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Nature of Engineering
This chapter explores the nature of engineering. As you read this chapter, you will discover: what engineers do; some of the skills needed to be an engineer; various types of engineering careers and specializations; the educational requirements to be an engineer; licensure of engineers; the impact engineering has had on society; and some possible scenarios for the future of engineering.
Learning Objectives
After working through this chapter, you should be able to
describe what engineers do,
describe the education and skills necessary for engineering,
describe the impact of engineering on society.
Lessons
../Discovering Engineering/
../What Makes an Engineer?/
../Global and Societal Impact of Engineering/
Introduction Discovering Engineering