1. The Engineering Profession
Chapter 2
The Engineering Profession

2. What is Engineering?
If someone (father, grandmother, aunt, friend, fellow student) asked you the question: “What is engineering?”
How would you respond?
Ask some of class to read their statement

3. Greatest Engineering Achievements of 20th Century
20. High performance materials
19. Nuclear technologies
18. Laser and fiber optics
17. Petroleum and gas technologies
16. Health technologies
15. Household appliances
14. Imaging technologies
13. Internet
12. Space exploration
11. Interstate highways

4. Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century (continued)
10. Air-conditioning and refrigeration
9. Telephone
8. Computers
7. Agricultural mechanization
6. Radio and television
5. Electronics
4. Safe and abundant water
3. Airplane
2. Automobile
1. Electrification
Ask: Do all of these fit with the descriptions of what engineering is we just heard?
Do all of these fit with your description of engineering?

5. What will be the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 21st century?
New Health Technologies
Your thoughts?
Renewable Energy
Interstellar Space Travel
Quantum Computer
3-D Printers
Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Force Fields
Ask students what they think, list on slide
 You will be all involved in one way or the other as engineers in these achievements

6. Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career
#1 cause of unhappiness in the US?  job dissatisfaction
Job satisfaction
Varied opportunities
Challenging work
Intellectual development
Social impact
Financial security
Neil Armstrong, Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Carter – all engineer majors
open-ended problems need to solve and optimize
1. #1 cause of unhappiness in the US?  job dissatisfaction
You’ll spend 8 hr/day 5 days a week on the job  ca. 40% of your life!!!
2. Think of the list in the book: Neil Armstrong, Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Carter
There is nothing you cannot become with an eng. Degree
3. In engr. you’ll encounter open-ended problems you need to solve and optimize them
4. Not only in school, but life-long-learning is essential for engineers  it’s fun to keep up to date with technology
5. Remember the greatest achievements we talked about?
life-long-learning is essential for engineers

7. Starting Salaries www. naceweb
Starting Salaries

8. Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career
Engineers critical to:
International competitiveness
Standard of living
National Security
Personal health
Public safety
Job satisfaction
Varied opportunities
Challenging work
Intellectual development
Social impact
Financial security
Prestige
Professional environment
Understanding how things work
Creative thinking
Freedom to choose your work, influence the direction of company, work in team, benefits (health insurance etc.), travelling, etc.
7. Engineering is the most prestige's profession even though medicine and law might be “ranked” higher
Engineers are critical to:
International competitiveness
Standard of living
National Security
Personal health
Public safety
8. Freedom to choose your work, influence the direction of company, work in team, benefits (health insurance etc.), travelling, etc.
9. Knowledge open doors and gives you a better foundation to make decisions, both prof. and personal
10. Might not be apparent even after taking some engr. courses, but engineers have limitless opportunities to be ingenious, inventive, and creative
Knowledges open doors
limitless opportunities to be ingenious, inventive, and creative

9. The Engineering Design Process
Customer need or opportunity
Problem definition/Specifications
Data and information collection
Development of alternative solutions
Evaluation of design/selection of optimal
design
Implementation of optimal design
Discuss
Alternative: Show clip from Apollo 13 when they build the filter, let students discover the design process
link

10. What defines a high quality education?
What is the purpose of my education?
What should I know when I graduate?
How do I know if I’m getting an excellent education?
How can I enhance the quality of my education?
Will I have the knowledge and skills to get a job and be a successful professional?

11. Models to View your Education
Attributes Model Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Employment Model What characteristics are important to employers?
Student Involvement Model

12. ABET Attributes of Engineering Graduates
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

13. Group Discussion: Choose your top 5 important attributes for you as a group
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

14. Employment Model
Communicates effectively in a variety of different ways, methods, and media
Possesses the ability to think both critically and creatively
Shows initiate and demonstrates a willingness to learn
Functions effectively on a team
Possesses the ability to think both individually and collaboratively

15. Employment Model (cont.)
Demonstrates an understanding of engineering, science, and math fundamentals
Demonstrates an understanding of information technology, digital competency, and information literacy
Maintains a positive self-image and possesses positive self-confidence

16. Student Involvement Model
Alexandar W. Astin: “Involvement: The Cornerstone of Excellence” Astin states “Involvement” as: the amount of physical and psychological energy that the student devotes to the academic experience.

17. Measures of Student Involvement
Time and energy devoted to studying
Time spent on campus
Participation in student organizations
Interaction with faculty members
Interaction with other students

18. Group Discussion Learning More About Engineering
In your group, “brainstorm” a list of tangible things you can do to learn more about engineering. Be bold and creative!
Select a group leader to keep the discussion on topic.
Make sure you note the important conclusions in your journal. Make a heading:
Date: 2/10/15
Group Discussion – Learning More About Engineering

19. Group Discussion Learning More About Engineering

20. Group Discussion Learning More About Engineering

21. Assignments due by next Tues
Read Chapter 2, sections 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10 of the textbook
Note your opinions of the sections in your notebook
Note questions, issues or perspectives you have/gained
Homework #2:
a) Make your own top ten list of the rewards and opportunities of an engineering career. Use Ray's list as a guide but feel free to add items you perceive as important to you.
b) Write a 2-3 page paper on "Why I Want to be an Engineer" by expanding on your top three items from a).
Homework #2 needs to submitted as doc(x) or pdf file through blackboard ( submissions will not be accepted)