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Chapter 3. Types of Technological Systems. Four general ways to Categorize… 1. Level of development – constant changes in technology make objects more sophisticated. A. Obsolete Seldom used B. Current
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Chapter 3 Types of Technological Systems
Four general ways to Categorize… • 1. Level of development – constant changes in technology make objects more sophisticated. • A. Obsolete • Seldom used • B. Current • C. Emerging
2. Economic structure • A. Profit centered companies • 1. Research and Development • 2. Production • 3.Marketing – does not develop the characteristics. • B. Government – large expensive risky undertakings! • Nasa • Mylar sponsor
3. Number of people involved. • Most technology is developed by groups or teams of people…”Corporate Participation” • This is for public use…
4. Types of Technology - Seven categories 1. Agricultural and Biotechnology – growing food and processing natural fibers.
2. Communication and Information Technologies – Processing data into information and in communicating ideas and information.
3. Energy and Power Technologies- Converting and applying energy to power devices and systems • Wave technology
4. Construction Technology – building structures. Ex. Houses and transportation lines.
5. Manufacturing Technologies – Convert raw materials into industrial and consumer products.
6. Medical Technologies – Maintaining health and curing illness.
These systems can be looked at individually – but are all closely related into a single effort. That effort is to make our lives better. • Complete Test your knowledge pg. 54 numbers 1-20. Also crossword!