Unit 1.0- What is Engineering?
Engineer
A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Human want
An element or component of human life that is not necessary for survival.
STEM
Science, Technology, Education, and Math
Engineering discipline
Specialized fields within the engineering career area.
Engineering technology
A high-tech career area related to the engineering discipline.
Human need
Essential element or component that supports human life.
Engineering
The application of science, mathematics, and technology to solve practical problems
Industrial revolution
The change from an agricultural to an industrial society and from home manufacturing to factory production, especially the one that took place in England from about 1750 to about 1850.
Standardization
The condition in which a standard has been successfully established (i.e. measurement).
Technology
The use of knowledge, skills, and tools to solve practical problems.