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ENGINEERING PROFESSION
CONTENT
Career in engineering
Engineering as a Profession
Engineering Disciplines and Functions
Professionalism and Ethics in Engineering
Professional Regulations and Registrations
Future Challenges, Prospective and Expectations
Chapter Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
Understand the role of engineering in the world
Understand how to prepare for a meaningful
engineering career
Understand the role of an engineer in the engineering
workplace
Understand the importance of the engineering design
process in development of engineering solutions to
society's needs
Realize the importance of the engineering profession
MEC 400- INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING & PROBLEM SOLVING
ENGINEERING CAREER
ENGINEERING CAREER
When considering a career in engineering or any closely related
fields, you should explore the answers to several questions:
What is engineering?
What are the career opportunities for engineers?
What are the engineering disciplines?
Where does the engineer fit into the technical spectrum?
How are engineers educated?
What is meant by professionalism and engineering ethics?
What have engineers done in the past?
What are engineers doing now? What will engineers do in the
future?
What types of workplace are needed to be a successful
engineer?
MEC 400- INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING & PROBLEM SOLVING
Scientist
1. Formulate a hypothesis
2. Conceive and execute
Engineers
The profession of engineering
takes the knowledge of
gained through
study,
experience,
and practice
mathematics and
natural sciences
to develop ways
to utilize the materials and forces of nature
Scientist Vs Engineers
ENGINEERING AS PROFESSION
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Engineers attire
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Varied opportunities
Challenging work
Brain exercise
Making a social impact or improving our way of life
Prestige - engineering is a well respected profession
Lifelong education - always new things to learn about
How do they do that - curiosity?
Creative thinking - dreaming
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ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES
Engineering Disciplines
Mechanical/Aerospace
Electrical/Computer
16%
23%
5%
10%
Civil/Environment
Chemical/Petroleum
16%
30%
Industrial/Manufacturin
g/Management
Other
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Automotive Engineering
Environmental
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Materials Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Robotics Engineering
Safety Engineering
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Aeronautical
Aerospace
Agricultural
Automotive
Biochemical
Biomedical
Biotechnology
CAD/CAM
Chemical
Civil
Communication
Computer
Computer
Systems
Electronic
Computer and
Communication
Electromechanical
Electrical
Energy
Environmental
Food and
process
Information
System
Geotechnical
Highway
Industrial
Information Technology
Instrumentation Manufacturing
and Control
Materials
Mechanical
Mechatronic
Mining
Naval Architecture
Polymer
Structural
Telecommunication
Water
Resources
Mineral
resources
Petroleum
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
A Profession
Combines physics, math, & engineering.
Solves problems pragmatically
Focuses on the design and production of energyproducing systems and mechanical devices or
mechanisms.
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IN ALL INDUSTRIES !
Air conditioning and refrigeration
Fluids related field- CFF, pipelines, etc.
Manufacturing
Fracture mechanics
Software design
Medicine
Transportation
Robotics
Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest
branches of the engineering profession.
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ENGINEERING & PROBLEM SOLVING
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Fields of involvements
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IN ALL INDUSTRIES !
Chemicals
Food/Consumer Goods
Electronics/Computers
Power Plants
Pulp & Paper
Advanced Materials
Petrochemicals (Oil and Gas)
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Medicine
Government & Military
Chemical Engineering is recognized as the most versatile of the
engineering fields
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A Profession
Combines physic, math, & engineering.
Electrical engineers apply specialized skill to the
design, manufacture, application, installation, and
operation of electrical products and systems.
Electrical engineers play a role in almost
EVERYTHING we interact with on a daily basis. They
design smaller, cheaper, and better.
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Agriculture
Agricultural engineer
Chemical engineer
Environmental engineer
Mechanical engineer
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Communications
Computer
engineer
Electrical engineer
Industrial engineer
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Computers
Aeronautical/Aerospace engineer
Chemical engineer
Computer engineer
Electrical engineer
Industrial engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
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Construction
Agricultural engineer
Civil engineer
Environmental engineer
Industrial engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
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Energy
Chemical engineer
Civil engineer
Electrical engineer
Environmental engineer
Industrial engineer
Mechanical engineer
Nuclear engineer
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Environment
Agricultural engineer
Chemical engineer
Civil engineer
Environmental engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
Nuclear engineer
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Machines
Aeronautical/Aerospace engineer
Agricultural engineer
Biomedical engineer
Computer engineer
Electrical engineer
Industrial engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
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Materials
Biomedical engineer
Chemical engineer
Materials engineer
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Medical
Biomedical engineer
Chemical engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
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Physics
Mathematics
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General; 3%
Introductory
engineering; 6%
Mathematics; 15%
Physical sciences
; 13%
Engineering
specialties ; 26%
Engineering
sciences ; 16%
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Teaching
Design
Consulting
Engineers
Production
&
Testing
Management
Construction
Sales
Operations
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Function : Researchers
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Function : Development
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Function : Design
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Function : Design
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Function : Construction
In building industry
Construction engineer begin the process by
estimating material, labour and overhead
costs.
Supervise the individual segments of
constructions
Need on-the-job experience and an
understanding of labour relations.
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Function : Management
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Function :Consulting
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Function : Teaching
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Function : Teaching
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Function : Teaching
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Function : Teaching
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Profesionalism
A way of life
Profesional person is one who engage in activity that requires specialized
and comprehensive education and is motivated by a strong desire to serve
humanity
Profesional engineer can be said to have the following:
Specialized knowledge and skills used for benefit of humanity
Honesty and impartiality in engineering service
Constant interest in improving the profession
Support of professional and technical societies that represent
professional engineer
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according to situation
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Ethical
Responsible
Competent
Professional
Engineer
Mature
Intellectual
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PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Guide to personal conduct of a profesional
engineer
Ref: IEM/BEM
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Ethics
In engineering profession, code of ethics provides a high standard of
integrity, honor and dignity for the professional engineers.
It specifies the obligations, responsibilities and accountabilities of the
engineers in their engineering practices.
Generally, each of the professional bodies has its own set of ethics.
Some variations may exist though not that significant.
Some Guidelines for Code of Professional Conduct (BEM)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
IEM (student/Graduate)
ASHRAE (Student/Graduate)
IMeche (Student/Graduate)
BEM (Professional Bodies
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Registration As A Professional
Engineer
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Corporate Member of
IEM
Professional
Assessment
Examination
aInterview
bEssay on Practice
cEssay on Code of Ethics
aCompetency
Examination
Professional
Engineer
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FUTURE CHALLENGE
Energy
Environmental
Infrastructure
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FUTURE CHALLENGE
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Prospective
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