Chapter 2: Problem 12
Have you ever had a job you didn't like? Describe the job. What didn't you like about it? If that job played any role in your subsequent decision to major in engineering, explain what that role was.
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Chapter 2: Problem 12
Have you ever had a job you didn't like? Describe the job. What didn't you like about it? If that job played any role in your subsequent decision to major in engineering, explain what that role was.
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Interview a practicing engineer. Find out answers to the following questions: a. What engineering discipline did he or she graduate in? b. To what extent do the knowledge and principles of that discipline apply in his or her current job? c. What industry sector does he or she work in? d. What percentage of his or her time is spent in the various engineering job functions (design, test, development, management, etc.)?
What is the most challenging problem you have ever tackled in your life? Were you able to succeed at solving the problem? Did you enjoy the experience? Write a two-Dage essay that addresses these questions.
. In Section \(2.6\) and Appendix E you learned that engineering disciplines can be divided into two categories: (1) the eight largest disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, computer, chemical, biomedical, industrial, and aerospace), (2) a larger number of smaller, more specialized disciplines. Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of selecting your major in one or the other of these two categories.
Find out how the following things work (if you don't already know): a. Fuel cell b. Radar gun c. Microwave oven d. Solar cell e. Digital display Prepare a three-minute oral presentation about one of the items that you will give at the next meeting of your Introduction to Engineering course.
Write down five non-engineering careers (e.g., politician, entrepreneur, movie director, etc.) that you might be interested in. Discuss with a fellow student how obtaining your B.S. degree in engineering could help you pursue each of those careers.
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