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What are the key functions of engineers?
What are the key functions of engineers?
Which stage is NOT part of the team development process?
Which stage is NOT part of the team development process?
What is the first step in the design process?
What is the first step in the design process?
Which component is NOT typically included in an engineering report structure?
Which component is NOT typically included in an engineering report structure?
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Which ethical principle is critical for engineers to uphold?
Which ethical principle is critical for engineers to uphold?
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What type of technical drawing depicts objects in three dimensions?
What type of technical drawing depicts objects in three dimensions?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of SMART goals?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of SMART goals?
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What is a common conflict management strategy in teamwork?
What is a common conflict management strategy in teamwork?
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Study Notes
Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to solve real-world problems.
- Engineers create solutions for systems and products.
- Key engineering functions include research, design, development, analysis, and management.
- Major engineering disciplines are civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, biomedical, and environmental.
- Reasons to choose engineering include job satisfaction, financial stability, and career variety.
Teamwork in Engineering
- Effective teams progress through stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing.
- Team roles involve leaders, facilitators, recorders, and encouragers.
- Decision-making methods include consensus, authority, majority control, and expert decision.
- Conflict management strategies include forcing, smoothing, confrontation, and compromise.
The Design Process
- Design process steps: identify the need, define the problem, search for solutions, set constraints, develop criteria, brainstorm, analyze alternatives, make a decision, and communicate the design.
- Testing validates the design.
Documentation
- Documentation ensures clarity, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.
- Report structure includes cover page, abstract, table of contents, introduction, body, conclusion, and appendix.
- Visual aids like CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and graphs enhance understanding.
Oral Presentations
- Prepare presentations by planning, developing content, and creating visual slides.
- Engage the audience with a strong opening, clear delivery, and a strong conclusion.
Ethics in Engineering
- Key ethical principles include public safety, honesty, competence, and respect for intellectual property.
- Whistleblowing is crucial in situations where public safety is at risk.
- Ethics encompass societal rules, etiquette is courtesy, and morals are personal.
Sketching and Technical Drawing
- Drawing types include freehand, orthographic (multi-view), and pictorial (3D).
- Key lines include visible, hidden, center, and dimension lines.
- Technical drawings facilitate effective collaboration and communication of design ideas.
Time Management
- Use SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timed).
- Prioritize tasks using matrices that consider urgency and importance.
- Break tasks into manageable steps using techniques like the Pomodoro method.
Project Management and Gantt Charts
- Gantt charts visualize project tasks and timelines.
- Tasks, durations, and dependencies are represented on timelines.
- The critical path identifies the shortest project duration.
Problem-Solving and Engineering Methodology
- Problem-solving steps include recognizing the problem, gathering data, selecting principles, solving, and verifying.
- Problem types include research, troubleshooting, design, and knowledge-based.
- Solutions should be documented clearly with problem statements, diagrams, assumptions, and steps.
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Test your knowledge on the basics of engineering, teamwork, and the design process. This quiz covers essential engineering concepts, team dynamics, and the steps involved in effective design. Ideal for students interested in engineering fields.
