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An Introductionto Engineering

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Engineering is the practice and method ofapplying scienti c and empirical knowledgeto the service of humanity.

It is distinct from the physical sciences,which are studies of the natural universe.

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Engineers are problem solvers.

Successful engineers possess goodcommunication skills and are teamplayers.

They have a good grasp of fundamentalphysical laws and mathematics.Engineers apply physical and chemicallaws and mathematics to design,develop, test, and supervise themanufacture of millions of products and

services.

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hat !o Engineers !o"Engineers apply physical and chemical lawsand principles and mathematics to designmillions of products and services that weuse in our everyday lives

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Engineers consider factors such as cost,e#ciency, sustainability, reliability, andsafety in their designs

Engineers perform tests to ensure their

designs can withstand the loads andconditions prescribed

Engineers continue to seek ways to improvee$isting products and services

Engineers continue to develop new,advanced materials to make products lighterand stronger for di%erent applications

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Engineers design, maintain, and superviseconstruction of buildings, dams, bridges,highways, power plants, and othercomponents of our infrastructure system

Engineers are responsible for e$tractingpetroleum, natural gas, and other materialsfrom earth.

Engineers are responsible for the productionand the processing of crops, fruit, vegetable,and food.

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Are problem solvers&ave rm grasp of fundamental principlesof engineering

Are analytical, detailed oriented, andcreative&ave desire to be lifelong learners&ave ability to work outside their area of

speciali'ation in other related elds

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• have good communication and timemanagement skills

• have good (people skills)• are good team players• have ability to use modern tools to solve

various engineering problems or to solveproblems in various ways

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are active in the profession and community

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*e proud of the decision youhave made to become anengineer. Soon you will becomeone of those whose behind+the+scenes e%orts will be taken forgranted by billions of peoplearound the world. *ut you willaccept that fact gladly, knowingthat what you do will makepeople s lives better.

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(2009)

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to learn more about what engineersdo……….

-hemical Engineering echanical Engineering

Electrical / Electronic Engineering -ivil Engineering

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• A*ET stands for Accreditation * oard forEngineering and Technology

• A*ET is the only organi'ation in 0.S. that canaccredit engineering and technology programs

• A*ET e$amines the credentials of the engineeringprogram s faculty, curricular content, facilities,and admission and graduation standards beforegranting accreditation

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• any states re1uire engineers to be graduates of anA*ET accredited engineering program before theyare eligible to take the 2rofessional Engineer 32E4e$am.

A*ET, accredited engineering programs mustdemonstrate that their graduates, by the time ofgraduations, have5an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,science, and engineering6

an ability to design and conduct e$periments, aswell as to analy'e and interpret dataan ability to design a system, component, or processto meet desired needs6

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An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams6

An ability to identify, formulate, and solveengineering problems6An understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility6An ability to communicate e%ectively6

The broad education necessary to understand theimpact of engineering solutions in a global andsocietal conte$t6A recognition of the need for and an ability toengage in lifelong learning6

A knowledge of contemporary issues6 andAn ability to use the techni1ues, skills, and modernengineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice.

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Civil Engineers design and supervise,among others, the construction ofroads, buildings, airports, tunnels,

dams, bridges, water supply, andwater and wastewater treatmentsystems. -ivil engineering is

concerned with providing publicinfrastructure and services.

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Electrical Engineers design, develop,

test, and supervise the manufacturingof electrical e1uipment, includinglighting and wiring for buildings, cars,buses, trains, ships, and aircraft6power generation and transmissione1uipment for utility companies6electric motors found in various

products6 control devices6 and radare1uipment.

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Electronic Engineers design,develop, test, and supervise theproduction of electronice1uipment, including computer

hardware6 computer networkhardware6 communication devicessuch as cellular phone, television,

and audio and video e1uipment6as well as measuring instruments.

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Mechanical Engineers are involved in

the design, development, testing,and manufacturing of machines,robots, tools, power generatinge1uipment such as steam and gasturbines, heating, cooling, andrefrigerating e1uipment, and internalcombustion engines.

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Aerospace Engineers design,develop, test, and supervise themanufacture of commercial andmilitary aircraft, helicopters,spacecraft, and missiles. Theymay work with pro7ects dealingwith research and developmentof guidance, navigation, andcontrol systems.

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Biomedical Engineers apply the laws andthe principles of chemistry, biology,medicine, and engineering to designarti cial limbs, organs, imaging systems,and devices used in medical procedures.

They also perform research alongside ofmedical doctors, chemists, and biologiststo better understand various aspects ofbiological systems and the human body.

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Chemical Engineers use theprinciples of chemistry and basicengineering sciences to solve avariety of problems related to the

production of chemicals and theiruse in various industries, includingthe pharmaceutical, electronic, andphotographic industries.

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Environmental Engineers apply the laws

and principles of chemistry, biology, andengineering to address issues related towater and air pollution control, ha'ardouswaste, waste disposal, and recycling.

They also get involved with thedevelopment of local, national, andinternational environmental policies andregulations.

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Manufacturing Engineers develop,coordinate, and supervise the process ofmanufacturing all types of products. Theyare concerned with making productse#ciently and at minimum cost. They areinvolved in all aspects of production,including scheduling and materialshandling and the design, development,supervision, and control of assembly lines.

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Petroleum Engineers speciali'e in thediscovery and production of oil and naturalgas. In collaboration with geologists,petroleum engineers search the world forunderground oil or natural gas reservoirs.2etroleum engineers are also involved inmonitoring and supervising drilling and oile$traction operation.

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Nuclear Engineers design, develop,

monitor, and operate nuclear powere1uipment that drives its power fromnuclear energy. They are involved in thedesign, development, and operation of

nuclear power plants to generateelectricity or to power 8avy ships andsubmarines. They are also involved in thedesign and development of industrial anddiagnostic medical e1uipment.

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Mining Engineers, in collaboration with

geologists, nd, e$tract, and prepare coalfor use by utility companies6 they also lookfor metals and minerals to e$tract fromthe earth for use by various manufacturing

industries. ining engineers design andsupervise the construction of abovegroundand underground mines.

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Materials Engineers research, develop,

and test new materials for variousproducts and engineering applications. They manipulate the atomic and molecularstructure of materials in order to create

materials that are lighter, stronger, andmore durable. They create materials withspeci c mechanical, electrical, magnetic,chemical, and heat+transfer properties.

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• 9ou should have a good understanding ofthe signi cant role that engineers play inour everyday lives in providing water, food,shelter, and other essential needs.

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9ou should have a good idea of commontraits and activities of good engineers.• 9ou should be familiar with the di%erences

among various engineering disciplines.