Engineering as a Profession Already Passed!!

Engineering as Defined by the Accreditation board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) - is the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by study, experience and practice, is applied by judgment to develop ways to utilize economically the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. An Engineer has to have a License to be able to practice Engineering: - The form of licensing differs from one country to the other. Once engineers are licensed engineers are eligible to join an association that talks on their behalf looking for their own interest and providing them with many services. PE Exam - The Principles and Practice of Engineering exam is the examination required for one to become a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States. FE Exam - The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is typically the first step in the process leading to the P.E. license. It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree. Examples of Engineering Organizations: - 1. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2. Institute of Electrical And Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 4. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 5. American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) Characteristics and Responsibilities of Professional Engineers: - * Engineers are expected to possess education, knowledge and skills in an engineering specialty that exceed those of the general public. * Engineers have to be updated with discoveries and technological changes by participating in professional meetings and continuing education. * Engineers must also possess willingness to advance professional knowledge, ideals, practice, and to share knowledge with peers. * Engineers must be willing to follow established codes of ethics for their profession. Engineering Ethics: - Ethics is the science of determining values in human conduct and deciding what ought to be done in different circumstances and situations. Engineering Ethics represent the attempts of professional engineers to define proper courses of action in their dealing with each other, with clients, employees and with the general public. The engineer possesses specialized knowledge that is superior to that of the clients employers, or the general public. With this knowledge a responsible and honest engineer can be a very useful member of the society. On the other hand, an irresponsible or corrupt one can weaken the confidence of the public in he engineering profession or even become a dangerous member of society. Utilitarianism - This theory considers the good and bad consequences of an action and seeks to maximize utility, defined as the overall balance of good over bad consequences. Our actions ought always to produce the most utility, considering everyone affected by those actions.