Bachelor of Science in Biology (STEM)

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Environmental engineering uses the principles of engineering, chemistry, biology and physics to address a wide variety of environmental problems from safe drinking water supplies to climate change.

Why Choose Environmental Engineering?
Environmental engineering is a broad and diverse discipline that applies scientific principles to solve real-world environmental problems. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared for careers in private industry, environmental consulting firms and government agencies, and work to solve the many challenges of providing safe and reliable drinking water, clean air and waterways, proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste, effective environmental site restoration, and responsible management of our natural resources.

Our environmental engineering program is recognized nationally for producing well-prepared environmental engineers. The program dates back to 1939 and proudly boasts that six of its alumni have been inducted into the National Academy of Engineering.

What Will You Learn?
Our environmental engineering program offers both master’s of engineering (M.E.) and master’s of science (M.S.) degrees. In your studies, you will learn the engineering principles and design applications for:

• Drinking water treatment
• Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
• Surface water quality modeling
• Groundwater engineering
• Environmental sustainability
• Climate change resiliency
• Water reuse and resource recovery
• Air pollution control systems
• Recycling
• waste disposal technologies

Chemical engineering is the profession which applies mathematics, chemistry and physics to develop economic ways of using raw materials and energy for the benefit of humankind. Chemical engineers develop processes and products that are energy efficient, environmentally-sustainable and profitable. Chemical engineers make products such as petrochemicals, polymers, drugs, therapeutics, paper, dyes, fertilizers, foods and beverages. Practically every product that we use and enjoy has involved chemical engineering.

Why Choose Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineers are in demand because of the large number of industries that depend on processing raw materials into usable products. Chemical engineers and their innovations propel many areas of technology and create solutions for tomorrow. At Manhattan College, the chemical engineering major is designed to develop fundamental technical skills, provide training in communication and professional development, and impart a practice-oriented education.

What Will You Learn?
As part of your coursework in chemical engineering, you will learn the core chemical engineering principles needed to be successful in a career in industry, or careers in research, medicine, business and law.  In addition, you will learn software, programming and professional design packages used in industry today.  
As a chemical engineering major at Manhattan, students have the ability to focus their studies in environmental engineering (as a minor), petroleum engineering, biopharmaceutical engineering, or cosmetic engineering. These focus areas give our students a specialized education and a competitive advantage for job placement.

What Will You Do?
Employers from all industries seek the analytical and problem-solving skills developed by chemical engineers. Chemical engineers are some of the highest-paid professionals in the country.

Communication is a liberal arts discipline, rooted in persuasive speaking and writing. It is also a pre-professional discipline that prepares you for a career in mass media.

What Will You Learn?
As a communication major, you will choose to concentrate in one of six areas:

• Advertising
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Journalism
• Media Production
• Public Relations
• Sports Media Production

What Will You Do?
Every industry has a need for employees who can produce and package media that’s creative and clear for consumers. Media professionals work for large corporations, agencies, the government and nonprofits. Some are even self-employed.

Modern businesses generate and store massive amounts of data — from web clicks and sales, to advertising placement and consumer habits. The field of business analytics involves drawing correlations and insights from this data. These conclusions are used to drive business decisions and actions.

Why Choose Business Analytics?
Career Opportunity
Analytics is one of the fastest growing areas of business. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, job growth in this field will increase by 30% in the next 10 years. Companies, both large and small, are hiring new analysts each year to help optimize their business processes and services.

Analytics is also one of the most practical and hands-on fields in today’s world. With the increase of data-capturing technology, business analysts are needed in nearly every industry, including:

• E-commerce
• Finance
• Government and Politics
• Healthcare
• Science
• Social Networking and Media
• Telecommunications

For 2,000 years, philosophy has been the foundation for a liberal arts education. The study of philosophy examines knowledge, truth, reality and existence. It teaches us to ask big questions about how the world works, and sharpens our ability to understand and analyze concepts, assumptions, beliefs, logical errors and commonly held opinions.

