Description
Book SynopsisThis book is based on the authors’ 100-plus years of experience as engineers and provides students with practical knowledge of what to expect as they enter the engineering field with a career in mind. Besides students, it will also serve as a practical guide for guidance counselors and recent engineering graduates, and contains topics infrequently found in other introductory engineering texts such as mentoring, interviewing, intellectual property, and how to navigate the variety of career choices. Every chapter contains a recommended reading list for additional information, and most chapters include problem-solving tasks that help students master the topic.
· Focuses heavily on the fields of engineering, the career opportunities in each, and the skills needed once students are on the job.
· Designed for the introductory
Table of Contents
Engineering 101.; Engineering Specialties.; Product Development.; Support Team.; Military Engineering.; Women in Engineering.; Professional Engineer.; Career Path Choices.; Soft Skill Needs - Communications 101.; Intellectual Property.; Engineering Tools.; Subjects of Interest.; Sample Report Format.; Sample Presentation.; Sample Test Plan.; Sample Test Script.; Sample Market Requirements Document.; Sample Engineering Specification.; Standards Organizations.; Sample Resume.; ABET Program.; Index.
