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What is engineering?What is engineering?
Robin Autenrieth
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
Engineering is
Application of science Chemistry Physics Biology
Mathematics is the descriptive language Communication skills are imperative
Engineering at Texas A&M
Aerospace Biological & Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Technology& Ind Dist Industrial Mechanical Nuclear Petroleum
What high school students need to know Get as much math as you can (calculus) Should also take courses in
Physics Chemistry Biology
AP classes are great, but………
Engineering courses are only taught in engineering programs Cannot get engineering classes in high
school Linear sequence of courses
Calc I, II, III, Diff Eq, Num Methods ENGR classes
Engineering Curriculum
Freshman Common body of knowledge
Sophomore Applied physics Fluid dynamics Mechanics
Junior and Senior Specialize in discipline
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