General Engineering Career Training Guide

Question: What is the difference between Industrial Technology and General Engineering? I'm thinking about majoring in Industrial Technology in a concentration of computer electronics and networking technology. But it seems to be closely related to engineering. What is the difference in terms of job outlooks, salaries, careers, and etc?

Answer: There's a fine line. Almost too close to tell. Just stick with your guns.

Question: What is the difference between computer hardware, software, and general engineering? Just in case the question isn't clear..... What is the difference between Computer Engineering Computer Hardware Engineering and Computer Software Engineering?

Answer: Computer hardware engineering involve PC board timing delays, heat removal selection of microprocessors and their support chips. It involves the design of peripheral circuitry. Buss definition and memory. Getting the machine to work. Computer software engineering assumes a working computer and is involved in the instructions that get the machine to do a specific task.

Question: What would be better to study general engineering or specialising in a certain area? Planning on doing a diploma then going university to get a degree.

Answer: "general engineering" will be easier to find jobs; However the pay is not as great as a "specialist". However, the downside to specializing is that you may have to do alot of traveling to find work. I'm pretty much a "general" engineer.. can do digital design/analog/power/RF and some code. Companies like those types for general crap work in troubleshooting etc. but you don't make near the money as someone specializing in for instance OS development

Question: Is it hard to get a general engineering contractors license in california? My spouse has the experience needed, but I want to hold the license.

Answer: For a sole proprietorship, the license holder must be the same person who has the qualifying experience and passed the test. If you want your name to actually be listed on a license, one option would be to incorporate your business, and have the corporation apply for the license. This could work one of two ways: 1) You and your wife both own shares in the corporation, and she is the Responsible Managing Officer who has the qualifying experience and takes the test. You and she are both listed on the license as corporate officers, but she is the RMO. Once you get your own experience, you could sit for the test and take over as RMO (for example, if anything should happen to her). 2) You, alone, form your own corporation (e.g. "You, Inc.") and the corporation hires your wife who would be the Responsible Managing Employee (RME). She would then submit the experience documentation and sit for the test. Again, if she ever disociated from the business, you would have to replace her with another Qualifying Individual (RMO or RME - but perhaps by that time you would have the experience required to take the test and be your own RMO). If an RMO owns more than 10% of the stock of the corporation, no Bond of Qualfying Individual is required. An RMO owning less than 10% or any RME is required to post a Bond (in addition to the contractor's license bond), so factor this into your decision. Incorporating is not expensive if you know what you want and utilize the services of a Legal Document Assistant (LDA). There can be tax advantages as well. Talk to your CPA, or read the book "Own Your Own Corporation" (link below) to learn more about the benefits.

Question: What is the best college for general engineering? I'm not sure what field to specialize in. Where should I start?

Answer: If you are an undergraduate, the best college is Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. They have a general program in engineering for all students, then you choose what you want. Website: http://www.hmc.edu/ Rankings: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/topprogs_nophd_brief.php The others would be the usual UC Berkeley MIT CalTech Stanford You can also have a 3-2 program: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/engineering/combined/

Question: Is it possible to become a P.hD in Biomedical Engineering or Engineering in general? I mean is it possible to study Doctoral after Graduates in Biomedical Engineering or Engineering in general?

Answer: Yes, Boston University and Johns Hopkins University are 2 Universities which offer Doctoral degrees in Biomedical Engineering. There are a few others but Hopkins is #1 in the World for Biomedical Engineering - BU is along the top 5.

Question: Which school is the best school for civil engineering or engineering in general? Which school is the best school for civil engineering or engineering in general? western washington university or University of washington Bothell?

Answer: Lots of schools have great engineering programs, just look in a Fiske/similar type college guide. Off hand, I know MIT and Tufts U.

Question: What is the starting salary for a college graduate with a degree in General Engineering?

Answer: roughly 50K http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm

Question: Does anyone know of a book that is about General Engineering? I've just become interested in how things work, how to build them, invent them, etc. And I am looking for a book that has a general overview of all engineering. I know that is a wide subject but I just need the basics. I am most preferably looking into mechanics, electronic, weapons, vehicles, transportation machines and computers. Anything in that area will help. Thanks in Advance.

