Introduction to Engineering Library [Paperback]

A broad, yet concise, introduction to the field of engineering for undergraduate students. Designed for the beginning student, this text covers the history of engineering, career paths for engineers, issues of professional responsibility and ethics, and critical engineering skills like problem solving and communication. Includes two case studies, one of which deals with the circumstances and events leading to the space shuttle Challenger accident.

A brief, paperback text, this title can be used in conjunction with other texts to provide a solid foundation for the introductory engineering course.

CHAPTER 1/HISTORY OF ENGINEERING

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Engineering in the Early Civilizations: The Mesopotamians 2

1.3 Engineering in the Early Civilizations: The Egyptians 3

1.4 Contributions of the Greeks 6

1.5 Contributions of the Romans 7

1.6 Engineering in the Middle Ages 10

1.7 The Advancement of Science: Circa A.D. 1300–1750 10

1.8 Advancements in Engineering: A.D. 1750–1900 11

1.9 Engineering in the Twentieth Century 14

CHAPTER 2/DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING

2.1 Engineering 21

2.2 Engineering Support Personnel 23

ENGINEERING FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION 25

2.3 Electrical Engineering 25

2.4 Computer Engineering 26

2.5 Mechanical Engineering 27

2.6 Civil Engineering 28

2.7 Chemical Engineering 30

2.8 Industrial Engineering 31

2.9 Aerospace Engineering 32

2.10 Materials Engineering 32

2.11 Other Branches of Engineering 33

2.12 Functions of Engineering 34