Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career

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