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Each day, we are surrounded by technology and engineering projects. From our phones to the bridges we drive over, engineering and technology influence many parts of our lives. In Concepts of Engineering and Technology, you will learn more about engineering and technology careers and what skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed in these fields. You’ll explore innovative and cutting-edge projects that are changing the world we live in and examine the design and prototype development process. Concepts of Engineering and Technology will also help you understand the emerging issues in this exciting career field.
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of biological engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a biological engineer, describing the principles of bioengineering, and explaining ethics in bioengineering.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of chemical engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a chemical engineer, describing the principles of chemical engineering, and comparing chemical engineering systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of civil engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a civil engineer, describing civil engineering design, and predicting the future of civil engineering.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of emerging engineering by analyzing the boundaries of engineering, describing the future of engineering technology, and explaining ethical considerations in engineering.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process by describing the engineering design process, evaluating engineering materials, and comparing engineering design solutions.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering fundamentals by describing past engineering developments, comparing current engineering developments, and explaining ethical concerns around technology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of engineering systems by comparing engineering systems and explaining technological problem-solving using systems.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mechanical engineering by explaining the roles and responsibilities of a mechanical engineer, describing the principles of mechanical engineering, and comparing mechanical engineering products.
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