Engineering as a Vocationand Baylor’s Engineering Program

EGR 1301Introduction to Engineering

What is Engineering?

“The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, construction, and operation of efficient and economical structures, equipment, and systems.”

American Heritage Dictionary

What is Engineering?

“The profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to use, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.”

Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)

What is Engineering?

What is the difference between a mechanical engineer and a mechanic?

How does engineering technology differ from engineering?Is an electrician who repairs the air conditioner in

your home the same as an electrical engineer?

How Does Engineering Differ from Math and Science?

Scientist seek scientific truth or knowledge (about how the universe works).

Engineers apply scientific truth or knowledge in order to serve humanity.

Take time and consider why you would like to be an engineering major rather than a physics, math or biology, or chemistry major…Break into groups of 2 or 3 to discuss thisWill ask several of you to share your conclusions

Why Study Engineering?

To becomeProfessional engineerBusiness consultant for a prestigious consulting firmLawyerPhysician / Dentist

To use my God-given gifts and talents to serve others in the best possible way

The Origins of EngineeringLatin in generare

EngineIngenious

200 ADRoman attack on Carthaginians

using an ingenious invention (ingenium)

1200s the ingeniatorBattering rams, assault towers, etc.

The Engineering Disciplines

The big three disciplines (a large majority of all engineers are one of these three)Civil EngineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Additional disciplinesChemical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringNuclear Engineering

Civil Engineering

Oldest engineering discipline

Civil Engineering

Oldest engineering discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Developed after civil engineeringConcerned with the design of mechanical and

thermal systemsMany final products, such as cars & airplanesMost equipment that makes other productsHeating and air conditioning systems

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Alumna Profile

Karen Davis, BSME, 2009 Propulsion test engineer and test

conductor

SpaceX, McGregor, Texas “I work on the in-space team, so I work with second

stage engines and Draco thrusters for the cargo carrying capsule (the Dragon). As a TE/TC, I am responsible for controlling the many different systems on our test stand that make testing the Draco possible. I will also be doing some design work to expand the test stand for a module of Draco's (five thrusters in flight configuration) and helping to develop a test plan for that series of testing.”

Karen in Rwanda with Engineers with a Mission

Space X Falcon 9 Engines

Alumni Profile Jonathan Crabtree, BSME 2009 Level 1 Mechanical Engineer Black and Veatch, Kansas City, KA “I work in the energy division and retrofit projects

for older power plants (coal, gas, and combined cycle). Retrofits include emission control equipment (scrubbers for SO2 reduction, SCR for NOx reduction, etc.) and fuel conversion projects. I work on detailed designs, studies, proposals, and also the cost estimate for a new solar thermal power plant that will be the biggest of its kind. I feels that my Baylor education trained me well. Besides starting work, I am getting married in October. Woowho!!”

Jonathan and Katie on the Waco Suspension Bridge

A Solar Thermal Power Plant

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Design of electrical systemsVery large engineering discipline as all industries

will need some electrical engineersComputer portion of this discipline is much

newer, having developed since the 1960’sMost work has to do with information, or power,

or both

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alumna Profile

Amy Bowen, BSECE, 2006 Engineer, National Wind Technology

Center

NREL, Boulder, CO “I have been a field test engineer for small turbine

independent testing at the National Wind Technology Center since September 2007. I am involved in duration, power performance, and safety and function testing for small wind turbines. I am also currently involved in software development for small turbine testing, blade testing, LabVIEW programming, data acquisition, and data analysis.”

Amy visiting wind farm

Large and Small Wind Turbines

Alumni Profile

Chris Matcek, BSECE 2006, ME/MBA 2008

Engineering Management Trainee

Raytheon, San Diego, CA “I am member of the Rotational Engineering Leadership

Development Program (RELDP). I rotate between three assignments around the USA for 2 years, experiencing different areas of the company. Then I move into management upon graduation. I am currently working on organizational strategy and business continuity for the company.”

Chris with MBA students in Washington DC

Raytheon’s KillerBee UAV

What is the Difference Between “Job/Work” and “Vocation”?

Job American Heritage Dictionary

“A regular activity performed in exchange for pay-ment; especially a trade, occupation, or profession.”

“A position in which one is employed.”

Work American Heritage Dictionary

“Physical or mental effort or activity directed toward the production or accomplishment of something.”

“Employment; Job.”

What is the Difference Between “Job/Work” and “Vocation”?

Vocation Originally, a Christian concept. A calling to undertake a certain kind of work as a

service to God and mankind.Selected based on how I can best serve rather than

strictly on pay or personal enjoyment.Assumes greatest satisfaction and fulfillment in one’s

work comes from being exactly where God wants you to be.

The Baylor Engineering Program and You

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering is to educate students, within a caring Christian environment, in the discipline of engineering, by combining a strong technical foundation with an emphasis on professional, moral, ethical and leadership development.

Accreditation

ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)Programs are accredited, not schoolsAll three undergraduate engineering programs at

Baylor are accredited

Curriculum Summary

Humanities & Social Sciences 18-23 Sem HrsMath & Science 32 Sem HrsEngineering 64 Sem HrsOther 15 Sem HrsMin Required Total 129 Sem Hrs

Engineering Majors

BSECE Electrical and Computer EngineeringBSME Mechanical EngineeringBSE Engineering

Biomedical Option (common with pre-med)Flexible Option

Business, Law, Language, Environmental Studies, etc.

For the first two years, all three curricula are common with the exception of 2 courses

Reading Assignment

Discussion of The Method (Ch1)Billy Von KoenComplete reading by class time, Friday Aug. 28Available on BlackBoard

Homework Assignment 1Submit by Friday Aug. 28 at 5:00 PMBox outside your professor’s office