Answer: You didn't give your age, but there is a series of books called "The Way Things Work" that has great information and drawings. But, don't limit yourself to books. Find an old Mr Coffee and take it apart. Put it back together. What did you think was good design? What clever things did they do? What would you have done differently? If you have access, check out "Product Design and Development" by Ulrich and Eppinger. Tthis text is often used in introductory engineering/design courses. The 4th edition was published in 2007, but any of the earlier editions are fine, too. If you want the technical book that covers all about engineering design, Pahl & Bietz's "Engineering Design" is said to be the bible of product developers. Find books about reverse engineering, such as "Product Design: Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development". Otto & Wood wrote this thick book and does a great job of explaining the reverse engineering process. But, the most fun is really taking stuff apart and seeing how it works. Toys, computers, kitchen appliances, power tools, disposable cameras (watch out for the capacitor!!!!), washing machines, dishwashers, electrical motors, broken stereos, video tapes, VCRs, DVD players, bicycles, etc. You are limited only by your imagination and the supply of good stuff that people take to the dump or leave out on trash day. Get yourself a set of security bits/screwdrivers and have a great time.

Question: What is the difference between general civil engineering and civil engineering? Is there a big difference between the degrees and which can get you farther in life? I want to go into that field.

Answer: HI, The different between General eng.. ...and civil eng...... in course of university and who would like to work in construction. i explain more the General eng,.... only can work in construction field . but civil eng,... may to calculated or Design structure or bridge ,. general eng,.. during university to Pass course in workshop more than civil , but civil study steel and concrete structure in Torica but general say them in workshop.all civil eng,..is good only into how field can be success.thanks

Question: Study general engineering or a specific branch of engineering? I need to send off my university application soon. I was wondering the advantages and disadvantages of studying general engineering over choosing a specific engineering branch?

Answer: For starters, it really doesn't matter what you put down on your application because you can not become an "official" major until you have a certain amount of college credit (usually second semester sophomore status). So don't delay your application (therefore decreasing your chance of being competitive for scholarships, work study, etc.) just because you are not sure what you want to major in. I would put down "engineering" if only because that might result in you getting an adviser that can provide you a little bit of knowledge about the other types of engineering (whereas putting doen "electrical engineering" may provide you with a adviser who knows nothing of the other types. However, some schools have only 1 or 2 advisers for the entire freshman class, so it really depends on the school and whether or not you are in an honors program. As far as choosing a major, here is my advice to you - do not worry about it. I'll graduate with a B.S. soon, and I can tell you that you will certainly change your perspectives in college (even if you do decide to follow engineering). For the first two years, you are required to take a lot of basic studies courses so you really have no idea what you may like or dislike. You may take your first engineering class and absolutely hate it. There are a lot of courses and opportunities in college that you may not have had in high school (philosophy and religion, social sciences such as sociology, and psychology, etc.) so there is no way to know if you don't like some of those courses better. Remain open-minded, try new things, and don't let the obsessive-compulsive roommate/friend who already has a 4 year plan freak you out. Most likely, that person won't follow that plan. Additionally, that person limits his or herself severely and really misses the point of college - learn how to learn, be exposed to new things, learn to study independently, and above all don't stress too much. In response to the practicing engineer above, I agree that being specific might help you become employed. However, I maintain that you need not worry about that choice until sophomore year. College has changed a lot in the last 12 years. Also, if you get a general B.S. in engineering, you can probably get a masters in a more specific field and you don't limit yourself by not having a wider base of knowledge. Perhaps engineering is much much different, but I found that having an interdisciplinary background has done nothing but make me more competitive for scholarships, internships, and now jobs. I'm a double major in statistics and marine biology.

Question: is general engineering a specialty or do you have to pic a particular field(mechanical, electrical, civil,aero? there are soo many things im interested in (robots, internal combustion engines, guns, prosthetics, solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, etc types of green energy, architecture, planes, thrust engines, "clean" cars, the list goes on... could i get a degree in general engineering or do i have to choose a specific field cuz i cant decide which i like best. im going for my bachelors in engineering.

