| Engineering requires an academic degree in science, | | | | involves the creation of high-performance materials |
| and engineers use acquired scientific knowledge to | | | | and components by integrating atomic and molecular |
| solve practical and technological problems in the | | | | elements, introducing entirely new ideology to the |
| process of design and development. | | | | design process. Engineering takes on the responsibility |
| Engineering takes into consideration the specifications, | | | | of maintaining quality, estimating time and cost, and |
| functions, and design of products, as well as the | | | | the completion of projects. |
| testing and evaluation of all components of product | | | | Some fields of engineering allow the move into |
| effectiveness. Engineering is responsible for finding | | | | management or sales, in which case, the engineering |
| solutions to technical problems for commercial | | | | background enables detailed discussion of technical |
| application using principles of mathematics and | | | | aspects and aids in product planning, installation, and |
| science, while also considering cost, dependability, and | | | | use. Engineering managers may be responsible for the |
| safety issues throughout the entire process of design | | | | major components of products or for entire projects. |
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| engineering to produce and analyze designs; to | | | | resources. |
| simulate and test mechanical function, structure, | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| operation; to generate specifications for components; | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses |
| and to monitor quality and control. | | | | and/or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
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