Engineering Exam Revision: Key Points PDF

Engineering Exam Revision: Key Points Lecture 1: Engineering Fundamentals - Engineering is the application of science and math to solve real-world problems. - Engineers use scientific knowledge to create solutions, like designing systems and products. - Key functions of engineers: Research, Desi...

Engineering Exam Revision: Key Points Lecture 1: Engineering Fundamentals - Engineering is the application of science and math to solve real-world problems. - Engineers use scientific knowledge to create solutions, like designing systems and products. - Key functions of engineers: Research, Design, Development, Analysis, and Management. - Major disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, Environmental. - Reasons to choose engineering: Job satisfaction, financial stability, career variety. Lecture 2: Teamwork in Engineering - Effective teams pass through stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing. - Team roles: Leader, Facilitator, Recorder, Encourager. - Decision-making methods: Consensus, Authority, Majority control, Expert Decision. - Conflict management strategies: Forcing, Smoothing, Confrontation, and Compromise. Lecture 3: The Design Process - Steps: Identify the need, Define the problem, Search for solutions, Set constraints. - Develop criteria, Brainstorm, Analyze alternatives, Make a decision, and Communicate design. - Test solutions to validate design. Lecture 4: Documentation - Documentation ensures clarity, accountability, and meets professional standards. - Report structure: Cover Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Appendix. - Use visuals (CAD, graphs) to enhance understanding. Lecture 5: Oral Presentations - Prepare by planning, developing content, and creating simple, visual slides. - Engage the audience with a strong opening, clear delivery, and a strong conclusion. - Effective delivery includes confident speech, body language, and interaction. Lecture 6: Ethics in Engineering - Key ethical principles: Public safety, honesty, competence, respect for intellectual property. - Whistleblowing is important when public safety is at risk. - Ethics, Etiquette, and Morals: Ethics are societal rules, etiquette is courtesy, and morals are personal. Lecture 7: Sketching and Technical Drawing - Types of drawings: Freehand, Orthographic (multi-view), Pictorial (3D). - Key lines: Visible, Hidden, Center, and Dimension lines. - Technical drawing communicates design ideas and helps engineers collaborate effectively. Lecture 8: Time Management - Use SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timed. - Prioritize using a matrix to categorize tasks by urgency and importance. - Break tasks into manageable steps and use techniques like Pomodoro for focus. Lecture 9: Project Management and Gantt Charts - A Gantt Chart is a visual tool for managing project tasks and timelines. - Tasks, their durations, and dependencies are represented using bars on a timeline. - Critical Path: The sequence of tasks that determines the shortest project duration. Lecture 10: Problem-Solving and Engineering Methodology - Steps in problem-solving: Recognize the problem, gather data, select principles, solve, verify. - Types of problems: Research, troubleshooting, design, and knowledge-based. - Document solutions with clear problem statements, diagrams, assumptions, and steps.