Who is an Engineer?
An engineer is a
person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
Engineers create new things and make
old things better.
What will you study
as a Engineering student?
•Forces, motion,
structures: statics, dynamics,
kinematics, mechanics of solids, and fluids.
•Energy: thermodynamics, heat transfer, chemical
reactions
•Materials: materials engineering & processing,
manufacturing.
•Design: graphics, computer design applications.
•Electronics: Circuits and electricity
•Economics: engineering economic analysis, cost
engineering.
•Human and Social
Studies: arts, humanities,
social sciences, history, government, ethics, law.
•Overall foundation: math, physics, chemistry, biology, analysis
skills, communication skills, computation skills.
What Engineers Do?
Engineers cover a variety of tasks in general.
They create and fix almost everything. Some of the major fields in engineering are:
–Mechanical
–Civil
–Electrical
–Computer
–Ocean
–Agricultural
–Environmental
–Petroleum
–Aerospace
And Chemical
Now lets discuss them briefly
Aerospace Engineering
Includes more than just designing aircraft Aerospace deals with the motion of flight outside and inside the Earth’s atmosphere
This includes motion of satellites, control systems in unmanned aircraft, and even machines and tools created specifically for the exploration of space like the Mars Rover. Includes the study of:
•Mathematics
•Physical dynamics
•Heat transfer
•Fluid dynamics
•Electrical circuits
•Design analysis
•Physical dynamics
•Heat transfer
•Fluid dynamics
•Electrical circuits
•Design analysis
After graduation you should be able to develop the fundamental skills necessary for:
– the design,
–synthesis,
–analysis and research development of aircraft,
–spacecraft and other high technology flight systems
– the design,
–synthesis,
–analysis and research development of aircraft,
–spacecraft and other high technology flight systems
Electrical
Engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of study with a broad scope and significant impact on society Is an engineering field that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. It includes the study of:
•Physics •Mathematical analysis
•Optics
•Circuits •Electricity flow
•Computer systems
•Design analysis
After graduation you should be able to develop the fundamental skills necessary for:
Design, develop, test and supervise the deployment of electrical systems and electronic devices
Usually specialize in circuit design, communications, controls and signal processing, computer engineering, and different types of power systems
Study in this field can branch into computer engineering and/or computer science
Usually specialize in circuit design, communications, controls and signal processing, computer engineering, and different types of power systems
Study in this field can branch into computer engineering and/or computer science
Chemical Engineering
Areas and course of Study or specialization include the fundamentals of:
–Geology
–Physics
–Mathematics
–Fluid dynamics
–Reservoir Development
–Heat transfer. Some places liable to work includes places which frequently specialize in a particular chemical process such as polymerization or oxidation
–Physics
–Mathematics
–Fluid dynamics
–Reservoir Development
–Heat transfer. Some places liable to work includes places which frequently specialize in a particular chemical process such as polymerization or oxidation
and can specialize in a particular field, such as materials science, or the development of specific products such as and pesticides, fertilizers, chlorine bleach, or automotive plastics.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineers design and build many systems that are central to everyday life Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, inspect and manage bridges, buildings, offshore structures, airports, seaports, railroads, highways, waterways, dams and water treatment plants, and many other public facilities.Civil engineers work to prevent or minimize damage due to natural disasters civil engineers also work to reduce air, water and soil pollution, develop alternative energy sources and improve congested transportation systems.
One needs to gain knowledge in courses including:
•Mathematics •Physics
•Structural Analysis
•Materials Science
•Fluid dynamics
•Thermodynamics and heat transfer
Careers in civil engineering include:
-Bridge Design
-Water-way and waste treatment design
-Traffic control
-Beach Protection (coastal civil engineering)
-Tunnel design
-Mining (ocean and land)
-Wildlife protection
Mechanical
Engineering
Mechanical engineering is one of broadest studies in engineering The design and creation of mechanical technologies that benefit society
They utilize power to work with all types of mechanical devices, and all types of manufacturing and plant designs.
