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WHO IS AN ENGINEER?
WHAT IS ENGINEERING?
The art and science concerned with the
practical application of scientific
knowledge, as in the design, construction,
and operation of roads, bridges, buildings,
machines etc.
The combination of art and science by
which the materials and power of nature
are made useful to mankind.
Application and advancement of skills
based on mathematics, science and
technology, integrated with business and
management.
WHO IS AN ENGINEER?
An engineer is one who effectively adapts
the findings of science to the use of man
Engineers are involved in the
implementation, application, design,
development and management of projects
and processes
DEFINITION OF AN ENGINEER
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Exercise... Acting as an
Engineer
Rank these engineering criteria in
order of importance
Economics
Security
Safety
Reliability
Exercise... Acting as a
Consumer
Rank these engineering criteria in
order of importance
Economics
Security
Safety
Reliability
The Dilemma
Engineer View
Safety
Security
Reliability
Economics
Consumer
View
Safety
Economics
Reliability
Security
MAKING OF A MODERN
ENGINEER
The dynamic & fast changing world
demands a more complex role for an
engineer.
Besides technical skills, they must be
good in non-technical skills like
Communication
Problem solving
Management
MAKING OF AN ENGINEER
ENGINEERS HERITAGE
Engineering was an art for long centuries
before it became a science
Engineer is heir to a great tradition
Egyptians channeled water to irrigate land
Romans built great roads, bridges and
aqueducts
People of Mohenjodaro and Harappa built
the first planned cities
QUALITIES OF ENGINEERS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF AN
ENGINEER
INTELLECTUAL SKILLS
Logical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Design skills
Organizational, management and
administrative skills
ATTITUDES
Competence
Integrity
Commitment
Tolerance
Flexibility
Life-long
learning
Reliability
Conscientiou
s
Punctuality
Approachabili
ty
BUSINESS PRACTICES
INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL HISTORY
& CULTURE
Common history
National history & development
Cultural differences
Economic & political issues
Social life & customs
Gender
Religion
Multiculturalism
PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGES
Good Habits
Cleanliness
Dressing
Exercise
Food Habits
Friendship
College
Play Ground
Library
Tours/Visits
Using Information's Sources
Learn Your Culture
Citizenship-Rights & Duties
Moral & Spiritual Values
REFERENCES
1. William E. Wickenden, A Professional
Guide for Young Engineers, G. R.
Henninger (Ed. ), Engineers Council for
Professional Development, New York,
1967
2. T. K. G. Namboodhiri, Engineering
Education in India, J. Inst. Engg. (India),
Vol. 66, IDP, 3, 1985
3. Duyen Q. Nguen, The essential Skills and
Attributes of an Engineer, Global J. of
Engg. Educ. Vol. 2, No. 1, 1998