Engineering a Team Sport Evan Lemley, UCO Engr. and Phys. ENGR 1112 Introduction to Engineering University of Central Oklahoma

Organization What is Engineering? What is an Engineering Team? Who should be an Engineer and Why? Engineering Disciplines. How to become an Engineer.

What is Engineering? Compare and Contrast Learn Math and Physics Apply math and physics to build new devices Design of applications that solve a given problem is the emphasis Physics Learn Math and Physics Apply math and physics to understand workings of universe Design of experiments that help understand workings of universe is the emphasis

What is Engineering? Def.: Use of technology to solve problems Industrial – apply science and math to solve manufacturing problems Consulting – apply science and math to design things from scratch or assess existing designs Research and Development – apply newer science and math to create new products and devices Academic Research – Apply science and math to previously unsolved problems (short term significance may not quite exist)‏ Help discover new science

What is an Engineering Team? Many problems are solved by teams Scientists – Generalists, Design, Is there any thing we forgot? Engineers – Design and Analyze Technicians – Build, Test, and Debug Engineering and other work is moving more this direction. Engineering degree programs are more focused this direction… labs and design projects

Cold Fusion – Univ. of Utah Early 1990’s What: “Table-Top” fusion… really big deal Who: Drs. Pons and Fleishman Who else: Team from of Los Alamos Why: Is it real How: Neutron and other detectors What happened: NO NEUTRONS OR ANYTHING ELSE What kind of Engineers?

Columbia Disaster - 2003 Large Team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians Government – NASA, Industry –Contractors, Independent Board (CAIB)‏ CAIB – Columbia Accident Investigation Board (www.caib.us)‏ Cause: Foam insulation hits Leading Edge? – Southwest Research Institute

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Is Engineering For You? Do you like to take things apart and put them back together? (understanding how things work)‏ Do you like solving difficult problems? Are you interested in Science and Math? Do you like working with other technical people?

Why Become an Engineer? - ASEE Job Satisfaction Variety of Career Opportunities Challenging Work Intellectual Development Potential to Benefit Society Financial Security Prestige Professional Environment Technological and Scientific Discovery Creative Thinking

Why Become an Engineer? - Lemley Fame -probably not Money -a few rich engineers Security – pretty secure Good at it and like it Idealistic – contribute in a positive way to use of technology

Science and Math Requirements Physics – cornerstone of technology Chemistry Biology Materials – microscopic details of how materials fit together and how they respond to outside forces Math – Engineering is applied mathematics Algebra, Trig, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra Computers – running software, spreadsheets, word- processing, writing programs, CAD, ProE, specific engineering software

Aeronautical Engineering Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics Design and build aircraft, spacecraft, land vehicles Big companies with large-scale projects

Agricultural Engineering Hydrology, Soil Mechanics, Biology Produce food on a large scale

Engineering Disciplines Biomedical Engineering Modern engineering methods to solve problems in medicine and human health. Health and medical-related industries High growth rate

Chemical Engineering Chemistry to design and manufacture production systems where chemical reactions are involved Chemistry, fluid mechanics, heat transfer Petroleum, chemical, plastics, electronics (small – large scale)‏

Civil Engineering Design and construction of roads, bridges, and other large structures Wastewater, water supply, erosion, environmental engineering Government, large construction, and consulting firms

Computer Engineering Hardware, software, and digital communication Formerly part of electrical engineering Small – Large Scale Employment

Electrical Engineering Use and control of electromagnetic energy Microelectronics to power distribution, data communication, fiber optics, power systems, microprocessor design

Engineering Physics Engineering + Physics = EP Good Engineering Problem Solvers that know the background physics very well Job Options Engineer, physicist, software engineer, Graduate School (physics or engineering)‏ Curriculum = Standard Physics + Basic Engineering Science Courses

Industrial Engineering Design of devices and systems for mass production and manufacturing facilities Heavy-duty statistics Industrial Manufacturing employment

Mechanical Engineering Designing and building physical structures Mechanical Design -- Machines Fluid/Thermal Design HVAC Industrial Processes Very wide employability

Mechatronics Engineering Mechanical engineering plus electronics plus computers Solve problems that a mechanical or electrical engineer could not solve alone

Naval Engineering Design of ships, subs, and other sea- going vessels Oil platforms Government and private sector

Nuclear Engineering Design of systems that involve nuclear reactions Reactor engineer, radiation protection Strong ties to mechanical and to physics Engineering Physics majors are good nuclear engineers

Other Engineering Petroleum Engineering Systems Engineering Production of oil and gas from resources Systems Engineering Design, implementation, and control of large-scale systems (computer, utilities, governments)‏ Data processing, power generation, transmission, communications, aerospace

How to Become an Engineer Bachelor’s Degree Required Engineering vs. Engr. Tech. Engineering Core 1.5 years Math and Physics – 1 year Engineering Physics – more physics Some projects need a “licensed” engineer Esp. when public use and safety are involved Approve Design Some Legal Responsibility

How to Become an Engineer Licensed Engineers are P.E.s Professional Engineers Process to be Licensed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)‏ Senior year, General and Specific Sections Engineering Intern Period (at least four years of engineering practice)‏ Prof. Engr. Exam (in chosen area)‏ Not necessary for many engineers Helpful to be eligible for PE (pass the FE Exam)‏