University of Toronto Engineering Society Hi-SKULETM Committee Presents:

An Introduction to Engineering

Shubham Electrical & Computer Engineering Ishan Mechanical Engineering Namali Mechanical Engineering

Who are we?

What is the Hi-SKULETM Committee?

Community volunteers of the UofT Engineering Society We are passionate about engineering as: a profession a community a program of study We hope to inform you what Engineering is about

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University of Toronto High School Design Competition (UTHSDC) November, 2013 Design-a-palooza March 2014 Mentorship hiskule.skule.ca

Overview

What is Engineering? The Engineering Disciplines Opportunities in Engineering Undergraduate Engineering Canadian Engineering Community and Tradition Q&A

What is Engineering?

What is Engineering?

Design Teamwork Application of Math & Sciences Management & Communication Technical and Lateral Problem Solving

Engineering vs. Science

Science: A system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through the scientific method and concerned with the physical world and its phenomena Engineering: The art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships and chemical plants.

The Main Engineering Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Material Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mineral Engineering

Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering is the application of physics, chemistry and biology principles For example: Plant Design: cosmetics, plastics, household products Create artificial organs and microorganisms to clean up oil spills Consult for sustainable energy and environmental practices

Material Engineering
Relates to: Applying the properties of Matter to problem solve Investigation of the relationship between the structure of materials Discovering new materials/material combinations

Examples include:

Nano-materials High Efficiency Solar Panels

Civil Engineering
One of the oldest branches of Engineering Relates to: Structural Geotechnical Transportation systems and planning Environmental/Municipal/Water Management

Mineral Engineering
Safely extracting minerals out of the earth Relates to: The planning and management of extraction Structural planning of the mine Geotechnical Analysis

Electrical Engineering
Deals with electrical products and systems Relates to: Magnetism Hardware Circuits Artificial Intelligence

Examples:

Credit Cards Magnetic Strip Pacemakers - Biomedical Engineering

Computer Engineering
One of the newer engineering disciplines, and one that is quickly evolving, usually with the use of programming. Relates to: Software Apps Games Communication Artificial Systems

Mechanical Engineering
Chances are, if it moves a mechanical engineer designed it Relates to: Mechanical Systems: Machines, automobiles. Energy Flow: Thermodynamic applications Material Properties: Manufacturing sector Mechatronics: Robotics and automation Biomechanical systems: Prosthetics, artificial heart

Industrial Engineering
Relates to: Operations Research Human Factors Product/Process Optimization Programming Applied Logic

Opportunities in Engineering

Consulting and Design Firms Management Business Academia (teaching and research) Government, Law and Policy Medical literally anything

What is Professional Engineering?

Self-regulated profession that conducts Engineering practices for the safeguard of society and public welfare P.Eng as regulated by Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Three components are required to attain a P.Eng:

An ethics component An accredited program as an academic requirement Two years of engineering work experience

Engineering Undergrad

4 to 5 year program Approximately 30 hours of classes Tight-knit community Includes Lecture, Tutorials, and Labs

Extra-curricular Involvement

Student Government:

Engineering Society Robotics Solar Racing Lego Orchestra Quidditch

Design Clubs

Interest Clubs

Canadian Engineering Community and Traditions

Strong Community Spirit All Engineering Students in accredited programs can undertake the OBLIGATION (i.e. receive the Iron Ring)

Questions?

Contact Us
Website: www.hiskule.skule.ca Email: hiskule@skule.ca