<p>how about this. I know that every branch of engineering requires a lot studying. But which branch do you think is the most "academic/theoretical" & vice versa.</p>
<p>EE/CS probably. When you look at some of the advanced research done, it almost looks like higher level math and physics. Not sure if this is what you are asking, but I think ChemE has the hardest curriculum and therefore requires the most amount of studying. So I guess you can say chemE is the most "academic" engineering.</p>
<p>what about aersopace, is that considered Academic. I am just asking beacuse when it comes to technical stuff, i dont understand that well. But i can study for 15 hours straight.</p>
<p>I mean all of engineering is "academic," not sure what you're asking. Aerospace is going to require a lot of theory, just like any other engineering. But if you can study 15 hours straight, then you should be fine regardless of how theoretical an engineering is.</p>
<p>i know all engineering is academic, Its a rigorous major. its just that some branches of engineering are little more technical or practical than others. i want to make sure i pick the one that involves the most theories & studying and the least amount of technical stuff.</p>
<p>You want to pick an engineering that involves the most theories and studying, but the least amount of technical stuff? </p>
<p>That makes no sense. Did you type that correctly?</p>
<p>EDIT: Aerospace is going to require a lot of theory if that is what you're wondering. Many concepts in AE are very hard to visualize and understand and the math involved is comparable to EE. I don't see why you want to avoid this, this is the nature of engineering.</p>
<p>If you're not looking for practical application and only hardcore theory - consider Physics instead.</p>
<p>a little technical work is ok. as much as i like math & physics. I am not really that interested in majoring physics. i think chem E or Aero would be less technical, though.</p>
<p>For the most part you cannot avoid technical application. Remember, they are trying to train engineers who can actually enter the workforce and practical application is a heavy part of that. However, if you are looking for areas that have somewhat more theory and more math (at the upper level) than the other areas (and again this relative, you are still going to have a lot of practical/technical application) then you might look into a major that some colleges have called Engineering Mechanics which is often connected to mechanical engineering but really overlaps several areas including structural, computer, materials, and mechanical.</p>
<p>nah that sounds boring. I think i just have to work extra hard to understand the practical/technical stuff because i really like AerospaceE. either that or electical/computer E.</p>
<p>All engineering majors have their share of theory once you look at specialized portions. Take a look at turbulent flow in Fluid Mechanics, Stress-Strain theory in ASE, Thermodynamics and hell, Heat Transfer. Just look at a major with portions that have been relatively unknown and you'll find tons of theoretical studies.</p>
<p>EE is probably the most cited but I'd also say that Material Science, Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Mechanics are also heavy in theory.</p>
<p>If not, most majors at the Ph.D level are all theory.</p>
<p>thanks for info.</p>