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INTERD 010: Careers in Technology. Biotechnology. What is high technology? Leading edge & Applied What kind of job functions exist for high tech workers? Teaching, selling, manufacture, install, service, writing What goals does the U.S. have for technology?
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INTERD 010: Careers in Technology Biotechnology
What is high technology? • Leading edge & Applied • What kind of job functions exist for high tech workers? • Teaching, selling, manufacture, install, service, writing • What goals does the U.S. have for technology? • What are the leading edge technologies for U.S. trade? Reading Discussion
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Engineering Curriculum • A.S. Degree in Engineering • CSUN Engineering Department • US News & World Report: Engineering Rankings
Engineering Research Lab #1 • Choose an engineering discipline or engineering technology field • Grab a laptop and get online • Find three different local job positions related to the discipline you chose and answer the following questions: • What is the title of the position? Is the position full-time or part-time? • What is the name of the employer and where are they located? • What is the anticipated salary range? • What are the minimum requirements for employment (i.e. year’s experience, degrees)? • What are the job duties? Underline the duties that are unfamiliar to you. • Be prepared to share one of your findings with the entire class. • Turn in your findings to the professor • Job search suggestions: • www.monster.com • www.careerbuilder.com • Engineering Societies Websites (pg. 149)
Read Chapters 3 & 4 for Wednesday, Jan. 13 • Pages 29 thru 52 • Be prepared to discuss the reading for Wednesday. Homework
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