Oak Grove High School Eagle EngineeringTechnology

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Oak Grove High SchoolEagle Engineering/Technology

• The Engineering
• Engineering/Technology Profession

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Engineering/Technology
The great strength of Engineering and
Engineering/Technology is their
DIVERSITY
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The Engineering Profession
Engineering is the profession in which a
knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences,
gained by study, experience, and practice, is
applied with judgement to develop ways to
utilize, economically, the materials and forces
of nature for the benefit of mankind.
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The Engineering Design Process
Customer Need or Opportunity
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The Engineering Design Process
Customer Need or Opportunity
Problem Definition/ Specifications
Data Information Collection
Development of Alternative Designs
Evaluation of Designs/ Selection of Optimal Design
Implementation of Optimal Design
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The Engineering Design Process
Customer Need or Opportunity
Problem Definition/ Specifications
Data Information Collection
Development of Alternative Designs
Evaluation of Designs/ Selection of Optimal Design
Implementation of Optimal Design
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The Engineering/Technology Profession
Engineering/Technology focuses primarily on the
applied aspects of science and engineering, aimed
at preparing graduates for practice in that
portion of the technological spectrum closest to
product improvement, industrial practices, and
engineering operational functions.
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Major Engineering Disciplines

• Electrical (Computer) Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

84 Graduated in these areas in 95/96
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More Specialized, Non-traditional Fields of
Engineering

• Aerospace
• Materials
• Biomedical
• Ocean
• Environmental

• Petroleum
• Mining
• Nuclear
• Manufacturing

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Major Engineering/Technology Disciplines

• Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Civil Construction Engineering Technology
• Architectural Design Drafting
• Industrial Engineering Technology

75 of Associate of Science Degrees in 95/96
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More Specialized, Non-traditional
Engineering/Technology Categories

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Bioengineering
• Biomedical
• Chemical
• Engineering/Tech Management
• Geological

• Materials Science
• Metallurgical/Mining
• Nuclear
• Ocean
• Packaging Science
• Petroleum
• Systems
• And the list goes on...

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Rewards Opportunities of Engineering
Engineering/Technology Careers

• Job Satisfaction
• Challenging Work
• Intellectual Development
• Financial Security
• Variety of Career Opportunities
• Opportunity to Benefit Society
• Opportunity to Understand How Things Work
• Prestige
• Professional Work Environment
• Avenues for Expressing Your Creativity

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Employment Opportunities
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Important Fields of the Future

• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Information Communication Technology
• Advanced Materials Processing
• Biotechnology
• Civil Infrastructure Systems
• Improved Health Care Delivery
• Advanced Environmental Technologies

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Engineering Engineering/Technologyas a
Profession

• Youre part of an Engineering Enterprise.
• You have knowledge skill in specialized fields
  above that of the general public.
• You have a desire for public service and a
  willingness to share for the benefit of others.
• You participate in professional groups.
• You participate in advancing professional ideals
  and knowledge.