Answer: Not all schools will make you choose. Harvey Mudd College offers a BS in Engineering, and in conjunction with the Claremont Graduate School, a Masters of Engineering. Note that those degrees do not have a specialty attached. The upside is that you would have broad exposure to several fields of engineering and a set of skills to solve open-ended problems. The downside is selling your worth when prospective employers think in terms of needing an engineer in a specific discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.). One way to sidestep the issue is to become licensed as a specific type of engineer. http://www.hmc.edu/academicsclinicresearch/majors1.html http://www.hmc.edu/academicsclinicresearch/academicdepartments/engineering.html

Question: Will a gaming laptop run well for general engineering programs? Engineering and gaming require powerful processing and a superior graphics card, right? So a gaming laptop is good to use for both? Disregard desktops.

Answer: Of course, the laptop is built for much more than what your going to use it for (GEN) so it should work like a charm! Probably better than most.

Question: Is there a degree available for general engineering? I am interested in designing/engineering cars and architecture, graphic design, interior design, and clothing design....is there a degree taht would cover all of these?? (I realize that i can't do these all simultaneously, but I figure it would be easier to cover 'em all in one degree than do one for awhile then go back to college, do that for awhile and go back to college, etc) :) thanks!

Answer: General Engineering? Not really. The closest I am aware of would be something like Industrial Engineering, which is really about the process of manufacture and would be of little interest to you. Honestly, engineering gets very specific, and in college it is generally only possible to combine engineering degrees with other science-based degrees - otherwise the lack of overlap makes it impossible for anyone not willing to spend 7 years as an undergrad. Art is often pretty broad, so you may be able to find a single art degree that would encapsulate graphic design, interior design, and clothing design, as well as covering the artistic aspects of automotive design. You may be able to combine that with an architecture degree as a double major - there will be some overlap, but this would be a very rigorous course of study. As a caution, however, architecture and engineering are both very difficult and very time intensive in study, especially since both fields often require some type of professional certification to practice. I would heartily recommend that you select a single field that you can really pour your efforts into, and reserve the rest for a hobby and perhaps a mid-life career change.

Question: What can you do with a four year General Engineering Degree? What type of jobs can you get with it? Is it possible to further this degree? Is it a waste of a major?

Answer: Even with a general engineering degree, you will be doing a concentration in one of the three engineering fields. The reason that the specific degree is not given is usually because there are one or two courses required by ABET which the school does not offer. Getting a job should not be much of a problem as long as the school is accredited by ABET. However, you pretty much have to pursue a job in what you concentrated in.

Question: Is there demand for general engineering? Is it worth becoming a general engineer or not?

Answer: Engineering is too broad a subject - I dont know where you would find a course on "engineering"

Question: What does the general public say about genetic engineering? What does the general public say about genetic engineering? The pro and con sides would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance :DDD

Answer: I suggest you ask the general public and not a group on Yahoo Answers. I would like to think we know a bit more than the general public about technical matters but not as much biologists. If you must pursue this question on Answers then try the biology forum since genetics is not an engineering discipline.

Question: good college for general engineering degree? i plan on going to college in fall 2010, being that i am unsure of what i want to be i am good at math and will go for a general engineering degree. i got a 750 on my math sat and a 550 on cr i need a decent school where the sat range is like 1200-1400

Answer: There are many great Public Universities with excellent programs that you should be able to get into. Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Texas Tech, University of Virginia. . . These are some of the best Public universities in the US.

Question: How long does it take to get a degree in Computer Engineering, General?

Answer: Minimum of 5 years. All Bachelor of Science in Engineering fields require minimum of 5years. But you can accelerate and make it 4 1/2 years if you make advance studies during summers

Question: What program at UCLA would help me follow a major in General Computer Engineering? I'm going to become a Junior in high school in a couple months and I realize I have to start thinking about these things. UCLA is a school I've always wanted to go to, but is it the right school for the major I would like to pursue? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Answer: For undergraduate studies, the reputation of the college is far more important than the reputation of your major. This is for two reasons: 1) you are likely to change your major 4 times before you graduate and going to a reputable college will ensure the education you receive is good overall; 2) once you graduate, depending on the field you get into, people may not care about which major you studied but they are likely to pay attention to which college you attended.

Question: What should I prefer General Aircraft maintenance or Avionics Engineering? I have passed 12th HSC and decided to go for aircraft maintenance engineering. What do you think has better scope, General Aircraft maintenance or Avionics Engineering?

