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The Engineering Profession

The Engineering Profession. Michael Myers Jeff Grover Alex MacDonald Jessica MacInnis Dr. Frank Comeau P.Eng . What Is Engineering?. The application of knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences, experience and practice, is applied with good judgement and

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The Engineering Profession

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  1. The Engineering Profession Michael Myers Jeff Grover Alex MacDonald Jessica MacInnis Dr. Frank ComeauP.Eng.

  2. What Is Engineering? The application of knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences, experience and practice, is applied with good judgement and efficiency to develop ways to economically harness the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.

  3. Engineers In Society Name something in society that has nothing at all to do with engineering.

  4. PREREQUISITES English Precalculus Calculus (Highly Recommended) Chemistry Physics One Other University Preparatory Course

  5. First Year Courses Calculus Physics Chemistry Biology Computer Programming Design & Communications Statics Graphics Linear Algebra

  6. Disiplines Mechanical Electrical Mineral Resource Civil Materials Chemical Environmental Industrial

  7. Mechanical Deals with the analysis of manufacturing plants, heating and cooling systems, vehicles and robotics.

  8. Electrical Deals with electronics, power generation/transmission, signal analysis and electromagnetism.

  9. Mineral Resouce Mining and processing of naturally occurring minerals to add additional value.

  10. Civil Design, construction and maintenance of bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings.

  11. Materials Applying the properties of matter to improve upon new and everyday materials http://www.carbonfibergear.com/jimmy-wongs-all-raw-carbon-fiber-lotus-elise/

  12. Chemical Application of learned sciences to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms

  13. Environmental Providing solutions to combat or prevent air, water, and soil pollution.

  14. Industrial Development and improvement of systems of people, money, equipment, energy, materials, etc.

  15. Salary By Province http://www.apens.ns.ca/documents/6388_2009%20Salary%20Survey.pdf

  16. School and Training 2 Year- Diploma 2-3 Years- B. Eng. (Depends on Co-op or not) 4 Years- E.I.T. (Engineer In Training) National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)

  17. Questions?¿?

  18. Guest Speaker Earl MacKenzie, P. Eng. Civil Engineer • Graduated from TUNS in 1987 • 2001-2009 – Director of Public Works in Trenton • 2009-2010 – Operations manager for the town of New Glasgow • 2010 – present – Town engineer of New Glasgow

  19. Contest Task: Build the highest possible tower with the materials provided Requirements: Tower should be aesthetically pleasing Only use materials provided Weather permitting, tower will be built outside and will have to be weather resistant

  20. Contest Cont’d Time Limit: 20 minutes Materials: 50 Marshmallows Provided uncooked spaghetti noodles

  21. Judgement Towers will be judged on: Height Appearance Weather Resistance

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