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16. Engineer-in-Residence Program
- Introduction to Engineering
Russell Middle School
Winter 2004
Harry Baker, P.Eng.
Engineering
The application of science, mathematics and good judgment to
create new products, processes, procedures or systems.
• Application of scientific theory to practice,
• Solution of practical problems to benefit people, without harming
the environment.
Types of Engineers
Aerospace
Agricultural
Automotive
Biomedical
Chemical
Civil
Computer
Electrical
Geological
Industrial
Manufacturing
Mechanical
Metallurgical
Mining
Naval
Nuclear
Petroleum
Transportation
Becoming an Engineer (1)
1. Sign up for science and math courses in high school
(and get good marks),
2. Attend a university engineering program,
(35 Canadian universities offer engineering programs)
3. Graduates receive a degree and an “iron ring”.
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4. Become an Engineer-in-Training with a provincial association
Becoming an Engineer (2)
5. Gain 2-4 years of experience under the supervision of a
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
6. Take an exam on ethics and law (and pass)
7. Provincial Association gives the P.Eng. designation, a stamp
and a license to practice engineering.
Problem Solving
Problem solving is a complex process requiring engineers to
interpret data (measurements), control variables (minimize things
that affect the problem) and formulate hypotheses (possible
solutions).
The engineering approach to solving problems uses the inquiry
and design processes.
The Engineering Approach (1)
The inquiry process:
(at the first stage of problem-solving)
• Explore the challenges associated with the problem,
• Develop questions from the problems and predict possibilities,
• Plan and carry out activities to gather data,
• Interpret their results and come to conclusions based on
evidence,
• Evaluate and communicate their conclusions,
• Apply their new knowledge to other problems (experience)
The Engineering Approach (2)
The design process:
• Recognize and define the problem,
• Investigate the problem and generate many ideas and possible
solutions,
• Develop the best solutions,
• Create working diagrams and models,
• Make a prototype and test the solution,
• Modify the solution if not successful