The know-how that extends human potential Technology: The know-how that extends human potential

Communication Communication: The sending and receiving of a message. Electrically: By means of electricity (telegraph, radio, T.V., microwave, satellites, modems, faxes, internet, e-mail) Verbal: Every day talking (verbal interaction) Graphically: visualizing by looking at pictures or words (letter, numbers, pictures)

Construction Construction: Producing a structure on a site. Four types of Construction A. Residential B. Commercial C. Industrial D. Public works Materials used in construction: woods, metals, plastics, composites, ceramics

Biotechnology Biotechnology: Technologies with a strong relationship to living organisms, such as agriculture, healthcare, and waste management Agriculture: Genetic engineering, cloning, hydroponics, aquaculture Healthcare: Immunizations, vaccines, medical imaging, prosthetics Waste Management: Solid waste, sewage, hazardous waste

Energy Energy: The ability to do work (F x D). Nonrenewable resources: Coal, oil, natural gas, uranium Inexhaustible sources: solar, wind, gravity, tidal, geothermal, and fusion Renewable sources: wood, animal and human power, and biomass

Production Production: The making of a good Processing materials: wood, metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites Forming, separating, fabricating, and finishing Organization- Expected output, business, human resources, and quality control

Transportation Transportation: The movement of goods or services from one location to another. Water: ships, submarines, hydrofoils, and air cushion vehicles Land: steam, gasoline, diesel, electrical, solar Non-vehicle: pipelines, conveyors, and PRT’s Inter-modal: Using two or modes of transportation Air: active versus passive lift, space

Problem Solving Step 1: State problem Step 2: Collect information Step 3: Develop possible solutions Step 4: Select the best solution Step 5: Implement the solution Step 6: Evaluate the solution

7 Resources of Technology People Information Materials Tools and Machines Energy Capital Time

Systems Model Input Process Output Feedback