What is engineering? Robin Autenrieth Dept. of Civil Engineering Texas A&M University

Engineers?!!

Engineering is Application of science  Chemistry  Physics  Biology Mathematics is the descriptive language Communication skills are imperative

Engineering at Texas A&M Aerospace Biological & Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Science Electrical Engineering Technology& Ind Dist Industrial Mechanical Nuclear Petroleum

Aerospace

Biological & Agricultural

Biomedical

Chemical

Civil

Computer Science

Electrical

Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution

Industrial

Mechanical

Nuclear

Petroleum

What high school students need to know Get as much math as you can (calculus) Should also take courses in  Physics  Chemistry  Biology AP classes are great, but………

Engineering courses are only taught in engineering programs Cannot get engineering classes in high school Linear sequence of courses  Calc I, II, III, Diff Eq, Num Methods  ENGR classes

Engineering Curriculum Freshman  Common body of knowledge Sophomore  Applied physics  Fluid dynamics  Mechanics Junior and Senior  Specialize in discipline

Engineers are cool. No, really they are!!

The face of engineering is changing

We need to start with the young ones!!