Opportunities in Engineering Careers, Rev. Ed.

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Foreword

vii

Acknowledgments

ix

Introduction

xi

Engineering: Gateway to the Technological World

1

(26)

The everyday impact of engineering

Profile of the profession today

What is engineering?

What engineers do

Engineers and scientists

Engineering and technology

Engineers and the world

Career options

Women, minorities, and engineering

The Common Elements of Engineering

27

(16)

Career opportunities and goals

Areas of work

Education

Employment in the private and public sectors

Engineers and computers

Salaries and the intangible rewards

Classic Engineering

43

(58)

Electrical/electronics engineering

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Chemical engineering

Mining, metallurgical, and petroleum engineering

Modern Engineering

101

(24)

Industrial/manufacturing engineering

Aerospace/aeronautical engineering

Materials engineering

Environmental engineering

Computer engineering

Engineering Specialties

125

(18)

Biomedical/bioengineering

Agricultural engineering

Nuclear engineering

Marine/ocean engineering and naval architecture

Safety and fire protection engineering

Optical engineering

Other engineering specialties

Engineering Technology

143

(8)

The pros and cons of engineering technology

Types of engineering technology degrees

Work environments

Engineering Education

151

(12)

The engineering curriculum

Choosing a school

Alternatives to the four-year program

Financial aid

What to do now

Appendix A: Recommended Reading

163

(2)

Appendix B: Engineering and Technology Associations

165

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