Electrical engineering is the design, development, testing, and supervision of electrical equipment. This equipment allows people to access information and communicate globally, as well as transmit power from distant sources to demand centers.

Why Choose Electrical Engineering?
Electrical engineers work in an exciting, ever-evolving field. At Manhattan College, the ABET-accredited electrical engineering program teaches you the physical and engineering principles needed to design and operate:

• Electronic and medical devices
• Wiring in buildings
• Biomedical instrumentation
• Power grids
• Communication systems
• Nanotechnology
• Defense systems

What Will You Learn?
You will learn the fundamentals of electrical engineering and computer science. When you graduate with a B.S. in electrical engineering, you will have an in-depth knowledge of:

• Electrical Systems
• Electromagnetism
• Applied Electromagnetics
• Optics

What Will You Do?
A degree in electrical engineering leads to jobs in a variety of settings, from top companies like IBM and ExxonMobil to independent start ups looking to fulfill a consumer need.

Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture and test power-producing tools, engines, machines and mechanical devices. From the refrigerator in your kitchen to the car in your driveway, products made by mechanical engineers are found in everyday life.

Why Choose Mechanical Engineering?
Most every machine you interact with on a daily basis was created by mechanical engineer. Your cell phone is one, your toaster is another. The car you drive and the air conditioner that helps stave off the summer heat--they’re all machines.

It is a vast field with a variety of job opportunities. This field is considered the "general practitioner" of the engineering disciplines, focused primarily on the conversion, transmission and use of power.

The mechanical engineering program prepares you to work in industries including:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Biomedical
• Construction
• Green Building Design
• Solar Energy
• Power Generation

What Will You Learn?
You will learn the fundamentals of engineering disciplines, including:

• Machine Design
• Electric Circuitry
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics

Knowledge of these topics will help you design machines, engines, and other systems. The course of study involves theoretical, computer-based, and laboratory training, finishing with a hands-on two-semester capstone design project.

What Will You Do?
The need for skilled mechanical engineers exceeds the number of existing qualified workers, and in New York City, there’s no shortage of work for people in this field.

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It helps us understand how humans and animals think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Many modern challenges are rooted in human behavior, and psychological knowledge can help us find solutions.

Why Choose Chemical Engineering?
The psychology program emphasizes both the humanistic and scientific aspects of the field, and is designed for students who want to enter psychology as a profession or as a foundation for further training in other professions in education, healthcare, technology and beyond.

What Will You Learn?
You will learn to analyze, evaluate and apply psychological principles and theories, all of which are applicable to you professionally and personally. As a psychology major, you will:

• Engage in a critical examination of a variety of exciting psychological concepts
• Develop exceptional research skills, spanning a variety of techniques
• Develop essential intellectual, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Hone your communication skills - both written and verbal

What Will You Do?
You will be prepared to progress in an advanced degree program in psychology or a related area, or pursue a career in a variety of fields.

International studies focuses on international relations and culture and the transnational forces that have shaped them. Social, political, economic, environmental and other complex issues extend beyond language and borders in our globalized society. Understanding requires an interdisciplinary approach.

What Will You Learn?
As an international studies major you will learn to:

• Analyze complex scenarios
• Solve problems
• Communicate effectively
• Understand cross-cultural issues
• Think critically about the past
• Study culture and society
• Speak a foreign language

What Will You Do?
More than ever, professionals must bring greater cultural knowledge, foreign language skills and international expertise to their industry. A major in international studies can lead to a career in business, education, government, or non-governmental or international organizations.

Economics is a social science that examines the production, distribution, sales and purchases of goods and services. It is a global force that influences business and government, and permeates every aspect of our lives.

What Will You Learn?
Choosing to major in economics will provide you with a strong understanding of:

• Foundations of business
• Business statistics
• Macro & microeconomics
• Price analysis
• International economics
• Econometrics

What Will You Do?
A B.A. in economics prepares students for work in research or consulting firms in the private or public sectors. Many of these careers require the technical and interpersonal skills acquired while enrolled in this program.