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Introduction to Engineering and Urban Planning Week 3 The Engineering Profession

Introduction to Engineering and Urban Planning Week 3 The Engineering Profession. Profession - Definition. Position : A group of duties that done by an individual – there are a number of positions the same are the number of individuals in any institution . وظيفة

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Introduction to Engineering and Urban Planning Week 3 The Engineering Profession

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  1. Introduction to Engineering and Urban Planning Week 3 The Engineering Profession

  2. Profession - Definition Position: A group of duties that done by an individual – there are a number of positions the same are the number of individuals in any institution . وظيفة Job : The works done . عمل Profession : A group of similar works in different institutions . مهنة Engineering Profession : A group of works combined by an engineering framework . Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  3. Profession Psychology • According to Maslow, the real and basic needs for a human could be classified in hierarchy as follows : (each need appears when the preceding one is satisfied ). • Physiological need • The need for security • The need for belonging • The need for respect and honor • The need for information • The need for understanding • The need for beauty • The need for self respect and identification The Profession in general and the Engineering profession in particular contributes in the satisfaction of most of the basic needs. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  4. Profession and Character • Definition of the character . How to be a special character? • Special supports required by engineering profession : • Ability for harmony and adaptation. • Consistency of Personal appearance. • Wide and variety of trends. • Care and being fine . • Cooperation, consideration and respect of others. • Enthusiathesm and convince of work. • Ability to express his/her self and of convincing. • Sound and real judgment and faithfulness. • Health and ability to continual work. • Order and ability for leadership. • Wide vision and decency. • Willingness to learning and research. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  5. The Engineering Profession • Basis of Engineering performance أدائية الهندسة • The Four M’s : • Method المنهاج • Materials المواد • Money المال • Men المجهود البشري • Machines المكنات • Marketing المبيعات • Management الإدارة Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  6. The Engineering Profession • Criteria For Engineering Profession: • Sincerity, Integrity and honesty in relation to responsibilities. • Honest and noble competence away from illegal ways to win. • Sound and right evaluation of human efforts. • Compromise, truth and reticent as work requires. • True presentation of research output and quotation from others. • Avoid extemporary in Engineering works . • Firmness on scientific opinion even if against personal interest. • Rejection to contribute in any illegal works that harm human beings. • Pride of the title “ Engineer “ and keep the exalted position of the profession .- Defense on others . • Active contribution in profession development . Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  7. The Engineering Profession • Canons of ethics for Engineers (according to the International Conference of Engineers – new York) :القانون الأخلاقي للمهندسين – حسب المؤتمر العالمي للمهندسين في نيويورك • Professional life: • Relationship with the public: • Relationship with clients and employees: • Relationship between engineers: Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  8. Fields of Engineering Positions • Research • Development • Design ( Physical , scientific, economic and esthetical conditions ) • Production • Test • Construction • Operations • Marketing • Management • Consulting • Teaching Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  9. The Engineering Design Process Customer need or opportunity Problem definition/Specifications Data and information collection Development of alternative solutions Evaluation of design/selection of optimal design Implementation of optimal design Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  10. Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career Job satisfaction Varied opportunities Challenging work Intellectual development Social impact Financial security Prestige Professional environment Understanding how things work Creative thinking Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  11. 2005/06 Starting Salaries Discipline Avg. Salary Engineering $51,465 Computer Science 49,680 Engineering Technology 48,514 Nursing 45,347 Business 41,900 Mathematics and Sciences 38,217 Agriculture & Natural Resources 33,716 Education 32,438 Humanities & Social Sciences 31,290 Communications 31,110 Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  12. Engineering Profession in Palestine • النقابات المهنية الهندسية هي : • الإتحاد العام للمهندسين الفلسطينيين • نقابة المهندسين – مركز القدس ( الضفة الغربية ) • نقابة ( جمعية ) المهندسين – محافظات غزة Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

  13. Class Discussion Have you heard about any activities of the Association of Engineers – Gaza Governorates ? Have you ever visited the Association of Engineers place ? Have you ever visited the web site of the Association of Engineers ? Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

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