehicle as part of a special projects class and received academic credit for their efforts. The Maryland Mini Baja took 1st in the Hill Climb event also won 3rd in the Acceleration event, also performing well in maneuverability category.