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College: Engineering
Campus: Bambang
DEGREE Bachelor of Science COURSE NO. CpE 1
PROGRAM in Computer
Engineering
SPECIALIZATION COURSE TITLE Computer Engineering as a Discipline
st
YEAR LEVEL 1 Year TIME FRAME 3 WK NO. 4-6 IM NO. 02
Hrs
I. UNIT TITLE/CHAPTER TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION
II. LESSON TITLE
The Engineering Profession
III. LESSON OVERVIEW
This lesson discusses about an exciting profession- the engineering profession. It discusses
various branches of an engineering profession. How an engineer solve problems or give solution to our
everyday tasks.
IV. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
• Develop an understanding of the principles of engineering profession
• Recognize the worth of Computer Engineering from other Computer Engineering Profession
V. LESSON CONTENT
Engineers are problem solvers. Successful engineers possess good communication skills and
are team players. They have a good grasp of fundamental physical laws and mathematics. Engineers
apply physical and chemical laws and mathematics to design, develop, test, and supervise the
manufacture of millions of products and services. They consider important factors such as
sustainability, efficiency, cost, reliability, and safety when designing products. Engineers are dedicated
to lifelong learning and service to others.
Possibly some of you are not yet certain you want to study engineering during the next four years in
college and may have questions similar to the following:
Do I really want to study engineering?
What is engineering and what do engineers do?
What are some of the areas of specialization in engineering?
How many different engineering disciplines are there?
Do I want to become a computer engineer, or should I pursue mechanical engineering?
Or would I be happier becoming an electrical engineer?
How will I know that I have picked the best field for me?
Will the demand for my area of specialization be high when I graduate, and beyond that?
Engineering Work Is Everywhere
Engineers make products and provide services that make our lives better (see Figure 2-1). To
see how engineers contribute to the comfort and the betterment of our everyday lives, tomorrow morning
when you get up, just look around you more carefully. During the night, your bedroom was kept at the
right temperature thanks to some mechanical engineers who designed the heating, airconditioning, and
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Figure 2-1. Engineers make products and provide services that make our
lives better
ventilating systems in your home. When you get up in the morning and turn on the lights, be assured that
thousands of mechanical and electrical engineers and technicians at power plants and power stations
around the country are making certain the flow of electricity remains uninterrupted so that you have
enough power to turn the lights on or check your phones for notifications and morning news for the day.
The phone was designed by electrical, electronic and computer engineers. There are, of course,
engineers from other disciplines involved in creating the final product; for example, manufacturing and
industrial engineers. When you are getting ready to take your morning shower, the clean water you are
about to use is coming to your home thanks to civil and mechanical engineers. Even if you live out in the
country on a farm, the pump you use to bring water from the well to your home was designed by
mechanical and civil engineers. The water could be heated by natural gas that is brought to your home
thanks to the work and effort of chemical, mechanical, civil, and petroleum engineers. After your morning
shower, when you get ready to dry yourself with a towel, think about what types of engineer worked
behind the scenes to produce the towels. Yes, the cotton towel was made with the help of agricultural,
industrial, manufacturing, chemical, petroleum, civil, and mechanical engineers. Think about the
machines that were used to pick the cotton, transport the cotton to a factory, clean it, and dye it to a pretty
color that is pleasing to your eyes. Then other machines were used to weave the fabric and send it to
sewing machines that were designed by mechanical engineers. The same is true of the clothing you are
about to wear. Your clothing may contain some polyester, which was made possible with the aid of
petroleum and chemical engineers. “Well,” you may say, “I can at least sit down and eat my breakfast
and not wonder whether some engineers made this possible as well.” But the food you are about to eat
was made with the help and collaboration of various engineering disciplines, from agricultural to
mechanical. Let’s say you are about to eat some bread and drink milk. The milk was kept fresh in your
refrigerator thanks to the efforts and work of mechanical engineers who designed the refrigerator
components and chemical engineers who investigated alternative refrigerant fluids with appropriate
thermal properties and other environmentally friendly properties that can be used in your refrigerator.
Furthermore, electrical engineers designed the control and the electrical power units.
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Now you are ready to get into a jeep or a tricycle to go to school. The jeep and tricycle was made
possible with the help and collaboration of automotive, mechanical, electrical, electronic, industrial,
material, chemical, and petroleum engineers. So, you see there is not much that you do in your daily life
that has not involved the work of engineers. Be proud of the decision you have made to become an
engineer. Soon you will become one of those whose behind-the-scenes efforts will be taken for granted
by billions of people around the world. But you will accept that fact gladly, knowing that what you do will
make people’s lives better.
What Is Engineering and What Do Engineers Do?
Engineers apply physical and chemical laws and principles and mathematics to design millions
of products and services that we use in our everyday lives. These products include cars, computers,
aircraft, clothing, toys, home appliances, surgical equipment, heating and cooling equipment, health care
devices, tools and machines that makes various products, and so on (see Figure 2.3). Engineers consider
important factors such as cost, efficiency, reliability, and safety when designing these products.
