Post on 18-Jan-2015
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What is engineering? What are the main sub-disciplines of engineering? What is a civil engineer? What’s the difference between an engineer, an architect, and
a contractor? How do I become a licensed engineering professional?
What is engineering?Engineering is the application of scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge in order to design, build, maintain, and improve structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes.
What are the main sub-disciplines of engineering? Aerospace engineering Biomedical engineering Chemical engineering Computer engineering Civil engineering Electrical engineering Environmental engineering Industrial engineering Mechanical engineering
Civil Engineering
Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering Structural engineering Transportation
engineering Water resources
engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
What is the difference between the following?
Architect Engineer Contractor (Builder)
Architect
Engineer
Contractor
Becoming a Licensed Engineer in Florida
A 4 year degree from an ABET accredited university
Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam FE Exam - 8 hour exam
Work for 4 years under the supervision of a Professional Engineer (PE)
Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam PE Exam – 8 hour exam, open book/notes
PE continuing education requirements 16 hours per 2 years of engineering seminars, webinars, etc. 4 hours per year of engineering practice, 4 hours per year of rules of the board