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Studying Engineering Technology by Dr. Stephen R. Cheshier |
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| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
| Chapter 1: Keys to Success in the Study of Engineering Technology Chapter 2: The Field of Engineering Technology Chapter 3: Orientation to Engineering Technology Education Chapter 4. Academic Success Strategies Chapter 5: Broadening Your Education Chapter 6: Developing Yourself Personally Chapter 7: Preparing for Lifelong Learning |
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| Preface | |
| Chapter 1: Keys to Success in the Study of Engineering Technology Introduction 1.1 Three Factors That Lead to Success in Engineering Technology Study |
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| Poorly Prepared Students Have Succeeded Highly Qualified Students Have Failed What Makes the Difference? |
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| 1.2 Determination | |
| The Importance of Goal Setting Learning to Overcome Adversity |
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| 1.3 Effort | |
| Ability vs. Effort Effort Is Both Time and Energy |
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| 1.4 Approach | |
| Becoming a Master Student Requirements to Become an Engineering Technologist Easier Said than Done |
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| 1.5 Models for Viewing Your Education | |
| Enhancing the Quality of Your Education | |
| 1.6 Attributes Model | |
| 1. An ability to think critically and solve problems 2. Good technical skills 3. Strong communication skills 4. A strong work ethic 5. Good skills in interpersonal relations 6. An appreciation of the free enterprise system 7. Computer literacy |
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| 1.7 Student Involvement Model | |
| Involvement Is Up to You | |
| 1.8 Preview of Later Chapters | |
| Summary References Problems |
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| Chapter 2: The Field of Engineering Technology Introduction 2.1 Learn as Much as Possible about Engineering Technology |
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| You Tend to Be More Aware of Other Fields Learning about Engineering Technology Is Important Take Every Opportunity to Learn |
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| 2.2 Rewards and Opportunities of a Technological Career | |
| 1. Job Satisfaction 2. Challenging Work 3. Financial Security 4. Intellectual Development 5. Understanding How Things Work 6. Benefiting Society 7. Variety of Career Opportunity 8. Professional Work Environment 9. Prestige 10. Expressing Your Creativity |
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| 2.3 What Is Engineering Technology? | |
| 2.4 Engineering Technology Disciplines | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Industrial Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Architectural Engineering Technology Drafting and Design Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Technology Chemical Engineering Technology Overview of Other Engineering Technology Disciplines |
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| 2.5 Engineering Technology Job Functions | |
| Analysis Design Test Development Sales Research Management Consulting Teaching |
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| 2.6 Employment Opportunities | |
| Manufacturing Sector Non-Manufacturing Sector |
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| 2.7 Important Fields for the Future | |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Information and Communication Technologies Advanced Materials and Processing Biotechnology Civil Infrastructure Systems Improved Health Care Delivery Advanced Environmental Technologies A Special Word about Computers |
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| 2.8 Engineering Technology as a Profession | |
| Eleven Principles of Engineering Technology Council Professional Registration Certification in Engineering Technology Professional Societies Summary References Problems |
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| Chapter 3: Orientation to Engineering Technology Education Introduction 3.1 Historical Backdrop |
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| End of WWII Brings Demand for Engineering Technology Education Sputnik Gives the U.S. a "Wake-Up Call" Four-Year Engineering Technology Programs Evolve |
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| 3.2 Organization of Engineering Technology Education | |
| 3.3 Role of Community Colleges and Technical Institutes | |
| Articulation Advantages of Starting at a Community College |
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| 3.4 The Engineering Technology Education System | |
| Program Level and Course Requirements Curriculum Faculty Students Administration Financial Support and Facilities |
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| 3.5 Academic Advising | |
| Quality of Advising Can Be a Problem Getting Proper Advising |
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| 3.6 Academic Regulations | |
| Academic Performance Recognition for Academic Performance 100 Enrollment Policies Student Rights |
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| 3.7 Student Conduct and Ethics | |
| Academic Dishonesty Summary References Problems |
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| Chapter 4. Academic Success Strategies Introduction 4.1 Set Goals for Yourself |
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| Goals Give You Something to Measure Against Write Down Your Goals |
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| 4.2 Don’t Program Yourself for Failure | |