Engineers perform tests to make certain that the products they design withstand various loads and
conditions. They are continuously searching for ways to improve already existing products as well. They
also design and supervise the construction of buildings, dams, highways, and mass transit systems and
the construction of power plants that supply power to manufacturing companies, homes, and offices.
Engineers play a significant role in the design and maintenance of a nation’s infrastructure, including
communication systems, public utilities, and transportation. Engineers continuously develop new,
advanced materials to make products lighter and stronger for different applications. They are also
responsible for finding suitable ways to extract petroleum, natural gas, and raw materials from the earth,
and they are involved in coming up with ways of increasing crop, fruit, and vegetable yields along with
improving the safety of our food products.
The following represent some common careers for engineers. In addition to design, some
engineers work as sales representatives for products, while others provide technical support and
troubleshooting for customers of their products. Many engineers decide to become involved in sales and
customer support, because their engineering background enables them to explain and discuss technical
information and to assist with installation, operation, and maintenance of various products and machines.
Not all engineers work for private industries; some work for federal, state, and local governments in
various capacities. Engineers work in departments of agriculture, defense, energy, and transportation.
Some engineers work for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). As you can see,
there are many satisfying and challenging jobs for engineers.
Common Traits of Good Engineers
Although the activities of engineers are quite varied, there are some personality traits and work
habits that typify most of today’s successful engineers.
o Engineers are problem solvers.
o Good engineers have a firm grasp of the fundamental principles of engineering, which they can
use to solve many different problems.
o Good engineers are analytical, detailed oriented, and creative.
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o Good engineers have a desire to be lifelong learners. For example, they take continuing education
classes, seminars, and workshops to stay abreast of innovations and new technologies. This
is particularly important in today’s world because the rapid changes in technology will require
you as an engineer to keep pace with new technologies. Moreover, you will risk being laid off
or denied promotion if you are not continually improving your engineering education.
o Good engineers, regardless of their area of specialization, have a core knowledge that can be
applied to many areas. Therefore, well-trained engineers are able to work outside their area of
specialization in other related fields. For example, a good mechanical engineer with a well
rounded knowledge base can work as an automotive engineer, an aerospace engineer, or as a
chemical engineer.
o Good engineers have written and oral communication skills that equip them to work well with their
colleagues and to convey their expertise to a wide range of clients.
o Good engineers have time-management skills that enable them to work productively and
efficiently.
o Good engineers have good “people skills” that allow them to interact and communicate effectively
with various people in their organization. For example, they are able to communicate equally well
with the sales and marketing experts and their own colleagues.
o Engineers are required to write reports. These reports might be lengthy, detailed technical reports
containing graphs, charts, and engineering drawings, or they may take the form of brief
memoranda or executive summaries.
o Engineers are adept at using computers in many different ways to model and analyze various
practical problems.
o Good engineers actively participate in local and national discipline-specific organizations by
attending seminars, workshops, and meetings. Many even make presentations at professional
meetings.
o Engineers generally work in a team environment where they consult each other to solve complex
problems. They divide up the task into smaller, manageable problems among themselves;
consequently, productive engineers must be good team players. Good interpersonal and
communication skills are increasingly important now because of the global market. For example,
various parts of a car could be made by different companies located in different countries. In order
to ensure that all components fit and work well together, cooperation and coordination are
essential, which demands strong communication skills.
Clearly, an interest in building things or taking things apart or solving puzzles is not all that is required
to become an engineer. In addition to having a dedication to learning and a desire to find solutions, an
engineer needs to foster certain attitudes and personality traits.
What is a Scientist?
• Prime objective is increased knowledge of nature and its “laws”.
• Scientists use knowledge to acquire new knowledge.
Systematic search using “scientific method”
The Scientific Method
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• Formulate a hypothesis to explain a natural phenomenon.
• Conceive and execute experiments to test the hypothesis.
• Analyze test results and state conclusions.
• Generalize the hypothesis into the form of a law or theory if experimental results are in harmony
with the hypothesis.
• Publish the new knowledge.
The Engineer
• The engineer uses knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences and applies this knowledge
along with his/her judgment to develop devices, processes, structures, and systems that benefit
society.
• Where a scientist uses knowledge to acquire new knowledge, the engineer applies this knowledge
to develop things for society.
• Scientist seeks to know: engineers aim to do.
How Society Perceives Engineers
“By and large, engineers are paid by society to work on systems dealing with problems whose solutions
are of interest to society. These systems seem to group conveniently into:
(a) systems for material handling, including transformation of and conservation of raw and
processed materials,
(b) systems for energy handling, including its transformation, transmission, and control, and,
(c) systems for data on information handling, involving its collection, transmission, and
processing.”
How Engineers Picture Themselves!
“Normal people believe that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain’t broke, it doesn’t
have enough features yet!”
-Author unknown; quote adapted from Va. Tech lecture on engineering.
