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Engineers… Invent Design Develop Manufacture Test Sell Service

Chapter 2: Engineering Majors Section 2.1 - Introduction. Engineers… Invent Design Develop Manufacture Test Sell Service Products and Services which improve the lives of people. Chapter 2: Engineering Majors Section 2.2 – Engineering Functions.

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Engineers… Invent Design Develop Manufacture Test Sell Service

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  1. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.1 - Introduction Engineers… • Invent • Design • Develop • Manufacture • Test • Sell • Service Products and Services which improve the lives of people.

  2. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.2 – Engineering Functions A Function describes what an engineer might do in a job environment. Functions include: • Research and Development (“R and D”) • Test • Design • Teaching • Sales

  3. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Aerospace Agricultural Architectural Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Electrical Environmental Industrial Marine / Ocean Materials Mechanical Mining Nuclear Petroleum + others

  4. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Aerospace Involves flight within our atmosphere (aero-) and flight outside our atmosphere (space) Studies aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, control systems, orbital mechanics. Agricultural Involved with processing/production of agricultural products Studies harvesting methods, food processes, soil/water resources, electrical/information technology, bioengineering

  5. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Architectural Different from, but complementary to, the field of Architecture Four main divisions: (1) Structural, (2) Electrical and Lighting, (3) Mechanical systems, and (4) Construction Engineering and Management Biomedical Grew out of Mechanical Engineering, now encompasses several other fields, including the life sciences Relatively new major, may cover Bioengineering, medical engineering, and clinical engineering

  6. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Chemical Large emphasis on chemistry: different from other majors Most common employment: design, development and operation of large-scale chemical production facilities. May be employed by pharmaceutical, petroleum or food-producing companies. Civil One of the oldest of all majors, dates to prehistoric times Subsets include structural, architectural, environmental, transportation, traffic, water resources, surveying, urban planning, and construction.

  7. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Computer Often combined with EE in university engineering depts Focus on computer hardware (Computer Science focuses mainly on computer software) Involved with operating systems, computer architecture, printers, other peripherals Electrical The most populated of all engineering majors Studies communication technologies, electronics, electrical circuits, digital controls, instrumentation, signal processing, and power.

  8. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Environmental Branched off from Civil Engineering major Has evolved to improve and protect the environment, while maintaining the rapid pace of industrial activity. Three main parts: (1) Disposal, (2) Remediation, and (3) Prevention Industrial Defined as the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, material and energy. Four main areas: (1) Production, (2) Manufacturing, (3) Human Factors, and (4) Operations Research

  9. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Marine & Ocean Engineering Marine Engineering: focus on design, development and operation of ships and boatsOcean Engineering: focus on everything outside of Marine Engrg, including ocean-going structures, submersible vehicles, underwater pipelines, offshore drilling platforms Materials Study material structures, properties, processes, performance Sub-groups include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semi-conductor materials Biomedical applications include artificial knee/hip joints

  10. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Mechanical (ME) • One of the largest and broadest of all engineering majors • Two main divisions: (1) Design & Controls, (2) Thermal Sciences • MEs design and implement engines, power generation systems, heating/ ventilation / air conditioning (HVAC) systems, manufacturing processes, robotics and applications in biomedical engineering

  11. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Mining Study material structures, properties, processes, performance Sub-groups include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semi-conductor materials Biomedical applications include artificial knee/hip joints Nuclear Concerned with use/control of energy from nuclear sources Involves electricity production (fission reactors), propulsion systems (e.g., submarine), waste disposal and radiation applications (e.g., medicine)

  12. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 - Engineering Majors Petroleum Maintain the flow of petroleum and natural gas in a safe and reliable manner Involved in • Exploration for crude oil deposits • Works with geologists and geophysicists to identify potential reserves • Removal of oil • Transporting/Refining oil

  13. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.3 – Engineering Majors Other Engineering Fields: Automotive Acoustical Applied Math Bioengineering Engineering Science Engineering Management Excavation Engineering Fire Engineering Forest Engineering General Engineering Genetic Engineering Geological Engineering Inventive Design Manufacturing Engineering Packaging Engineering Pharmaceutical Engineering Plastics Engineering Power Engineering Systems Engineering Theatre Engineering Transportation Engineering Welding Engineering

  14. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.4 – Emerging Fields Engineering Fields are constantly changing Some emerging Fields include: • Smart Building Technology • Nanotechnology • Information Technology

  15. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.5 – Closing Thoughts • Try to pick a major and/or career that is right for you • Try to pick a major and/or career for which you have a passion: one that will be both enjoyable and rewarding • An Engineering degree opens up a wide range of jobs upon graduation.

  16. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.6 – Engineering and Technical Organizations • A short list (page 1): • American Chemical Society (ACS) • American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) • American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) • American Nuclear Society (ANS) • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) • American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) • Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

  17. Chapter 2: Engineering MajorsSection 2.6 – Engineering and Technical Organizations • A short list continued (page 2): • National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc (NACME) • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) • National Science Foundation (NSF) • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) • Society of Women Engineers (SWE) • Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)

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