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ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERS

ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERS. Introduction to a Profession. Engineering Definition. Problem Solving The application of science to the common purpose of life Doing well with one dollar what any fool can do with two. Engineering Definition.

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ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERS

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  1. ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERS Introduction to a Profession

  2. Engineering Definition • Problem Solving • The application of science to the common purpose of life • Doing well with one dollar what any fool can do with two

  3. Engineering Definition • Engineering is the profession in which a knowledgeof the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, andpractice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefitof humankind

  4. Technology Team • Scientists • Engineers • Technologists • Technicians • Artisans/Craftsmen

  5. Civil (Military) * Mechanical * Materials Electrical * Chemical * Industrial * Computer Aeronautical Nuclear Agricultural Marine/Ocean Biochemical/ Biomedical Engineering Fields

  6. Research Development Design Production Testing Life-Cycle Operations Sales Managing Consulting Teaching Engineering Functions

  7. Engineering as a Profession • Traits of a Profession • Extensive intellectual training • Pass qualifying exam • Vital skills • Monopoly • Autonomy • Code of ethics

  8. Professional Engineer (PE) • Requirements • BS degree from ABET Engineering School • Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) • Complete four years of acceptable engineering practice • Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam (PE)

  9. Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Ensures graduates are prepared to practice engineering • Assess schools not students • Assess content, faculty, facilities, resources • Formed by Professional Societies using personnel from industry and educational institutions

  10. ABET Attributes • An ability to: • Apply knowledge of math, science, engineering • Design & conduct experiments • Design a system, component, or process • Function on multidiscipline team • Identify, formulate, & solve engineering problems • Communicate effectively • Use modern engineering tools • Understand professional & ethical responsibility • Education to understand engineering & effect on world • Life-long learning • Knowledge of contemporary issues

  11. Professional Societies • Organizations by field that: • Set standards for performance • Set standards of practice • Enable exchange of information • Support continued progress

  12. Professional Societies • ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers • ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers • IEEE, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers • AIAA, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics • SNAME, Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers • SWE, Society of Women Engineers • NSBE, National Society of Black Engineers • NSPE, National Society of Professional Engineers

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