Answer: Do you mean mechanical or avionics? Avionics normally pays more. But alot of avionics engineering can be bench based i.e. you do things like overhauling in a work shop. Most people find the mechanical side alot more interesting and more diverse. Go for mechanical! or general aircraft maintenance as you call it.

Question: What exactly can you do with a Compute Engineering-General, degree? Please dont't say engineer computers, because there is also Computer Hardware Engineer, whats the difference im confuse!

Answer: You can do many things. Programming, hardware design, embedded systems, CIO, networking, etc. You can even switching to doing more EE subjects as electives pr in grad school.

Question: what school should i go to for associates to doctorates for general engineering?

Answer: First, you don't necessarily have to get an associates. If you have the grades, you can start with the bachelors degree instead of having to transfer into the program later. Actually, if you're going into engineering, it might be best to start with the bachelors if you can - you'll need a lot of math and engineering courses not offered at the community college level, so transfer could set you back a year. Second, most schools recommend that you don't go to the same school for your bachelors and your masters/PhD. You're supposed to move on, get involved with different departments, meet new profs, network, see new ways of doing things. But yes, Georgia Tech would be a great place to get started.

Question: General studies in Applied Science or Engineering? i'm right now in engineering in my first year. i had my first semester, but so far all i've seen is stress... even tho i will do my best just to get a good result in the end. however, i'm not exactly sure if this is the field i really want because my math and physics aren't that good at the moment... should i go into general studies and find out the area i really like or should i stay in engineering because general studies is too broad?

Answer: I don't know if you watch the news much, but our government seems to think we need to graduate more engineers. China is graduating engineers like crazy and we can't let them have our good jobs too can we? Also, the math becomes less of an issue over time, as you develop a better understanding of it and gain more experience with it. Whatever you choose, pay attention to the money side. Try to earn a degree in something you can make a living at.

Question: What is the importance of learning General psychology in engineering? General psychology is a subject in college. really need help.. im begging you guyz!

Answer: Engineering involves dealing with people. Psychology, supposedly, helps to teach you how to deal with others and how to deal with stress which is good for any career where you need to deal with others.

Question: What are the different view points of the Catholic Church on Genetic Engineering in general? I'm specifically looking for a number of different view points. Rather than in depth detail on just one. Thank You!

Answer: Huh? Seventh-day Adventist Christians preach the everlasting Gospel and keep the Biblical Sabbath(Saturday) day Holy. Sabbath School begin at 9:30am. Worship begin at 11:00am every Saturday. God's true Church believes that Jesus is God. God's true Church believes in the Trinity. God's true Church believes in the death of Christ on the Cross. God's true Church will uphold the Moral Law(Ten Commandments) God's true Church will Baptize by Immersion not Sprinkling. God's true Church will not eat Unclean Foods(Pork, Catfish, etc.) God's true Church will be a Worldwide Church preaching the message of Christ. God's true Church will teach Biblical literal six day Creation. NO Evolution. God's true Church will have the gift of Prophecy. God's true Church will preach Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. God's true Church will stand against Sexual Immorality. Homosexuality, Adultery and Fornication are Sins. God's true Church will preach against Strong drink. Alcohol is not allowed. (Proverbs 20:1). Remember God's true last day Church will not be a popular Church. Most people will attack God's Biblical Church with vigilance. Satan himself will attack God's Church(Revelation 14:12) Truth crushed to the ground will always rise to the top.

Question: Is it better to take general engineering or the Electrical engineering for the afternoon session of EIT/FE?

Answer: Get practice exams and see which one you do better on. You'll probably find that your subject exam (electrical) will be easier for you than the general engineering exam, especially if you didn't take many engineering classes outside of your major. The exam is not difficult to pass, but you might find some things on the general exam that you never covered in your EE program, while you should have covered everything for the EE exam.

Question: What is the average gpa for current UCLA engineering students and/or engineering students in general? please and thank you and would getting a higher gpa in engineering at cal poly slo be easier than at ucla? (i need some comments from people who know the schools and aren't just judging cal poly as easy because its a csu) I mean GPAs for students currently in college for engineering.

