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Charles W. Davidson
College of Engineering
John Athanasiou
March 2008
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Where do you see your self
7-10 years from now
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Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I
Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE
Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms
Senior, Finals, Projects,
BS in Engineering
Then What???
Time (years)
From Student to Professional: Step 1
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From Student to Professional
FROM: TO:
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“What is a Profession”
1. Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledge.
2. Requires academic training.
3. Is regulated by professional bodies.
4. Examination of competence
5. Function of professional work is vital to society.
6. Professionals enjoy high social status
7. Compensation is higher than other occupations
8. Professionals must perform under a standard of
professional behavior that requires adherence to the
highest principles of legal and ethical conduct2.
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The Engineering Profession
Training, Qualifications, Advancements,Licensure
BS is required for all entry level engineering. Jobs.
Aero E ………………… ME
EE ………………… Comp.E
Chem E. ……………….. Materials E
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The Engineering Profession
Training, Qualifications, Advancements, Licensure (cont.)
Engineer In Training (ET) 2
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Q1
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What Engineers Do? (a review)3
1. Design products.
2. Design machinery to build those products.
3. Design plants in which those products are made.
4. Design the systems that ensure the quality and
efficiency of the manufacturing process.
5. Design, plan and supervise the construction of
buildings, highways, transit systems.
6. Develop and implement ways to extract,
process and use raw materials such as petroleum
and natural gas.
7. Harness the power of the sun, and wind to
satisfy the nations power needs.
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What Engineering Work Have We Done in E10?
Training: – Excel, Inventor 2008, Statics,
Aerodynamics, Strength of materials,
Communication.
Design: – Turbine, Support structure.
(CE, ME, Aero)
Build Parts: – Blades (z-printer)
Assembly: -- Support structure, Motor installation.
(CE, ME)
Test: – Blade performance.
( Aero, EE, Excel )
-- Structure stiffness (EE, ME)
Communication: – Technical presentation and report.
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Q2
Based on our discussion, engineering is:
A. Design
B. Planning
C. Testing
D. Implementation
E. All of the above
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Freshman E10, EE97, Mat.25, Calculus I
Sophomore,, ME 101, CE135 CompE
Junior, 135 HW, Reports, Midterms
Senior, Finals, Projects,
BS in Engineering
Time (years)
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CE
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CE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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CE-PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
City Manager--Oversees city engineers, works closely with
local, county, and state political units, manages the overall
upkeep of the city, responds to any natural or man-made
disaster with emergency management techniques.
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CE-STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
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CE-TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
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CE
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ME
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Mechatronics
Mechanical, Electronics, Control and
Computing systems.
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EE
Communication
Power
Generation
Systems LSI Electronics
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Chem. E
Polymers Food
Biochemical
Plastics Processing
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Mat. E
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Q3
A. Avionics
B. Tecktronics
C. Mechatronics
D. Electronics
E. All of the Above
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From Student to Professional
Step 3
BS/MS
Functional
Interviews
(1) (2)
Majors Specialization (Job)
Classification
(3)
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Functional Classification-all majors
1. Research 8. Operations
2. Experimental 9. Sales/Marketing
3. Analytical 10. Customer (large systems)
4. Design 11. Management
5. Development 12. Consulting
6. Testing 13. Construction
7. Production
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Engineering Functional Jobs-A
Title Function SKILLS/Knowledge
Research Solves new problems. Perceptiveness
E. Obtains new data. Patience
Devises new methods of calculation
Self-Confidence
Gains new knowledge
A. Test engineer
B. Experimental engineer
C. Development engineer
D. Design engineer
E. Production engineer
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From Student to Professional Engineer, Step 4
BS/MS
(1) (2) Functional Company
Majors Specialization (Job) Levels
Classification
(3) (4)
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Company Levels (Publicly owned)
• Fast learners
• Team players
•Unknown source
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Group A: Good Understanding of:
1. Engineering
1.
science fundamentals:
Engineering science fundamentals:
a. Physical andand
a. Physical life
lifescience.
science.
(understanding engineering).
b.3. Information technology.
Good communication skills:
a. Written
c. Math (including
b. Verbal statistics)
c. Graphic
d. Listening
2. The design andGroup
manufacturing
A: Good Understanding of: process
1. Engineering science fundamentals:
a. Physical and life science.
(understanding engineering).
b. Information technology.
c. Math (including statistics)
3. Good
2. The communication
design and manufacturing skills:
process
(understanding engineering).
a.3. Written
Good communication skills:
a. Written
b. Verbal
b. Verbal
c. Graphic
c. Graphic
d. Listening
d. Listening
•Boeing co/ASEE PRISM 12/96
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Group B: Basic understanding of:
1. The context in which engineering is practiced,
including:
- Economics/business practice
- History
- The environment
- Customer and social needs
3. Ethical standards
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Group C
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Bachelors of Science in Engineering:
The Key to Many Doors
Do Not Underestimate it 38
Other Directions for Engineers
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Could 007 Have Been an Engineer?
BS CIA
Engineering
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Engineering Careers at CIA
College Students - Scientists, Engineers & Technology
Electrical Engineer
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Operational Psychologist
Program Management Engineer
Research Scientist
Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst
Security Engineer
Systems Engineer
Technical Operations Officer
Technical Security Officers
Technical/Targeting Analyst
(www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/index.html)
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Engineering Careers at CIA
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CalTran
$Min - $Max
• Associate Programmer, CT 2,805 – 3,051
Mechanical Engineer 4,279 – 7,617
• Programmer I 3,262 – 4,087
• Transportation Engineer Civil) 4,279 – 7,617
• Transportation Engineer, (Electrical) 4,279 – 7,617
Transportation Surveyor (CT) 4,175 – 7,617
• www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/salaries.htm
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Thank you for listening
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References+
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Clicker Q3
Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical
Design are specialization arias of
A. EE
B. Chem. E
C. Mat. E
D. ME
E. Comp. E
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Clicker Q1
One of the prerequisites for the PE Exam is:
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