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Engineering – A Team Sport

Engineering – A Team Sport. Evan Lemley, UCO Phys. And Engr. Sept. 9, 2003 ENGR 1111 Introduction to Engineering University of Central Oklahoma. Organization. What is Engineering? What is an Engineering Team? Who should be an Engineer and Why? Engineering Disciplines.

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Engineering – A Team Sport

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  1. Engineering – A Team Sport Evan Lemley, UCO Phys. And Engr. Sept. 9, 2003 ENGR 1111 Introduction to Engineering University of Central Oklahoma

  2. Organization • What is Engineering? • What is an Engineering Team? • Who should be an Engineer and Why? • Engineering Disciplines. • How to become an Engineer.

  3. Engineering Learn Math and Physics Apply math and physics to build new devices Design of applications that solve a given problem is the emphasis Physics Learn Math and Physics Apply math and physics to understand workings of universe Design of experiments that help understand workings of universe is the emphasis What is Engineering? Compare and Contrast

  4. What is Engineering? • Def.: Use of technology to solve problems • Industrial – apply science and math to solve manufacturing problems • Consulting – apply science and math to design things from scratch or assess existing designs • Research and Development – apply newer science and math to create new products and devices • Academic Research – Apply science and math to previously unsolved problems (short term significance may not quite exist) • Help discover new science

  5. What is an Engineering Team? • Many problems are solved by teams • Scientists – Generalists, Design, Is there any thing we forgot? • Engineers – Design and Analyze • Technicians – Build, Test, and Debug • Engineering and other work is moving more this direction. • Engineering degree programs are more focused this direction… labs and design projects

  6. Cold Fusion – Univ. of Utah Early 1990’s • What: “Table-Top” fusion… really big deal • Who: Drs. Pons and Fleishman • Who else: Team from of Los Alamos • Why: Is it real • How: Neutron and other detectors • What happened: NO NEUTRONS OR ANYTHING ELSE • What kind of Engineers?

  7. Columbia Disaster - 2003 • Large Team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians • Government – NASA, Industry –Contractors, Independent Board (CAIB) • CAIB – Columbia Accident Investigation Board (www.caib.us) • Cause: Foam insulation hits Leading Edge? – Southwest Research Institute

  8. Air Gun

  9. Target

  10. Foam Impact

  11. Is Engineering For You? • Do you like to take things apart and put them back together? (understanding how things work) • Do you like solving difficult problems? • Are you interested in Science and Math? • Do you like working with other technical people?

  12. Why Become an Engineer? - ASEE • Job Satisfaction • Variety of Career Opportunities • Challenging Work • Intellectual Development • Potential to Benefit Society • Financial Security • Prestige • Professional Environment • Technological and Scientific Discovery • Creative Thinking

  13. Why Become an Engineer? - Lemley • Fame -probably not • Money -a few rich engineers • Security – pretty secure • Good at it and like it • Idealistic – contribute in a positive way to use of technology

  14. Science and MathRequirements • Physics – cornerstone of technology • Chemistry • Biology • Materials – microscopic details of how materials fit together and how they respond to outside forces Math – Engineering is applied mathematics • Algebra, Trig, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra • Computers – running software, spreadsheets, word-processing, writing programs, CAD, ProE, specific engineering software

  15. Aeronautical Engineering • Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics • Design and build aircraft, spacecraft, land vehicles • Big companies with large-scale projects

  16. Agricultural Engineering • Hydrology, Soil Mechanics, Biology • Produce food on a large scale

  17. Engineering DisciplinesBiomedical Engineering • Modern engineering methods to solve problems in medicine and human health. • Health and medical-related industries • High growth rate

  18. Chemical Engineering • Chemistry to design and manufacture production systems where chemical reactions are involved • Chemistry, fluid mechanics, heat transfer • Petroleum, chemical, plastics, electronics (small – large scale)

  19. Civil Engineering • Design and construction of roads, bridges, and other large structures • Wastewater, water supply, erosion, environmental engineering • Government, large construction, and consulting firms

  20. Computer Engineering • Hardware, software, and digital communication • Formerly part of electrical engineering • Small – Large Scale Employment

  21. Electrical Engineering • Use and control of electromagnetic energy • Microelectronics to power distribution, data communication, fiber optics, power systems, microprocessor design

  22. Engineering Physics • Engineering + Physics = EP • Good Engineering Problem Solvers that know the background physics very well • Job Options • Engineer, physicist, software engineer, Graduate School (physics or engineering) • Curriculum = Standard Physics + Basic Engineering Science Courses

  23. Industrial Engineering • Design of devices and systems for mass production and manufacturing facilities • Heavy-duty statistics • Industrial Manufacturing employment

  24. Mechanical Engineering • Designing and building physical structures • Mechanical Design -- Machines • Fluid/Thermal Design • HVAC • Industrial Processes • Very wide employability

  25. Mechatronics Engineering • Mechanical engineering plus electronics plus computers • Solve problems that a mechanical or electrical engineer could not solve alone

  26. Naval Engineering • Design of ships, subs, and other sea-going vessels • Oil platforms • Government and private sector

  27. Nuclear Engineering • Design of systems that involve nuclear reactions • Reactor engineer, radiation protection • Strong ties to mechanical and to physics • Engineering Physics majors are good nuclear engineers

  28. Other Engineering • Petroleum Engineering • Production of oil and gas from resources • Systems Engineering • Design, implementation, and control of large-scale systems (computer, utilities, governments) • Data processing, power generation, transmission, communications, aerospace

  29. How to Become an Engineer • Bachelor’s Degree Required • Engineering vs. Engr. Tech. • Engineering Core 1.5 years • Math and Physics – 1 year • Engineering Physics – more physics • Some projects need a “licensed” engineer • Esp. when public use and safety are involved • Approve Design • Some Legal Responsibility

  30. How to Become an Engineer • Licensed Engineers are P.E.s • Professional Engineers • Process to be Licensed • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) • Senior year, General and Specific Sections • Engineering Intern Period (at least four years of engineering practice) • Prof. Engr. Exam (in chosen area) • Not necessary for many engineers • Helpful to be eligible for PE (pass the FE Exam)

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