The foundation of Mechanical engineering includes:
•Mathematics •Physics
•Thermodynamics and heat transfer
•Materials science
•Gears and systems
•Fluid mechanics
•Structural Analysis
Places were you could build a career in Mechanical engineering are places were you can work in a diverse range of industries from automotive to aerospace and petroleum and it can be applied to other engineering fields as well
Also developing everyday power-using machines such as refrigerators and air conditioning units
Design and test different types of mechanical parts such as gear systems and jet engines
Law firm (law Degree required)
Jet engine design (General electrics)
Mechanical gears technician
Race car design
Aircraft Design (NASA, Boeing)
Offshore drilling and natural gas extraction (BP, ConocoPhillips)
Automotive transportation (General Motors, Ford, Honda)
Professor/Teacher
Also developing everyday power-using machines such as refrigerators and air conditioning units
Design and test different types of mechanical parts such as gear systems and jet engines
Law firm (law Degree required)
Jet engine design (General electrics)
Mechanical gears technician
Race car design
Aircraft Design (NASA, Boeing)
Offshore drilling and natural gas extraction (BP, ConocoPhillips)
Automotive transportation (General Motors, Ford, Honda)
Professor/Teacher
Foundations in Oceans engineering
•Mathematics •Physics
•fluid mechanics
•structural mechanics
•ocean wave mechanics
•geotechnical engineering
•environmental fluid
•mechanics
•marine structures
•naval architecture
•underwater acoustics
Careers were you can build in oceans include:
–exploration and exploitation of offshore gas and oil fields by working in conjunction with petroleum engineers, –designing fixed and floating offshore structures,
–searching for economical methods for extracting energy from the oceans, research Firms
-Professor/Teacher
-Marine navigation and other governmental agencies
-Offshore Drilling companies
-Analysis and design of deep water and coastal structures
-Beach nourishment
-Bridge scour
Environmenal Engineering
Utilizes different techniques that improve the environment:Includes water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues
Environmental engineers also work in conjunction with civil engineers to evaluate impact of construction on the environment it also utilizes different techniques that improve the environment, careers that could be built as an environmental engineer includes: water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues
Environmental engineers also work in conjunction with civil engineers to evaluate impact of construction on the environment Wildlife protection, Water treatment plants ,Beach restoration, Pollution control, Government and military interaction, Containment engineering
Agricultural EngineeringAgricultural engineers design agricultural structures, equipment, and agricultural machinery, that benefit the production of natural resources
Careers that could be built in the field includes:
•Designing and managing food production systems •Protecting surface and ground water quality
•designing natural resource management systems
•Designing animal production facilities and environmental control systems
Other titles and careers in Engineering Includes;
•SALES ENGINEER
•RESEARCH
SCIENTIST/ENGINEER
•ARRANGEMENT ENGINEER
(M/F) POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
•PIPING
ENGINEER/CALCULATION SPECIALIST (M/F)
•SPECIALIST (M/F) FOR
VALVE TECHNOLOGY
•MARKETING ENGINEER
•TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEER 3
•SR. QUALITY ENGINEER FOR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SR. SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (SQM)
•CIVIL
ENGINEER/STRUCTURAL
•REGISTERED CIVIL
ENGINEER/STRUCTURAL PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEERING PLANNER-SCHEDULER
•TEACHER/PROFESSOR
•SECURITY SYSTEMS
ENGINEER IV
•VEHICLE CONTROL
SYSTEMS ENGINEER REGIONAL SALES ENGINEER/SALES EXECUTIVE
•PROCESS ENGINEER
MODELING ENGINEER I
•ASSOCIATE INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEER MECHANICAL ENGINEER
•STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
SOLIDWORKS DESIGNER
•APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
Career Paths in
General
•Industry •Teaching/Education
•Graduate School
•Entrepreneur/Business Owner
•Research Labs
•Military
•Government
•Preparation for other Professions (law, medicine, etc.)
Skills associated
with engineering:
•Strong interest in math and science
•Strong social awareness and concern for quality
of life
•Desire to put ideas into action
•Strong academic background
•Ability and determination to succeed; continuing
education
•Good communication skills
•Teamwork
Conclusively;
•Engineering is a field that requires dedication
and focus.
•If you enjoy math and science, this is a great
field to pursue.
•It is a challenging but also exciting and highly
satisfying career
"Finaly I see Engineering as an Art, it is a design its beauty fused with scientific and mathematically precisionit is my Innovation, Joy, passion, Hope and creativity for short it is everything we are as humans."
