Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career

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Since Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career exploded onto the market in 1995, it has become the best selling Introduction to Engineering textbook of all time. Adopted by over 300 U.S. institutions, and reaching more than 150,000 students, the book has made major inroads into the "sink or swim" paradigm of engineering education. Armed with the book as a powerful tool for "student development," large numbers of engineering programs have implemented Introduction to Engineering courses to improve the academic performance and retention rates of their students. Contents Preface Prologue: What This Book Has to Offer and How to Get It Chapter 1. Keys to Success in Engineering 1.1 You Can Do It! 1.2 What is “Success”? 1.3 Keys to Success in Engineering Study 1.4 Models for Viewing Your Education 1.5 Structure Your Life Situation Chapter 1 Summary Chapter 1 Problems Chapter 2. The Engineering Profession 2.1 What is Engineering? 2.2 The Engineering Design Process 2.3 Case Study: Human-Powered Helicopter 2.4 Rewards and Opportunities of and Engineering Career 2.5 Engineering Past—Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century 2.6 Engineering Disciplines 2.7 Engineering Job Functions 2.8 Employment Opportunities 2.9 Important Fields for the Future 2.10 Sustainability 2.11 Engineering as a Profession Chapter 2 Summary Chapter 2 Problems Chapter 3. Understanding the Teaching/Learning Process 3.1 What is Learning? 3.2 How Do We Learn? 3.3 Metacognition: Key to Improve Your Learning Process 3.4 Learning is a Reinforcement Process 3.5 Understanding the Teaching Part of the Teaching/Learning Process 3.6 Pitfalls to Avoid 3.7 Don’t Be Hung Up on the Idea of Seeking Help Chapter 3 Summary Chapter 3 Problems Academic Success Skills Survey Chapter 4. Making the Most Out of How You Are Taught 4.1 Early Course Preparation? 4.2 Preparing for Lectures 4.3 During Your Lectures 4.4 Making Effective Use of Your Professors 4.5 Utilizing Tutors and Other Academic Services Chapter 4 Summary Chapter 4 Problems Chapter 5. Making the Learning Process Work For You 5.1 Skills for Learning 5.2 Organizing Your Learning Process 5.3 Preparing and Taking Tests 5.4 Making Effective Use of Your Peers Chapter 5 Summary Chapter 5 Problems Weekly Planning Form Chapter 6. Personal Growth and Student Development 6.1 Personal Development—Receptiveness to Change 6.2 Making Behavior Modification Work for You: Three Steps to Achieve Change 6.3 Understanding Yourself 6.4 Understanding Others and Respecting Differences 6.5 Assessment of Your Strengths and Areas for Improvement 6.6 Developing Your Communication Skills 6.7 Leadership and Teamwork 6.8 Mental and Physical Wellness 6.9 Motivating Yourself Chapter 6 Summary Chapter 6 Problems Chapter 7. Broadening Your Education 7.1 Participation in Student Organization 7.2 Participation in Engineering Projects 7.3 Pre-Professional Employment 7.4 Study Abroad 7.5 Giving Something Back Chapter 7 Summary Chapter 7 Problems Chapter 8. Orientation to the Engineering Education System 8.1 Organization of Engineering Education 8.2 The Role of Community Colleges in Engineering Education 8.3 The Engineering Education System 8.4 Academic Advising 8.5 Academic Regulations 8.6 Engineering Ethics 8.7 Student Conduct 8.8 Graduate Study in Engineering 8.9 Engineering Study as Preparation for Other Careers Chapter 8 Summary Chapter 8 Problems Appendix A. Design Project Appendix A. Design Project 307Appendix B. Twenty-One Definitions of Engineering Appendix C. Engineers Among the World’s 200 Wealthiest Individuals Appendix D. Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century Appendix E. Description of Engineering Disciplines, E.1 Mechanical Engineering E.2 Electrical Engineering E.3 Civil Engineering E.4 Computer Engineering E.5 Chemical Engineering E.6 Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, E.7 Industrial Engineering E.8 Aerospace Engineering, E.9 Overview of Other Engineering Disciplines Index