Academics

Curriculum Information

• Undergraduate Programs
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering


• Graduate Programs
• Atmospheric Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Programs

Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. (Certificate only)

Chemical and Biological Engineering
Chemical and biological engineering is a powerful blend of basic sciences and the skills to work quantitatively to describe, predict, and control all changes of matter. This provides the foundation to create cutting-edge materials and products, or design new devices to improve health, the environment, or utilization of energy resources.

Civil Engineering
Civil engineers design, construct, and maintain society's infrastructure—the highways, buildings, and water systems we use daily. They usually work with large, one-of-a-kind projects that are custom designed for a given site and designed to meet a community's need.

Computer Engineering
Computer engineering emphasizes the design, implementation, and application of computers and digital systems. Computer engineers are involved in the development of microprocessors, computers, and workstations; the servers and switches that support the internet; and the implementation of the hardware and protocols that support the telecommunications network.

Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering covers everything related to electrical devices and systems. The field is extremely broad, with electrical engineers being involved in the design and development of telecommunications networks; design and manufacture of consumer electronics; development of control systems for space vehicles and robots; and in many aspects of the power and automotive industries.

Engineering Science
Engineering science students can choose from five concentrations: engineering physics, international engineering and international studies, space engineering, teacher education, and the dual degree program in engineering and the liberal arts.

Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineers are the professionals who identify and design solutions for environmental problems. They provide safe drinking water, treat and properly dispose of wastes, maintain air quality, control water pollution, and remediate sites contaminated by spills or improper disposal of hazardous substances.

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers solve problems in manufacturing, design, automation, engines, bioengineering, thermal fluids and electromechanical devices. Mechanical engineers in the building industry seek to reduce the energy consumption of new and existing buildings with the use of advanced control systems, energy efficient design, solar and other renewable energies.

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Graduate Programs

Atmospheric Science
Department of Atmospheric Science provides quality graduate education; to conduct cutting edge research in the atmospheric sciences; and to provide service to Colorado, the nation, and the world. We collaborate with other CSU groups sharing the environmental mission and with national and international groups addressing weather, climate and environmental issues. Central to our mission objectives are the discovery of new knowledge; the preparation of future leaders in atmospheric science; and the development of new observational, modeling and analysis techniques.

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical and Biological Engineering
Chemical and Biological Engineering at Colorado State University is special in many ways. From its inception, the program emphasized research in emerging areas such as biochemical and biomedical engineering, advanced materials and environmental engineering. All these areas continue to be of key importance to society and for advancing chemical and biochemical engineering. Specific examples of this research include: optical biosensors, magnetic resonance methods, biomedical separations, molecular simulation, and polymeric materials.

Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a rich and diverse program of graduate studies and research opportunities including areas of environmental engineering; fluid mechanics and wind engineering; geoenvironmental engineering; geotechnical engineering; groundwater engineering, hydraulic engineering; infrastructure; irrigation and drainage engineering; hydrology; stream restoration, wetlands, and river mechanics; structural engineering and structural mechanics; and water resources planning and management.

Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is home to world-class research being performed by world-class people. Led by a dynamic group of faculty who are internationally recognized leaders in their respective disciplines, the department's research activities span five core areas: Communications and Signal Processing; Computer Engineering; Physical Electronics; Controls and Robotics; and Radars and Remote Sensing. ECE stands apart from other departments as the recipient of an unprecedented two Engineering Research Centers, or ERCs, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering graduate program focuses on fundamental research within broad application areas. The main research areas include materials, mechanics and dynamics, thermofluids, and controls as they apply to biomedical engineering, energy conversion, motorsport engineering, industrial systems, and materials and plasmas. Research is conducted at world class laboratories including the Engines and Energy Conversion Lab, Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Lab, Materials Engineering Lab, Laser and Plasma Engineering Laboratories, Robotics and Autonomous Machines Lab and the Motorsports Engineering Research Lab. The Mechanical Engineering Department also offers distance education opportunities in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Engineering Management, and Materials Engineering.

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