EGR 1301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Associate Degree, Water Efficiency, Mass Production
30 Aug 2015
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Requires strong background in math and physical sciences. Early engineering development was one person had almost all the knowledge in one field and then directed the research, development, design, and manufacture of new products in the field. Today, this is not so because technology is so much more advanced so not one person can know everything. The functions of the team range across what often is called the technical spectrum. Project or design team can also have managers, sales reps, field service persons, finance reps and purchasing personnel. Takes knowledge of math and science and applies it to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of all humans. Design is a device, structure, system or process that satisfies a need. Select a solution based on analysis of alternatives. Analysis is the act of separating a system into its constituent parts. Synthesis is the act of combining parts into a useful system.
