Landstown High School

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Landstown High School
Introduction to Engineering
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.engineering is creativity, it's curiosity,
it's common sense and it's cool stuff. It's not
just geeks with pocket protectors." Sally
Ride, 1st Woman in Space

• Engineering is a great profession. There is the
  fascination of watching a figment of imagination
  emerge through the aid of science to a plan on
  paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or
  metal or energy. Then it creates homes and jobs,
  elevates the standard of living and adds to the
  comforts of life. That is the engineers high
  privilege.
• Herbert Hoover
• 31st President of the US

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What is an Engineer?

• Uses science and math to solve peoples problems
• Creates and invents new things
• Improves and makes things better

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Engineering what is it?
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Major Types of Engineering

• Chemical
• Bioengineering/Bio-medical Engineering
• Nuclear
• Agricultural
• Plastics
• Civil
• Environmental
• Structural

• Electrical
• Computer Science
• Communications
• Mechanical
• Aeronautical
• Industrial/Materials

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Chemical Engineering

• Study chemical synthesis to make new materials,
  energy systems, and medicines.
• Industries that hire chemical engineers
• Energy companies- Oil, Natural Gas, Fuel Cell
• Food producers
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plastics
• Cosmetics

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Biomedical Engineering

• An interdisciplinary field that combines
  mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering.
  
• Design artificial limbs/organs and medical
  instruments, new treatments for disease.
• Industries that hire biomedical engineers
• Medical devices
• Assistive devices
• Pharmaceutical companies

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Civil Engineering

• Design and construct buildings, bridges, tunnels
  and transportation systems.
• Work closely with architects and environmental
  engineers.
• Industries that hire civil engineers
• Departments of transportation
• Construction
• Manufacturing

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Environmental Engineering

• Involved with projects that work on keeping the
  water, air and soil healthy.
• Industries that hire environmental engineers
• Waste management
• Irrigation
• Pollution control
• Hazardous site management
• Water treatment

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Electrical Engineering

• EEs use science of electricity to make systems
  of circuits to do work.
• Simple circuits of switches-
• Turning on a light switch
• A digital clock
• Complex circuits
• Personal Computer and PDAs
• Video games,TVs, Sound Systems
• Automotive sensors
• Cell Phones

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Computer Science

• Develop software and programs to run electronics.
• Often connected with electrical engineering

• Industries that hire computer scientists
• - Computer related systems (CD-ROMs, GPS, etc.)
• - Robotics
• - Virtual reality systems

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Mechanical Engineering

• MEs use the laws of physics for - mechanical
  design, manufacturing, or energy power.
• Industries that hire mechanical engineers
• Automotive
• Toys
• Power plants

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Aerospace Engineering

• Specialize in design, testing, and production of
  aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts.
• Industries that hire aerospace engineers
• Commercial aviation
• Defense programs
• Space programs

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What Does it Take to Become an Engineer?

• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Like to figure things out, solve problems
• Enjoy learning --- stay in school
• Take math classes
• Take science classes
• Four or Five year college engineering degree

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Why be an engineer?

• Fun
• Help people improve lives
• Solve real world problems
• Variety of applications, projects
• Contribute to society
• Lots of opportunities
• High demand for engineers
• Large and small companies, universities, non
  profits
• Rewarding Career
• Innovative thinking, and you get paid!
• Provides a very strong background for other
  careers

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How is my life affected by the work of Engineers?
Let's take an everyday automobile as an example.
Take a minute and try to brainstorm what
components of a car have some sort of electrical
or computer system.
Entertainment    Cellular Phone  CD Player  AM/FM
Radio  Tape Player  Television  CB Radio
Body Electronics    Airbags  Climate
Control  Security System  Keyless
Entry  Automatic Seatbelts  Memory Seat  Memory
Mirror
Vehicle Control    Antilock Brakes  Traction
Control  Suspension  Power Steering  4 Wheel
Steering
Power Train    Engine  Transmission  Charging
System   Cruise Control  Cooling
Fan  Ignition  4 Wheel Drive
Instrumentation    Analog Dashboard  Digital
Dashboard  Navigation  Heads Up
Display(HUD)  Global Positioning   System (GPS)
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Chapter 1- Question 1.12

• The development of materials has been a vital
  factor in the advancement of engineering.
• Select a material and write a one page overview
  about
• The part it played in the history of engineering,
• Explain the Who, What, When, Where and How.