Foundations of Engineering and Technology Careers in Engineering

Engineering… The branch of science and technology concerned with design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. “Science is about knowing; engineering is about doing.” -Henry Petroski

Disciplines of Engineering

Aeronautical The flight of all kinds of vehicles operating under different speeds and altitudes Agricultural All systems and sciences for the production and processing of agricultural processes Automotive Design, build, maintain and operate self-propelled vehicles from use on land or sea, in air or space Chemical The development of processes, and the design and operation of plants in which materials undergo chemical changes during their manufacture Civil All principalities of communication, transportation, construction, and manufacturing

Mechanical Machines, production of power and manufacturing methods Computer Software Trained for the specification, design, development and maintenance of software systems and electronic devices Electrical Applications of electricity ranging from electric light, power systems to electronic appliances including computer engineers Biomedical Combine the discipline of mechanical engineering with human anatomy and physiology Nuclear Use and management of nuclear technology Industrial The production of manufacturing systems

Educational Requirements

Education Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) May require a Master’s Degree ABET – The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

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