Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 131Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringEngineering – A great career choiceBefore pursuing an engineering career, you should answer:What is engineering? What is an engineer? What are the characteristics of a good engineer? What are the functions of engineering? What are the engineering disciplines? Where does the engineer fit into the technical spectrum? How are engineers educated? What are the advantages and disadvantages of graduate degrees?What is Engineering?Our textbook gives several definitions, including:Engineering has been defined in many ways. It is often referred to as the “application of science” because engineers take abstract ideas and build tangible products from them. Another definition is “design under constraint,” because to “engineer” a product means to construct it in such a way that it will do exactly what you want it to, without any unexpected consequences.- National Academy of EngineeringEngineering is the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people.- Merriam-Webster online dictionary2Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to Engineering3Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringWhy Engineering?Why do students pursue degrees in Engineering? Discuss some possible reasons in class:• • • • • •Why Engineering?Maybe you can relate to some of these quotations from our textbook:I chose to pursue engineering because I enjoyed math and science in school, and always had a love for tinkering with electronics and mechanical gadgets since I was old enough to hold a screwdriver.- S. Houghton, Computer EngineerI wanted to pursue engineering to make some kind of positive and (hopefully)enduring mark on the world.”- J. Kronberg, Electrical Engineer4Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringI excelled in math and science, my dad was an engineer, and it was a field with a lot of opportunity for women.- D. Lanigan, Industrial EngineerWhat are some characteristics of a successful Engineer?Discuss in class.• • • • • • 5Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringChoosing an engineering discipline The three largest areas of engineering are:1)2)3)If a university only offers degrees in 3 or 4 engineering disciplines, how can you specialize in fields such as environmental, computer, structural, or aerospace engineering? 6Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringBroad engineering degrees versus specialized engineering degrees?Which is better in each case below?AerospaceEngineeringdegreeMechanical EngineeringDegree with someaerospace electives?EnvironmentalEngineeringdegreeCivil EngineeringDegree with someenvironmental electives?ComputerEngineeringdegreeElectrical EngineeringDegree with someComputer Eng. electives?Benefits to specialized degrees Benefits to broad degrees7Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringTechnology TeamDesign Team• managers• sale representatives• field service persons• financial representatives• purchasing personnelProject (Design) Team: responsible for bringing a device, process or system into reality.Design team often meets for schedules, design specifications, potential problems, etc. Frequent technical communications (in oral/written forms) among team members are essential. Engineers are part of the “Technology Team” that is responsible for the design and production of the product.8Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringWhere does the engineering fit into the technical spectrum?Technology Team: responsible for finding successful solutions for human needs. Advanced and sophisticated technology requires a team effort. Not all companies are organized this way, but many define the following levels of technical professionals:1) Scientists2) Engineers3) Technologists4) Technicians5) Craftspersons9Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringThe Functions of an EngineerThe work that engineers do is very broad. Some examples include:1) Research & Development2) Design3) Production and Testing4) Construction5) Operations (plant engineer)6) Sales & Marketing7) Project Management8) Consulting9) Teaching10Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringEngineering degreesMost engineers work with a BS degreeMany go on to obtain MS and Ph.D degrees. Why?11Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringAdvantages to advanced degreesDisadvantages to advanced degreesEngineering graduate degreesWhat is involved in getting a graduate degree in engineering?Requirements forMS degree in Engineering12Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to EngineeringRequirements forPh.D. degree in EngineeringOther graduate degrees often obtained by engineersTwo common graduate degrees obtained after a B.S. degree in engineering are: M.S. in Engineering Management (Ph.D. also available) MBA (Master’s in Business Administration)Why would engineers pursue these degrees?13Lecture #2 EGR 120 – Introduction to