INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

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CIVIL ENGINEER
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
PETROLEUM ENGINEER
MECHATRONICS
ENGINEER
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Introduction to Engineering
Definitions
Technology Team
Engineering Disciplines at UCSI
Engineering Functions
Career Paths
BEM & ABET Requirements
Engineering Profession
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What is Engineering?
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET) defines engineering: the
profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical
and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and
practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to
utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature
for the benefit of mankind.
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What is Engineering?
Engineering is a profession like medicine, law, etc. that
aspires to high standards of conduct and recognizes its
responsibility to the general public.
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EE104:Engineering Fundamentals

THE ROLE OF ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY
The practice of engineering has an inherent (and unavoidable)
impact on society. Engineering is based upon that
relationship with society!
An engineer's conduct (as captured in professional codes of
conduct) toward other engineers, toward employers, toward
clients, and toward the public is an essential part of the life
of a professional engineer
Professional responsibility is an integral part of the
engineering process.
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Technology Team
Scientist - Like an engineer, but a primary goal is the
expansion of knowledge and understanding physical
processes.
Engineer - Applies knowledge of math and the
physical sciences to the efficient design and
construction of usable devices, structures and
processes.
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Technology Team contd
Technologist - Technologists focus on direct application
of established engineering principles and processes.
Math, the physical sciences, and underlying
engineering theory receive limited coverage. More
interested in hardware and processes.
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Engineering Functions
The focus of an engineers work typically falls into one or
more of the following areas:
Research - explore, discover and apply new principles
Development - transform ideas or concepts into
production processes
Design - link the generation of ideas and the
production
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Engineering Functions contd
Production and testing - manufacture and assemble
components or products
Sales - market engineering products
Operations - maintain equipment and facilities
Construction - prior to construction organizes bids,
during construction supervises certain components of
process
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Engineering Functions contd
Management - optimize the use of resources
(equipment, labor, finances)
Education - teach engineering principles in university
and industrial settings
Consulting - provide specialized engineering services
to clients. May work alone or in partnership with other
engineers.


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Why Be An Engineer?
Money ??
Fame ??
Fortune ??
Why might YOU want to be an Engineer?
You have high goals in life and want to get a strong college
education!
You like math and sciences, and would like to apply them to
real world problems!
You enjoy hands-on work and tinkering with things!
You were told that engineers make a lot of money!
You were told that you can get a good job with an
engineering degree!
You want to help humanity!
Engineering Disciplines at UCSI
E&E
C&E
MECHATRONICS
CHEMICAL ENGG.
PETROLEUM ENGG.
CIVIL ENGG.
MECHANICAL ENGG.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Apply the principles of chemistry to solve problems

involving the production or use of chemicals and other
products.

Design equipment and processes for large-scale

chemical manufacturing

Plan and test methods of manufacturing products and

treating by products, and supervise production.

Also work in a variety of manufacturing industries other

than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing
energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper.

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

They work in healthcare, biotechnology, and

business services.

Chemical engineers apply principles of physics,

mathematics, and mechanical and electrical
engineering, as well as chemistry.

They must be aware of all aspects of chemical

manufacturing and how the manufacturing process
affects the environment and the safety of workers
and consumers.

PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
They design methods for extracting oil and gas
from deposits below the earth.
They work with geologists and other specialists to
understand the geologic formation and properties
of the rock containing the reservoir, to determine
the drilling methods to be used, and to monitor
drilling and production operations.
They design equipment and processes to achieve
the maximum profitable recovery of oil and gas.

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PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
They develop and use various enhanced recovery methods,
including injecting water, chemicals, gases, or steam into an
oil reservoir to force out more of the oil and doing computer-
controlled drilling or fracturing to connect a larger area of a
reservoir to a single well. .
Because even the best techniques in use today recover only a
portion of the oil and gas in a reservoir, petroleum engineers
research and develop technology and methods for increasing
the recovery of these resources and lowering the cost of
drilling and production operations
CIVIL ENGINEERS
CIVIL ENGINEERS
They considered one of the oldest engineering
disciplines, encompasses many specialties.
The major ones are structural, water resources,
construction, transportation, and geotechnical
engineering
They design and supervise the construction of roads,
buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water
supply and sewage systems.


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CIVIL ENGINEERS
They consider many factors in the design process
like construction costs and expected lifetime of a project to
government regulations and potential environmental
hazards such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
Many civil engineers hold supervisory or administrative
positions, from supervisor of a construction site to city
engineer.
Others may work in design, construction, research, and
teaching.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Electrical engineers specialize in areas such as power
systems engineering or electrical equipment
manufacturing.
They design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture
of electrical equipment.
Some of this equipment includes electric motors; machinery
controls, lighting, and wiring in buildings; radar and navigation
systems; communications systems; and power generation, control,
and transmission devices used by electric utilities.
Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of
automobiles and aircraft.


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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
Electronics engineers, are responsible for a
wide range of technologies, from portable
music players to global positioning systems
(GPS),
They design, develop, test, and supervise the
manufacture of electronic equipment such as
broadcast and communications systems.


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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
Many electronics engineers also work in areas
closely related to computers.
They specialize in areas such as communications,
signal processing, control systems and aviation
electronics,
Although the terms electrical and electronics
engineering often are used interchangeably in
academia and industry, electrical engineers
traditionally have focused on the generation and
supply of power, whereas electronics engineers have
worked on applications of electricity to control
systems or signal processing.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Mechanical engineers research, design,
develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines,
machines, and other mechanical devices. .
They work on power-producing machines such
as electric generators, internal combustion
engines, and steam and gas turbines.
They work in manufacturing or agriculture
production, maintenance, or technical sales;

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
They work on machines such as refrigeration and
air-conditioning equipment, machine tools,
material-handling systems, elevators and escalators,
industrial production equipment, and robots used in
manufacturing.
They design tools that other engineers need for
their work.
Many become administrators or managers.


MECHATRONICS ENGINEERS
Mechatronic is a combination of computer, electrical and
mechanical engineering.
The combination of these three key areas has resulted in the
development and design of smart products
A mechatronic engineer designs mechanical devices that
incorporate electrical, software and mechanical components.
The productions like washing machine, automated robotic
assembly lines, cameras, laser printers, photocopiers, stair-
climbing wheelchairs, hybrid autos and garage door openers.
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