Engineering Subfields

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Which of the following best describes engineering?

The practice of using scientific principles to solve problems

What does the term 'engineering' mean?

Cleverness and contrivance

What does the discipline of engineering encompass?

A broad range of specialized fields

What has the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development defined as engineering?

<p>The creative application of scientific principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'engineering'?

<p>Latin ingeniare, meaning 'to contrive, devise'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a subfield of engineering?

<p>Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'engineering' mean?

<p>To contrive, devise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of engineering?

<p>To apply scientific principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the discipline of engineering encompass?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predecessor of ABET?

<p>ECPD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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