PTC Accreditation
The Philippine Technological Council (PTC) was formed in 1978 as one of the sectoral
components of the Federation of Professional Associations (FPA now known as PFPA) and was
incorporated in 1980 as non-stock and non-profit corporation under the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) by a group of concerned and selfless individuals who shared the common ideal of
fostering the adoption and utilization of technological and engineering expertise of engineers to improve
the quality of life of peoples and to contribute to the socio-economic development agenda of the
communities where they operate.
PTC has transformed since then into being the umbrella organization of the thirteen (13)
professional engineering organizations in the country each representing specific engineering field of
practice.
The purposes of the Council is to foster professional inter-disciplinary collaboration and interaction
among the individual professionals and its member- organizations; to keep abreast with the latest
developments in the rapidly changing world; and, to effectuate a united rapport among the members and
with those of other professions, the government and the communities.
It endeavours to harmonize general policies and actions that affect the engineering profession
across fields of practice, serves as the clearing house, and provides a forum for members in the
settlement of inter-disciplinary differences and disputes. It acts as the focal point for advocacies that
impact on the engineering profession and engineering practice and for international linkages and the
continual improvement and promotion of global competitiveness of the Filipino engineers.
Some Engineering Fields
• Aerospace • Computer
• Architectural • Electrical
• Biomedical • Electronics
• Chemical • Industrial
• Civil • Mechanical
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• Mining • Petroleum
• Marine and Ocean • Systems
• Metallurgical
• Nuclear
Civil Engineers design and supervise, among others, the construction of roads, buildings, airports,
tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply, and water and wastewater treatment systems. Civil engineering is
concerned with providing public infrastructure and services.
Electrical Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment,
including lighting and wiring for buildings, cars, buses, trains, ships, and aircraft; power generation and
transmission equipment for utility companies; electric motors found in various products; control devices;
and radar equipment.
Electronic Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the production of electronic equipment,
including computer hardware; computer network hardware; communication devices such as cellular
phone, television, and audio and video equipment; as well as measuring instruments.
Mechanical Engineers are involved in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of machines,
robots, tools, power generating equipment such as steam and gas turbines, heating, cooling, and
refrigerating equipment, and internal combustion engines.
Aerospace Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of commercial and military
aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, and missiles. They may work with projects dealing with research and
development of guidance, navigation, and control systems.
Biomedical Engineers apply the laws and the principles of chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering
to design artificial limbs, organs, imaging systems, and devices used in medical procedures. They also
perform research alongside of medical doctors, chemists, and biologists to better understand various
aspects of biological systems and the human body.
Chemical Engineers use the principles of chemistry and basic engineering sciences to solve a variety of
problems related to the production of chemicals and their use in various industries, including the
pharmaceutical, electronic, and photographic industries.
Environmental Engineers apply the laws and principles of chemistry, biology, and engineering to address
issues related to water and air pollution control, hazardous waste, waste disposal, and recycling. They
also get involved with the development of local, national, and international environmental policies and
regulations.
Manufacturing Engineers develop, coordinate, and supervise the process of manufacturing all types of
products. They are concerned with making products efficiently and at minimum cost. They are involved
in all aspects of production, including scheduling and materials handling and the design, development,
supervision, and control of assembly lines.
Petroleum Engineers specialize in the discovery and production of oil and natural gas. In collaboration
with geologists, petroleum engineers search the world for underground oil or natural gas reservoirs.
Petroleum engineers are also involved in monitoring and supervising drilling and oil extraction operation.
Nuclear Engineers design, develop, monitor, and operate nuclear power equipment that drives its power
from nuclear energy. They are involved in the design, development, and operation of nuclear power
plants to generate electricity or to power Navy ships and submarines. They are also involved in the
design and development of industrial and diagnostic medical equipment.
Mining Engineers, in collaboration with geologists and metallurgical engineers, find, extract, and prepare
coal for use by utility companies; they also look for metals and minerals to extract from the earth for use
by various manufacturing industries. Mining engineers design and supervise the construction of
aboveground and underground mines.
Materials Engineers research, develop, and test new materials for various products and engineering
applications. They manipulate the atomic and molecular structure of materials in order to create materials
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that are lighter, stronger, and more durable. They create materials with specific mechanical, electrical,
magnetic, chemical, and heat-transfer properties such as graphite racquets and stealth military planes.
Computer Engineer - is a professional who effectively and efficiently meets the scientific, technological
and various needs of business, industries and communities in the global economy by developing
processes and by applying engineering principles and methodologies in the analysis, design,
implementation and management of hardware, its underlying software, and the integration of both
VI. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Search the different professional organizations of engineers in the Philippines. Include Mission, Vision
and logo.
VII. ASSIGNMENT
Search at least 10 different Job titles/positions for Computer Engineers including its corresponding salary
in Philippine peso?
VIII. REFERENCES
Moaveni, Saeed (2011) Engineering Fundamentals An Introduction to Engineering, Fourth Edition,
Cengage Learning, USA
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