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Introduction
Figure 2.0.1. Engineers bestow superhuman powers.
Typical engineering textbooks often start off by asking:
These are valid questions for the starting engineering student and the answers are exciting!
Before we get any further, take a minute to write out a short description of what YOU think an engineer is and what they do:
In this chapter, we will learn about engineering in general. That includes learning:
Objectives
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What you will learn by studying engineering.
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What it means to be an engineer and what engineers do.
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What engineering careers look like and how they are projected to grow.
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How to approach your schooling and why I think that school is a gym for your mind.
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What engineering ethics are and how to approach ethical dilemmas.
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What the non-cognitive skills are for success as an engineer.
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The dangers of having a smart professor.
