CAREERS IN ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION, BRIEF HISTORY OF OCCUPATION, ITS IMPORTANCE TO SOCIETY According to Webster’s Dictionary, Engineering means The application of math and science by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people. Engineering is the application of math and science to create something of value from our natural resources. It is a branch of science, which deals with innovation. It helps in development of new methods of solutions and analysis for open-ended, complex and unique problems. Engineers apply math and science for the betterment of society through: Design Manufacturing Research and development Management Continual improvement Logistics Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and cheaper. Engineers design machinery and equipment, consumer goods, electrical, electronic equipment of plan construction of highways, buildings, dams and bridges. They work in dive...