AGBell – METC by Andrew G. Bell (260) Lecture 1

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Ivy Tech–Northeast Introducing 5 New Academic Programs in August, Posted on July 6, 2011 NORTHEAST – When classes begin Monday, August 22, 2011, Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast will launch five new academic programs available to students attending the college in the immediate nine-county northeast Indiana area. The programs - Engineering Technology, HVAC, Health Information Technology, Information Systems Security, and Pre-Engineering were identified, proposed, and approved as degree tracks that our immediate area had an additional need for educated and trained individuals to help support the specific industries and fields of study. Engineering Technology The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology will provide students with technical skills and knowledge necessary for employment in engineering and technology industries. The program will educate skilled technicians who will work with engineers and other technicians to design, implement, and support engineering processes. Activities such as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and troubleshooting complex integrated systems will be foundational concepts in all coursework. Students will develop basic and advanced skills appropriate to the application of science, technology, engineering, and math that will enable graduates to enter the workforce and/or transfer to a four-year engineering technology program. Graduates can continue their education at selected university sites across Indiana, applying their credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology. This program is designed to meet the Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs as set forth by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. Graduates of the Engineering Technology associate degree will use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, and maintenance. Their work is more narrowly focused and application-oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development. Others work in quality control, inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, or collecting data. In manufacturing, they may assist in product design, process design, development, or production. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development Web site Hoosiers by the Numbers, EGR 2 has the largest manufacturing base in the state with 26.9 percent of the total employment attributed to Manufacturing. Likewise, EGR 4 is a well developed manufacturing region. Eight of the top 10 major employers in this region are manufacturing in nature. This region has also hosted a dramatic increase in alternative energy related employment potential in the areas of wind turbine construction and maintenance, biofuel production, battery technology, and smartgrid technologies. The EGR regions 8, 9, and 11 find similar analysis points with compensation packages that average over $60,000/year in manufacturing which is similar across the State. Projections for this field indicate 72 available jobs in northeast Indiana annually between now and 2015

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Engineering Technology Program offered across the state

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Associate of Science Degree can be transferred to Purdue University

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Degree requires General Education credits

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology and 34 Professional- Technical credits.

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Its Cool to be an Engineer

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Chapter 1 Engineer Technology as a Career The exciting world of technology is ever changing and improving our lives. Then Now content/uploads/2008/09/intel_atom 2.jpg

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology The 5 Main Branches of Engineering (1700-present) Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology The 5 Main Branches of Engineering (1700-present) Civil Engineering – builder of our infrastructure. Public Utility Systems Buildings Roads Railways Airports Bridges Waterways

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology The 5 Main Branches of Engineering (1700-present) Mechanical Engineering – development of machine tooling and manufacturing. Gasoline engines Motors Generators Fluid-power systems All types of machinery

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology The 5 Main Branches of Engineering (1700-present) Mining and Metallurgical Engineering – extracting petroleum and minerals from the ground. Oil Minerals New materials Metals

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology The 5 Main Branches of Engineering (1700-present) Chemical Engineering – manufacturing of chemicals. Pharmaceuticals Testing food New energy

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology The 5 Main Branches of Engineering (1700-present) Electrical Engineering – production and generation of power and development of electronics. Computers Machine Control Communication Consumer Electronics Power

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology (cont) Today’s Engineering Fields (partial list) Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Computer Environmental Petroleum Systems Engineering can be found in nearly every scientific and social endeavor today.

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology How an Engineer folds a T-Shirt

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.1 History of Engineering and Technology Is Engineering Right For Me?

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team The Role of the Technician and Technologist What is a Technician? A Technician typically has a two year degree. Works with the engineer. Must be a good communicator, implementer and calibrator. Creates the drawings. Team Player

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team The Role of the Technician and Technologist What is a Technologist? A Technologist typically has a four year degree. Works with the engineer and technologist. Must be a good communicator, implementer and calibrator. Supervises construction. Often fills the role as Manufacturing Engineers. Team Player

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team Scientist – is engaged principally in research and development Engineer – provides system design and technical management. Technologist – provides the practical hands-on manufacturing expertise. Technician – provides the practical hands-on manufacturing expertise. Skilled worker – operates and repairs specialized machinery. Teamwork in Manufacturing

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.3 The Industrial Team

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.2 The Industrial Team Teamwork in Manufacturing How do technologist/technicians build bridges between people? 1.) have confidence in the real skills and knowledge they posses, 2.) can logically and reasonable transmit their messages to others, and 3.) know and can use the appropriate conventions of the language – for instance good spelling, good grammar, and good sentence and paragraph structure. Teamwork is key.

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.3 The Career Decision Three elements for career exploration: (1)Occupational satisfaction (2)Availability of employment (3)Salary potential

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.3 The Career Decision Can use tools to explore careers options: CID – career information delivery Discover Occupational Outlook Handbook

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology 1.4 A Career in Engineering Technology If you enjoy mathematics and logic to solve problems with computers and computer-based technical products, or to build new building and maintain their sophisticated heating and cooling systems, or to help clients meet their computer needs, you will profit from a technical or technology education.

AGBell – METC Introduction to Engineering Technology Team Assignment As a team, pick one of the 5 original Main Branches of Engineering and prepare a 2 to 3 minute presentation each on one of the following topics: Salary Early Contributor Expected Need Two major inventions A day in the life