What is Engineering?

What is engineering?

According to Webster’s Dictionary:

Engineering The application of

math and science by which the properties

of matter and the sources of energy in

nature are made useful

to people.

Engineers apply math and science for the betterment of society through:

Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and

cheaper.

Salary Comparisons Career College (years) Average Salary* Hourly Rate Factor

(thousands)**

Fast Food Cook 0 $18,230 $8.76/hr -

Cosmetologist 0 $27,070 $13.02/hr -

Auto Mechanic 0 $37,880 $18.21/hr -

Realtor 0 $53,100 $25.53/hr -

Reporter 4 $43,270 $20.80/hr 11

Physical Therapist 8 $76,220 $36.64/hr 9

Chemist 4 $72,740 $34.97/hr 22

Veterinarian 8 $90,110 $43.32/hr 11

Accountant 4 $67,430 $32.42/hr 16

Registered Nurse 4 $66,530 $31.99/hr 16

Pharmacist 6 $106,630 $51.27/hr 17

Computer Programmer 4 $74,690 $35.91/hr 18

Computer Engineer 4 $91,540 $44.01/hr 22

Mechanical Engineer 4 $80,580 $38.74/hr 20

Electrical Engineer 4 $86,250 $41.47/hr 21

Civil Engineer 4 $81,180 $39.03/hr 20

Chemical Engineer 4 $91,670 $44.07/hr 22

Petroleum Engineer 4 $119,960 $57.67/hr 30

Medical Doctor 10 $168,550 $81.03/hr 16

Lawyer 6 $129,020 $62.03/hr 21

Higher FactorIs Better!

*Average salaries from May 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics Website **Factor is average salary / years of college

Engineering Disciplines

Major DisciplinesMajor Disciplines Other DisciplinesOther Disciplines

• Mechanical• Electrical• Chemical

• Civil• Industrial

• Automotive• Aerospace• Agricultural• Biomedical• Computer

• Environmental• Materials• Nuclear• Robotics• Safety

Mechanical Engineering• Concerned with design, manufacture &

operation of a wide range of components, devices, or systems:

• microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to gigantic gears

• heating, ventilation, refrigeration

• manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors, pumps)

• laser technology

• biomedical applications

• automotive industry

• computer-aided design, automation, robotics

Broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activitiesBroadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities

Chemical Engineering

Applying chemistry to the solution of practical problemsApplying chemistry to the solution of practical problems

•Gasoline• Plastic• Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal)• Adhesives• Clothing• Building Materials

Electrical EngineeringPlay a role in almost everything we

interact with on a daily basis. They

design smaller, cheaper, and better:• cell phones• computers• power systems• appliances• robots

Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.

Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.

Civil Engineering

• Create solutions to cope with:• air quality issues• decaying cities, roadways and

bridges• clogged airports and highways• polluted streams, rivers and lakes

Design solutions to cope with many of our planet’s most serious problems.

Design solutions to cope with many of our planet’s most serious problems.

Industrial Engineering• Design data processing

systems• Integrate activities of finance,

engineering and management• Develop systems for planning,

cost analysis, production and

quality of products

Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective

production of goods or services in all types of industries

Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective

production of goods or services in all types of industries

Good Traits for Engineers• Enjoy solving problems• Like working with other people (strong teamwork skills)• Interested in serving human needs• Want to make things work better• Strive for continual improvement• Able to adapt to a changing environment• Good communication skills• Strong study skills• Desire to constantly learn new things• Data analysis skills • Strong computer skills

Summary

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