Pre-Class Thursday What is an “open-ended” problem?

What is Engineering? Chapter 4

Scientist vs. Engineer Searches to answer the question “why” with a “how” Research to devise a new application Always looking for the practical application Searches to answer the question “why?” Research to increase our knowledge of the universe Mostly abstract, but can be practical Scientists study the planets to understand them, while engineers study planets to design spacecraft to visit them. Scientists create new chemical compounds for medicine, while engineers create processes to mass produce those compounds for the consumer.

Types of Engineers Research engineers (very close to a scientist) Development engineers (research  application) Testing engineers (how will it perform?) Design engineers (most engineers are this) Analysis engineers (simulate the product) Systems engineers (big picture, overall design) Manufacturing and construction engineers (make it) Operations and maintenance engineers (maintain it) Technical support engineers (link to customer) Consulting engineers (experienced assistance) Other fields –Customer support, sales, management, law, education, medicine

The Great Pizza Factory (p36) Objective: –to engineer an assembly line for making pizzas Procedures: –Read the background information. –Using the types of engineers discussed, detail what each one would do in this project. –Design an assembly line pizza factory. –Using one computer per group, research the necessary parts and prices for production. –Give it a name and slogan for future marketing. Question: –Would something like this be possible? Explain. –Would something like this be practical? Explain. –What is the biggest selling point for this idea? –What is the biggest draw back to this idea?

Pre-Class Friday You have to find the odd ones out in the groups of words, but there's a catch. Each group of words has TWO words which do not belong. Can you find them both? Lily - Jane - Tulip - Rose Not the name of a flower Not a girl’s name and has 5 letters

Pre-Class Tuesday Starting in the bottom left corner and moving either up or right, adding up the numbers along the way, what is the largest sum which can be made? 38

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Pre-Class Wednesday You have to find the odd ones out in the groups of words, but there's a catch. Each group of words has TWO words which do not belong. Can you find them both? Dodge - Ford - Lincoln - Hoover Not a president Not a car

Pre-Class Monday In giving a successful presentation, what are three things you consider most important? Are there any specific, physical needs or materials that you need for a successful presentation?