Engineering Final Exam Review EGN1004L Post Midterm Dr Reginald Perry Dr Charmane Caldwell WHAT TO EXPECT AS AN ENGINEER Study 2 3 hours per credit hour per week ABET DEFINITION The practical application of math and science to solve problems Knowledge of math and sciences gained by study experience and practice applied with judgment To economically utilize forces of nature and materials To benefit mankind ENGINEERING AS A PROFESSION An occupation requiring considerable training and specialized study Requires extensive formal training and apprenticeship PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PE Licensed by the state government to practice engineering Need experience and to pass a licensure examination WHO IS AN ENGINEER One who is trained or professionally engaged in a branch of engineering Engineers deal with improving the quality of our lives Problem solvers that make things work more efficiently economically and fast Improve communication work travel health and entertainment HOW DO ENGINEERS THINK Evaluates the balance of risks and rewards Pure science o Explain things Observe Hypothesize Test Social science o To interpret Engineering applied science o To solve Collect Critique Synthesize Specify Design Validate DESIGN PROCESS 1 Customer need or opportunity 2 Problem definition or specifications 3 Data and information collection 4 Development of alternative design 5 Evaluation selection of optimal designs 6 Implementation of optimal design WHAT DO ENGINEERS DO read more on this in the online textbook Research Develop Construct Operate Design Test Manufacture ENGINEERING CAMPUS SOCIETIES ASME IIE ASCE IEEE AiChE ENGINEERING ACTIVITY Tires R Us TEAMS Created when a group has at least one goal in common Requires cooperative interdependent behavior W Warner Burke Five stages of development o Forming getting acquainted Traits Uncertainty and superficial interest Needs Briefing and bonding o Storming complexity of the problem Traits Conflict between members and confusion Needs Communication o Norming shared expectations Traits Team harmony develops Needs Provide encouragement o Performing distribution of tasks group identity established Traits Loyalty commitment and innovation Needs Keep team informed celebrate tiny victories o Adjourning conclusion and disbanding Needs Recognize team s contribution compile necessary data TRUST BUILDERS Honesty Consistency Openness Respect TRUST BUSTERS Dishonesty Holding people back Changing rules Playing politics Being too critical A GOOD TEAM PLAYER Responsible Dependable Reliable Positive Inclusive Creative and energetic A BAD TEAM PLAYER Initiates conflicts Unfair Not concerned about end goal Too focused on self STUDENT SUCCESS STRATEGIES Purpose Performance Perseverance Responsibility REPETITION IS CRITICAL FOR MEMORY RETENTION Critical for long term memory Review notes in manageable pieces HOW DO YOU LEARN Felder Solomon Model o Active Reflective A Learning by doing R Thinking first o Visual Verbal o Sequential Global how o Sensing Intuitive S Using known methods I Discovering possibilities PRODUCTIVITY TIPS Break to do list into smaller tasks Rank by importance Totally relax when needed Block off time Create habits S Learn in linear logical steps G May solve complex problems but have trouble explaining THE SECRET TO CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Sleep Go to class Go home and study Eat Go elsewhere Go to class WORKING PROBLEMS Recall Comprehend Apply Analyze Synthesize FACULTY REFERRAL Professional faculty full associate assistant professors Instructional faculty Teaching assistants graduate students PROBLEMS Analytical problems o Homework exams engineering concepts o Unique and unambiguous given a set of conditions Creative open ended problems o Have no set answer SOLVING ANALYTICAL PROBLEMS 1 Gather info assign variables graphics 2 Make assumptions 3 Identify equations 4 Calculate 5 Check it SOLVING DESIGN PROBLEMS 1 Define 2 Gather info 3 Generate solutions 4 Analyze and select solution 5 Test and implement solution PERSONALITY TYPES Meyers Briggs Personality Type Indicator 16 types o Extrovert Introvert direction of energy o Sensing Intuitive processing information from five senses or beyond o Thinking Feeling how decisions are made o Judging Perceiving approach to attitude WHAT IS ETHICS A set of principles A system of moral values TYPES OF ETHICS Personal ethics treating others Professional ethics treating groups of individuals corporate entities ENGINEERING CODES OF ETHICS NSPE National Society of Professional Engineers 1 Hold paramount the safety health and welfare of the public 2 Perform services only in areas of competence 3 4 Act as faithful agents or trustees 5 Avoid deceptive acts 6 Conduct themselves honorably responsibly ethically and lawfully so as to Issue public statements in an objective and truthful manner enhance the honors reputation and usefulness of the profession CORPORATE CODES Violations of company code of ethics can mean immediate termination NDA CONFLICT A legal agreement not to disclose proprietary information Actual conflict interest which compromises professional judgment Appearance of a conflict Potential conflict interest which can easily resolve into a conflict GIFTS VS BRIBES Gifts are publicly available Bribes are used to influence buying decision ACADEMIC HONOR CODE Uphold academic integrity don t cheat Do not tolerate violation of academic integrity You re responsible always A budget tells you where your money goes and when FINANCES INCOME Scholarships may need to be paid back Grants no need to pay back Work study Loans sorta they must be paid back STAFFORD LOAN Subsidized Unsubsidized o Interest doesn t start until after college o Pay interest from the moment of acceptance CONSEQUENCES OF NOT PAYING BACK LOAN Damage to credit rating Garnishment of wages withholding tax refunds Loss of eligibility for future federal and state financial aid LOANS AND DEBTS You don t have to take all that is offered loan Average student loan debt 26 000 CREDIT CARDS AND BAD LOW CREDIT SCORE Do not pay the minimum payments on time Have multiple maxed out credit accounts Apply for more cards Pay utilities late or never Spouse with bad credit MAINTAINING GOOD CREDIT Borrow money and pay it back Wage garnishment money taken from wage before payday Q A IN GERMANY An average carton of yogurt travels 2000 mi 3500 km before ending up in the supermarket A coke is pressed in seconds made over 9 months MURA MURI MUDA Mura Unevenness in operations Muri