Engineering

Nature of the Work

Engineers employ the theory and principles of science and mathematics to the economical solution of practical technical problems. They design machinery, products, systems, and processes for efficient and economical performance. Also, many engineers design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, and transit systems. Most engineers specialize in one of more than 25 major specialties recognized by professional societies.

Engineers in each specialization have knowledge and training that can be applied to many fields. They often use computers to simulate how a machine, structure, or system operates. Many engineers work in laboratories, industrial plants, or construction sites where they inspect, supervise, or solve onsite problems. Others work in an office almost all the time.

Employment

Engineers held 1,327,000 jobs in 1994. Just under one half of the jobs were located in manufacturing industries. Employment opportunities are expected to be good through the year 2005.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, engineering graduates with a bachelor's degree averaged about $34,100 in 1994.

The Program

The Gogebic Community College engineering curriculum is designed to provide the general education courses that are required to transfer to a university for bachelor's degree completion.

The Requirements

The following are the required courses necessary to receive an Associate Degree in Engineering:

COURSE		CREDIT
ORI 100	Freshman Seminar	1
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
ENG 102	English Composition II	3
CHM 151	General & Inorganic Chemistry I	5
CHM 152	General & Inorganic Chemistry II	5
MTH 150	Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	4
MTH 151	Calculus & Analytic Geometry II	4
EGR 101	Engineering Graphics	2
EGR 103	CAD Concepts	2
CSI 205	Introduction to FORTRAN	4
PHY 251	General Physics I	5
PHY 252	General Physics II	5
ECO 201	Macroeconomics	3
ECO 202	Microeconomics	3
MTH 152	Calculus III	4
MTH 220	Differential Equations	4
EGR 102	Descriptive Geometry	2
PHY 261	Statics	3
PHY 262	Dynamics	3
	Humanities Electives	9
	Social Science Electives	3
	Physical Education Electives
	TOTAL CREDITS	79

Statistics taken from 1996-97 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK.