Engineering Disciplines Careers to Consider

Learning Objectives Start thinking about what you are going to do after high school Be able to describe several different engineering fields General Description Specific Examples Potential Colleges/Universities

Outline In your notes you will record the following information about several engineering careers. Engineering Field General Description of what they do At least one college/university that prepares you for the career. At least two examples of projects for this field

Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering ENGINEERING Engineering is the application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life. Engineering is also the application to: equip creative minds with the mathematical and analytical skills necessary to conceive of new designs intelligently question present ways of accomplishing tasks find better alternative methods in light of evolving technology Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Fields of Engineering The BIG FOUR fields of engineering include: Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Fields of Engineering The BIG FOUR fields of engineering include: Chemical Civil Electrical Mechanical Most other disciplines are a derivative, combination or extension of one of these This is just a sampling of the fields and is not all-inclusive. Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Chemical Engineering OSU, MIT Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Chemical Engineering Apply scientifically the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design an operation of plants for the production of materials that undergo chemical changes during their processing Responsible for new and improved products and processes: New fuels for rockets, reactors, and booster propulsion Medicines, vaccines, serum, and plasma Plastics, synthetics and textiles OSU, MIT 1) Engineering Field 2) General Description of what they do 3) At least two examples of projects for this field Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Civil and Construction Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Civil and Construction Engineering Airports Irrigation projects Tunnels Treatment and distribution facilities for water Collection and treatment for wastewater Cal Berkley, OSU Plan, design, and supervise the construction of facilities in both the public and private sectors Projects vary widely in nature, size, and scope: Space satellites Launch facilities Offshore structures Bridges Buildings Highways Transit systems Dams 1) Engineering Field 2) General Description of what they do 3) At least two examples of projects for this field 4) College/University Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Deals with the motion of electrons in metals Work focused on: Large electrical systems Motors and generators Electrical circuits in Buildings Power transmission systems Electrical generation plants OIT, OSU, PSU Electronics engineering deals with the passage of charged particles in a gas, vacuum, or semiconductor. 1) Engineering Field 2) General Description of what they do 3) At least two examples of projects for this field 4) OSU, PSU Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Mechanical Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering 1) Engineering Field 2) General Description of what they do 3) At least two examples of projects for this field 4) College/University Mechanical Engineering Apply the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices Most often associated with devices that move but includes thermal designs as well as HVAC Vibration analysis Lubrication Gears and bearing George Fox, OSU, PSU Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Your Turn: Researching Engineering Disciplines. When taking notes:… 1) Engineering Field 2) General Description of what they do 3) College/University 4) At least two examples of projects for this field. You will prepare PowerPoint slides for at least four different engineering careers. (Not Chemical, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) You will present your findings in class either today or Monday Slide 1: Title: Name, 1.6 Engineering Disciplines Engineering Slides Picture related to the field Generic Description of the field Three or more examples of projects Two Colleges/Universities where you can get trained in the selected field. One in state and one outside of state Final Slide If you had to select from the engineering fields you studied, which field would you select, which college would you select and why. You will present your slides today or Monday in class. When Finished turn it in as YourName1-6EngineeringDisciplines There is a document with several different engineering fields on the document. 1.6EngineeringDisciplines.doc

Aeronautical Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Deals with flight and the movement of fluids in the earth's atmosphere. Specializing in the following work areas: Aerodynamics Propulsion Controls Structure Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering Fields of Engineering Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Deals with environments not found on Earth Specialization in work areas centered on: Propulsion cryogenics Materials navigation Thermodynamics cosmic radiation Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Agricultural Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Agricultural Engineering Agricultural engineering blends engineering knowledge with soil systems, land management, and environmental control. Five specialty fields: Soil and water Food Power machinery Structures Electric power generation 1. Soil & Water Engineering: water drainage erosion control irrigation systems land use 2. Food Engineering: minimize waste -minimize energy consumption minimize damage -Drying (vacuum) irradiation(long-term storage) 3. Power Machinery Engineering: feed systems storage systems(silo) waste handling systems processing (tractors, rakes, combines, mowing) 4. Structures Engineering: livestock silo (food) milking parlors waste handling 5. Electric Power Generation Engineering: remote locations self sufficiency power outages Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Architectural Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Architectural Engineering Works with architects focusing on structural integrity and safety of design Structural engineering and this field are very similar; the main difference is the concern for aesthetics Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Automotive Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Automotive Engineering Design and build all types of vehicles: Automobiles Trucks Tractors Bulldozers Motorcycles Addresses: Engine design Structural design Tire design Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Biomedical Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Biomedical Engineering Bridges engineering, physical, and life sciences in identifying and solving medical and health-related problems Three general divisions: Bioengineering Medical Engineering Clinical Engineering 1. Bioengineering, a research activity, applies engineering techniques to biological systems (kidney dialysis) 2. Medical Engineering develops medical instrumentation, artificial organs, prosthetic devices, and materials 3. Clinical Engineering concerns itself with the hospital systems; decontaminating airlines, removing anesthetics gases from operating rooms Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Computer Engineering The design and organization of computers: Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Computer Engineering The design and organization of computers: Hardware Software Who is the largest consumer of computers today? Automotive Industry Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Industrial Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Industrial Engineering The design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, and energy to produce a product at the lower possible cost Deals with: Design of systems for the manufacture of products Raw materials to machines Workforce to operate machinery Removal of finished products Maintenance of machinery Analysis of manufacturing processes for cost Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Manufacturing Engineering Fields of Engineering Principles of EngineeringTM Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Design of a manufacturing facility for a product or products Deals with: Physical plant layout Use of existing machines or new Purchase or rental of facilities Purchase of nonproducing facilities and equipment Packaging of product Shipping to market Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007