Integrated engineering
Integrated Engineering is a degree program (and similar concept programs such as Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Engineering) combining aspects from traditional engineering studies and liberal arts, meant to prepare graduates for multi-disciplinary and project-based workplaces. Integrated engineers acquire background in core disciplines such as: materials, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and systems involving chemical, electro-mechanical, biological and environmental components. In the United States, an alliance of Integrated - type programs has been formed called the Alliance for Integrated Engineering (A4IE).