Engineering IEngineers build bridges.Engineers test structures by loading them to failure.Engineers design bridges for maximum strength-to

weight ratio.Unfortunately, all three of these notions are quite

wrong.

Engineering IThe essence of engineering is design. Engineering design entails the application of

math, science, and technology to create something that meets a human need.

The engineering design process is, at the same time, both systematic and creative.

And the engineering design process is always iterative: engineers must explore many different alternatives before they can hope to achieve an optimum solution.

These are the essential characteristics of engineering.

Engineering IWhat is Technology?

Construct a definition of TechnologyWhat is an “-ology?”

Sociology, Biology, PsychologySo what is good working definition of the word

“Technology”?

Engineering IHow old is technology?Many archaeologists, sociologists believe ONE

technology has shaped our society to what it is today. Can you guess what it is?

The plow! What were the societal effects of this technology?What innovations were made on it?

Engineering IIn order to eat we needed to develop tools.Tools are the first essential element for all

technology systems.These tools are made of materials (2nd)We name eras according to material usageStone Age approx. 2,000,000 years ago.Bronze Age approx. 3000 BCIron Age approx. 1200 BC

Engineering IAs discussed the Plow came about in 8,000 BCImportance of Agricultural Based tools:

Plow, Carts, Carriages, Water Wheels.The waterwheel was invented around 100BC. It was

used primarily to grind grain for food.

Engineering IAdaptations today resemble turbines spun by

the flow of water through a sluice in a dam.Additional gears and fly wheels were set up to

the original waterwheels to spin milling equipment for lumber.

Man adapted his tools to satisfy needs.Can you see the changes these technologies

made in the way man lived?

Engineering IExamine a Specific Artifact- Pick one!What is it made of?We call these materials resources.Natural and Man-made.Renewable, Non-renewable and re-usable. What were the affects of this technology?

How has “drive-thru” technology altered our society?

Engineering ITechnology: The generation of knowledge and

processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

Engineering ITechnology is defined as a system having seven

essential elements:CapitalEnergyResources/MaterialsToolsPeopleInformation Time

Engineering IStory time: Scientists have observed monkeys in the South

American rainforest. These monkeys eat Brazilia Nuts off trees. The shell is too hard to bite open. These monkeys have found they can use a rock to smash the nut on the ground to open it.

According to our definition is this Technology?

Engineering IAll Technology can be classified into five general

classifications:ConstructionTransportationManufacturingCommunicationBio-related

Engineering ISo know lets examine engineering.Engineering design entails the application of math,

science, and technology to create something that meets a human need.

Human need is central.Similar to the Technology Definition

Careers in Engineering Discipline: A specific area practiced by an engineer.

They do overlap.There are several sub-categories under each of the

major headings.Role: The jobs within the disciplines that are held by

engineers.Research, Inventor, Supervisor, Human Resources,

Sales, Financial ManagementExample: Degreed Mechanical Engineer that is the

head of Sales for Ford Motor Corporation.

Careers in Engineering Disciplines:

AerospaceAgriculturalArchitecturalChemicalCivilElectricalIndustrial

MechanicalCivilElectricalIndustrialMechanicalNuclearPetroleum

Careers in Engineering Assignment:

Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation 2 people per team maximum 5 slide minimum 5 related pictures or illustrations

Slide one: Title of your discipline, your names, date and school.Slide two: Description of the engineering discipline.Slide three: Educational Preparation including number of years,

three Georgia schools offering the degree program, three non-Georgia schools offering the degree program.

Slide four: from Hotjobs.com or Monster.com list three examples of current job openings for this area (DO NOT LIST HEAD HUNTERS AS POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS).

Slide five: Average Georgia Income, Average US Income.