1. Fields of Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering
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2. Engineering Definitions
Fields of Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering
Engineering Definitions
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3. ENGINEERING What is Engineering?
Fields of Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering
ENGINEERING
What is Engineering?
Engineering is the application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life.
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4. ENGINEERS What is an engineer?
Fields of Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering
ENGINEERS
What is an engineer?
An engineer is a person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
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5. Fields of Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
Unit 1 - Lesson 1.3 – Careers in Engineering
What Do Engineers Do?
Research - The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Design – A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of something before it is built or made.
Development - Is the design along with the construction, fabrication, assembly, layout, and testing of scale models, pilot models, and experimental models for pilot processes or procedures that will work
Supervise/Manage – In charge of project from the idea to the mass production. Estimate time and cost. Assign engineers to their roles. etc.
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