Answer: I do not know how this could be public information. Besides, the average GPA of freshmen, would be lower, I expect than Sophomore, and Seniors would have highest, due to attrician, with lower ranking students dropping out, or transferring. There are full-time, and part-time students, and foreign students. Which ones would be included, or not included? Could it be, that colleges could "cook" these averages to make them look better or worse than others. For most colleges, graduation rates are much more important, and used to grade schools. Schools that graduate a higher percentage of their Freshman class (staying for the whole 4 or 6 yr program) get higher marks. Does this make sense? GPA is used to get in, after that, it's just finishing your required course work. Below is a sample of top ranked USA colleges, included in them are some California colleges.

Question: What is the hardest part in general for getting an Engineering degree? Is it getting through the Calculus and Physics? Or is it the upper division courses? I have heard that the math and physics is the hardest part, and that once you get into the classes more specific to your major, that's when it isn't too bad. Is this true?

Answer: I started in aerospace, then switched to electrical, and I think that in both cases the first engineering courses were the hardest. At my school your first two years was math and physics - tough, but not ass-kicking tough. In both programs you had a sophomore level class in your major, then hit it hard your junior year - in both cases, those were the courses that killed people. Not only are the courses individually difficult (my sophomore EE course regularly failed (below a C) about a third of the students, my junior-level fluid dynamics course had a 37% average on the first exam) but they stack up - no more easy courses, no more English classes. Interestingly enough, at my school the senior year was generally considered one of the easiest - we were a big enough school that your senior year was mostly technical electives, picking a specialty. With the exposure you got in your junior year, you were usually able to pick courses that you both enjoyed and in which you had some talent, so generally your senior courses felt both more fun and easier. Especially compared to the junior year - in EE it was genuinely unusual to get through the 5 mandatory sophomore/junior courses without repeating any.

Question: Is University of Miami or University of Florida the better engineering school in general? Stats show that University of Miami is a tougher school to get into and the alumni connections and name make it a school where one can easily get great figures. However when I checked the list for engineering university of florida was ranked 30th in engineering overall but university of miami was no way to be found in the top 50 rankings.

Answer: It depends on what kind of engineering you want to major in. For Civil Engineering - UF and FSU For Chemical Engineering - Miami, UF and UCF For Aerospace and Mechanical - UCF, FIT For Biomedical - Miami, UF For Environmental - UCF For Computer Science - UCF

Question: Where can I find general information on civil engineering? I'm looking for a web site and/or blog where I can get all the basic and important data that a civil engineer needs to know as basic. Can anyone help please?

Answer: http://www.benchmarksupply.com

Question: What is the general definition of an engineer/engineering? What types of work do engineers do? What is their average salary?

Answer: When I was little, I was sure that engineers drove trains... ... OK, some do - but I think you mean another kind of engineer! There are many different kinds. Basically, you could say that an engineer constructs and builds stuff. The word comes from Latin (ingenium) and means "spirit of creating". By construction (or creating) I mean design - figure out what is needed, how to define what is needed, what parts are needed, how to put them together... What makes it more complex is that you can do it on a micro- or macro-level. On the micro level you have a genetic engineer, who studies and figures out how to combine genes to understand or alter living things (think of crops that are genetically engineered to resist insects, for example). On the macro level, you have civil engineers who build bridges, plan entire infrastructures for cities, etc... Basically, if you prefer "building things / making things work" over knowing how things work (theory), you may be an engineer. Average salary is too hard to say - the ranges are way to broad, it depends on the level you work (entry-level, individual contributor, team leader, lab manager, etc.) and it depends on what country you are in, too. Some engineers even make it to CEO - and they make a LOT :) For Electrical Engineers, for example, you could try checking for information / salaries / etc. on IEEE.org.

Question: Anybody have a job in CAD/Designing or Engineering in general? Just got a new job as a trainee CAD technician for a signage manufacturers. It's basically designing signs on CAD I think. What's a typical day for a job like this? Or any designing/engineering job in general? :) x

Answer: First of all your be taught how to use Cad most companies use autocad, this can take some time to learn, its hard and you need a lot of practice so don't get dis-hearted if you think your useless, it takes time to get good. When you are ready, you will probably draw a simple design the send it down to the toolpath of the machine, programme it then who ever operates the machine will cut it out etc. Tip: When you find out what Cad system they use IE: autocad2006 etc, ask them for the manual and take it home and study it, it really helps pick things up faster ( as your boss/person teaching you may have bad habits) P.s: learn how to make a good cup of tea too! lol! All the best in your job!

