Introduction to Engineering
Engineering Misconception―I
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Engineering Misconception―II
Which of these things are examples of technology?
How do you know something is technology?
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Engineering Misconception―III
Plumber Electrician
Engineering Misconception―IV
Carpenter Auto Mechanic
Engineering Misconception―V
Train Operator Printing Press Operator
Engineering Misconception―VI
PC Technician Building Supervisor/Handyman
Engineering Misconception―VII
Machinist
Welder
Engineering Misconception―VIII
Trade Profession
Science v/s Engineering
• Science:
– Investigation, understanding, and discovery of
nature, its composition, and its behavior (i.e., “laws
of nature”)
– Why
– Build (experiments, tools, devices, etc.) to learn
• Engineering:
– Manipulating the forces of nature to advance
humanity
– How
– Learn to build (products and services useful for
humans)
What is Engineering―I
• Engineering: Latin root, ingeniere, to design or to
devise
• Engineering is design under constraint
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device, component, subsystem, system such as
Airplane Heart Valve
Engine Air Conditioner
Skyscraper Microcontroller Prosthetics Bridge
What is Engineering―II
• Successful engineering design improves
quality of life while working within
technical, economic, business, societal,
and ethical constraints.
• Technology: Outcome of engineering
Engineering Defined―I
• Profession in which knowledge of math
and natural sciences, gained by study,
experience, and practice, is applied with
judgment to develop ways to use,
economically, the materials and forces of
nature for the benefit of mankind.
– Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET)
Engineering Defined―II
• Profession
• Math and natural sciences
• Knowledge acquired by study, experience, and
professional practice
• Knowledge applied with judgment
• Attention must be paid to constraints (economic,
materials, forces of nature)
• Benefit of mankind
• Not based solely on trial, error, intuition
Mechanical Engineering
Machinery, Production, Manufacturing
Machines & Mechanism Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Analysis & Design
Aerodynamic Design of Vehicles Compute Aided Analysis & Design
Mechanical Engineering
Energy
Wind Energy Fuel Cell
Mechanical Engineering
Air & Space
UAV
Space Shuttle
Mechanical Engineering
Systems
Utilities
Robotics
Civil Engineering
Analysis & Design
Foundation Structural Analysis
Civil Engineering
Construction
Bridge
Tunnel
Skyscraper
Civil Engineering
Environmental
Water Treatment
Civil Engineering
Systems
Transportation Utilities
Electrical Engineering
Electricity
Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Circuits
Electrical Engineering
Motors & Generators
Motor
Generator
Electrical Engineering
Instruments
Oscilloscope
Power Supply
Measurement
Electrical Engineering
Radar
Electrical Engineering
Communication & Networks
Communication Network
Engineering Majors
• Aerospace • Industrial
• Agricultural • Manufacturing
• Architectural • Materials
• Bioengineering • Mechanical
• Biochemical • Mechatronics
• Biomedical • Metallurgical
• Ceramic • Mining
• Chemical • Naval
• Civil • Nuclear
• Computer • Petroleum
• Construction • Software
• Cryogenic • Structural
• Electrical • Systems
• Electronic • Textile
• Environmental • Tissue
What Engineers Do―I
• Research: Advance field
• Development: Lab to market
• Testing: Verify integrity, reliability, quality
• Design: Develop specs for manufacturing,
construction, etc.
• Analysis: Use math models to aid in R&D
• Systems: Integrate components to produce
functioning product Manufacturing: Develop
plants and process to make products
• Construction: Build
What Engineers Do―II
• Facility/Plant Operation
• Maintenance
• Technical Support
• Customer Support
• Sales
• Consulting
• Management
• Others
Why Engineering in K-12
• Real-world engineering applications and
examples concretize complex math and
science concepts
• Students are engaged in experiential learning
• Students’ creativity is challenged, developed,
and enhanced
• Students’ soft skills in communication and
team-work are developed
• Students are better equipped for college-level
work and can become active participants in an
increasingly technological society