| Make Your Goal of Graduating Important Living Arrangements Part-Time Work Influence of Friends, Family |
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| 4.3 Don't Be Hung Up on the Idea of Seeking Help | |
| Use Your Peers Use Your Professors Use Other Campus Resources |
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| 4.4 Benefits of Collaborative Learning and Group Study | |
| Teaching Structures Learning Structures Better Prepared for the Technical Work-World You’ll Learn More You’ll Enjoy It More Frequently Asked Questions New Paradigm |
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| 4.5 Making Effective Use of Your Professors | |
| Important Roles for Your Professors Value of One-on-One Instruction Take Responsibility for Winning Over Your Professors Behaviors to Avoid Winning Behaviors |
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| 4.6 Utilizing Tutors and Other Campus Resources | |
| Tutoring Other Important Campus Resources |
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| 4.7 Develop Your Study Skills | |
| "Take It as It Comes" Learning Is a Reinforcement Process How Many Hours Should You Study? Learn to Manage Your Time Develop Your Reading Skills Preparing for and Taking Tests Know Your Sensory Preferences Improve Your Memory |
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| 4.8 You Are Not an "Impostor" | |
| Summary References Problems Form for Scheduling Your Time Academic Success Skills Survey |
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| Chapter 5: Broadening Your Education Introduction 5.1 Participation in Student Organizations |
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| Engineering Technology Student Organizations Benefits of Participation in Student Organizations Participation in Other Extracurricular Activities |
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| 5.2 Participation in Engineering Technology Projects | |
| Student Design Competitions Curriculum Capstone Projects Design Clinics Undergraduate Research Take Courses Outside of Your Field |
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| 5.3 Pre-Professional Employment | |
| Benefits of Pre-Professional Employment Types of Pre-Professional Employment How Do You Measure Up? |
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| 5.4 Conducting a Job Search | |
| Preparing Yourself for a Job Search Identifying Employment Opportunities Applying for Positions Following Up on Interviews |
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| 5.5 Putting Something Back | |
| Providing Feedback Serving as an Ambassador Helping Other Students Summary References Problems |
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| Chapter 6: Developing Yourself Personally Introduction 6.1 Personal Development -- Receptiveness to Change |
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| "Personal" Total Quality Management Philosophy Student Development Behavior Modification as a Process for Change Student Success Model Therapy or Counseling as a Process for Change |
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| 6.2 Barriers to Change | |
| Knowledge: "You Know What to Do" Commitment: "You Want to Do It" Implementation: "You Do It" Why Don’t You Change? |
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| 6.3 Understanding Yourself | |
| Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Satisfying Your Need for Self-Esteem Personality Types and Thinking Preferences Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) Engineering Technology Profession Needs All Types You Create Your Learning Experience |
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| 6.4 Understanding Others/Respecting Differences | |
| Differences in Personality Styles/Thinking Preferences Ethnic and Gender Differences Stereotyping is Unnecessary and Unfair Your Effectiveness in Cross-Cultural Communication |
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| 6.5 Assessment of Your Strengths and Weaknesses | |
| Assessment Based on Attributes Model Assessment Based on Student Involvement Model Personal Development Plan |
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| 6.6 Developing Your Communication Skills | |
| The Importance of Communication Skills Written Communications Oral Communications Developing Your Listening Skills Learning to Be Assertive |
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| 6.7 Mental and Physical Wellness | |
| Keys to Good Health Balancing Work and Play Managing Stress |
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| 6.8 Motivating Yourself | |
| "No Deposit, No Return" Jesse Jackson "Excel" Message Power of Positive Thinking Locus of Control Summary References Problems |
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| Chapter 7: Preparing for Lifelong Learning Introduction 7.1 Rapid Technological Change Is Now the Norm |
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| Historical Overview Scientific Revolutions and Technological Change Advice for Success in Our Changing World "Process Education" |
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| 7.2 Graduate Study in Engineering Technology | |
| Benefits of Graduate Study Master’s Degree in Engineering Technology Full-Time or Part-Time? How Will You Support Yourself? |
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| 7.3 Engineering Technology as Preparation for Other Careers | |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Law Medicine |
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| 7.4 Other Avenues for Continued Learning | |
| The Internet | |
| 7.5 Learning for Personal Enjoyment and Fulfillment | |
| Learning about Other Subjects to Broaden Yourself | |
| 7.6 "Mumpsimus" | |
| Summary References Problems |
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