Question: what is the general qualification required for genetic engineering? i need to knw whether i can apply for genetic engineering if i've taken biology,chemistry and physics as my main subjects in 12th?

Answer: Hello, You may need a doctoral degree in biological science to become a genetic engineering research scientist, but you may get the job without one if you go about it confidently and optimistically. For further details on how to get a job, you should read the book, "What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job around Here: 44 Insider Secrets that Will Get You Hired." Regards, Anonymous

Question: What is the definition of engineering (in general)? NOT one of the definitions from the dictionary. ...and what are the different types of engineering like? [i.e. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, genetic engineering, etc.]

Answer: These are my words (whether they are in a dictionary or encyclopedia or not, in one form or another, I don't know): Engineering is the art of taking scientific principles and putting them to practical use. It's what I do every day. Here's a great example: we had a PhD scientist working in our company, and he could come up with some fantastic ideas based on optics, lasers, detectors, etc. all based on MatLab theories and calculations. I (along with a couple of other engineers) put it all into practice to make a cool working LADAR prototype that actually worked like the good Doctor wanted it to work. We took all those equations and theories and put them into practice. .

Question: What is the best university in california for the engineering major in general?

Answer: Harvey Mudd.

Question: How do you become a general contractor or an Engineering Contractor?

Answer: Get an engineering degree and intern with a company. Then get an entry level job. Work for about ten years and get some experience and make yourself desirable to engineering companies. If you can, take the Professional Engineer Licensing exam (it is REALLY easy!!!! You just need to study the question format). Once you have made yourself nigh irresistible to the engineering companies, then ask your boss if you can switch to being a contractor (and he'll most likely let you because then they don't have to pay for health insurance). Join a contractor's association for insurance and networking. Then apply as a contractor for other engineering jobs. Get a different job for more money (contractors make more money) and switch over to it. You are now a good contractor that actually has work. Hope this helps. and I hope you meant the math engineering, and not construction. ;-)

Question: UC Riverside for engineering and in general? They just sent me an acceptance for mech engineering even though I didn't apply so I want to know more the engineering program and also other pluses and minuses about the campus and surrounding area. I was already planning to go to cal poly slo, but the acceptance made me want to take a serious look at UCR to see if I would want to go to UCR instead. In either case I plan to major in bio/biomedical engineering.

Answer: Hey - first congrats on the acceptance! If they sent it by mistake - you're sure they DO want you, right? At any rate, my understanding is that, in the bio / biomed area, Cal Poly has a bigger reputation than UC Riverside, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. You might get more attention, more research opportunities, etc. at a smaller program, especially if it's looking to grow through the achievements of its students/alumni. Hope this helps!

Question: Is there such thing as "General Engineering knowledge"? Is there a basic knowledge that all engineers need to know? Where can I find notes of it? If not, is it just the combination of single var. calculus, Introductory physics, etc. you learn at college that makes up the basics of engineering?

Answer: Calculus ios the basic for ALL engineering. Algebra is the basic for all calculus. Study Algebra and calculus. ALL physics is described with albegra and calculus. Learning math will help youunderstand physics.

Question: 1. What is the general description of biomedical engineering? What does someone in this field do on a regular basis? 2. What are the requirements for this career, i.e., education, specialized job training, experience, etc.? 3. What is the required dress for this career? What would a professional where on a day-to-day basis? 4. What is the average salary for this career? 5. What are the specific ways that math is used in this career?

Answer: A biomedical engineer studies the engineering of the human body, Basicly leads prosthetics and and artificial organs...doctors unfortunately wouldnt know how to create an artificial heart but the education an engineer gets allows him to create one...Education wise you'd start with mechanical engineering then would go into medicine, its alot of school. salary wise, probly be high considering the amount of school that must be undertaken. Plenty of mathematics involved when it comes to engineering! as for atire, think doctor as that is the area where most time would be spent hope it helps

Question: Which is more general, a major in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering? I have a degree in Business Marketing. With the economy the way it is I cannot get a job in this field so I am going back to school. I am interested in computers and electrical engineering has a lot to do with programming but one of my advisors mentioned mechanical instead. Which is better for my situation?

Answer: Electrical fits more with "interested with computers", although computer engineering fits even more closely. Computer science (which is different, but somewhat similar to engineering) is also something else to consider. Electrical concerns itself (in super-general terms) with electronics (circuits, robotics, computer hardware, etc.) and mechanical with "building things" like cars and stuff (though not only cars, but mechanical things, things with moving parts). If you are interested in how computers work, and how to make computers do things you want by telling a computer how to do it (and not using a computer, but programming) then computer science is what you should consider, although computer science is more than simply programming, you can get that at a community college. Algorithms, mathematics, logic is what goes on there.

Question: I need a science course for my major.. Engineering Physics or General Chemistry? Which is more easy to understand ? :) General Chemistry: First quarter of a general chemistry sequence for engineering, biological science, physical science, pre-med, pre-dental, and math majors. Includes chemical bonding, electron structures, reaction prediction, quantum mechanical concepts, thermochemistry, stoichiometry and gas laws. Stresses problem solving and critical thinking. Engineering Physics: For science and engineering majors. Fundamental principles of physics: mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws, work and energy, and rotational mechanics. I have never taken Physics before in high school, only chemistry.

Answer: What's your major? Pick something that will complement it :) I would say chemistry may not be as applicable as physics. Both are challenging but if you study, you can master it. Good luck!

Question: General Engineering vs. Specific Degree? From both a students and an employers point of view, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a general engineering degree (specialising in 3rd and 4th years) compared with a specific (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) degree. Thanks If it helps, a bit of background info. I am trying to decide what to do next year, I have offers from Imperial College (E&E) & Cambridge (General)

Answer: Strictly speaking, from a student's perspective, it depends upon your personal interests and from an employer's perspective, it depends upon the role they expect to hire. For example, while I was in school my interests were electrical and computers; that is what I studied and received my degree in. My first job out of school dealt strictly with electronics and communications equipment. If your heart and interests are not in electrical engineering, do not go that route - find something you enjoy. My current company expects their engineers to perform in a mixture of functions literally on-the-spot including electrical, chemical, mechanical, and to a smaller degree structural. There is no engineering degree that covers all these fields in detail and we have lost many people who have found this job stressful at the very least. Currently, we have 2 people with electrical degrees, one mechanical, and one chemical. Each are superior to the others in their respective fields and a lot of information and questions are exchanged. Each are required to play "catch-up" on the other fields in a relatively short amount of time. Yet, only certain aspects of each field is required, not the entire spectrum. We have also discovered that electricals can typically pick up mechanical fairly easily, but have extreme trouble when it comes to chemical. Chemical can pick up mechanical easily and likewise mechanical can pick up chemical, but neither can really grasp electrical with ease. It does not mean that any field is superior, electricals deal with a lot more math, programming and abstract concepts in school, but mechanicals and chemicals deal with a lot more physical concepts and "real-world" type problems. In short, if a company is looking specifically for an electrical engineer, they will show preference towards someone with that degree. In a company such as mine, I give no preference to any of the engineering fields upon selection and interviews. I do look for an engineering degree with preference from a state university rather than a private institution. We are also a bit different as we pay very little attention to grades and more preference to prior work experience. It boils down to: can you handle the job?

Question: What are the general challenges facing engineering today? (10 points for the best answer)

Answer: Just some of my immediate thoughts: Developing/designing products and processes more efficiently, ensuring more environmentally-friendly products and processes, translating new technology into new applications ("market pull/technology push" in engineering jargon), safety as a priority, and continuing to make the world aware of what engineering is and how it is useful to them.

Question: General Engineering at McGill.? I got into the General Engineering Program at McGill, but want to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Does this mean I have to spend 1 year of GEP + 4 years of Mechanical Engineering Program to get a degree? Or is it just 4 years total. Answers (and if possible links) much appreciated.

Answer: Contact you adviser at McGill for the best and most accurate information./

Question: General engineering vs Electrical Engineering...? what different between General engineering vs Electrical Engineering. i'm trying to transfer to university but there is choice for earning degree either General engineering or Electrical Engineering..what is the different?

Answer: General engineering is a non-specific engineering discipline. It will probably just require core classes and then let you choose electives and, later, you might possibly choose to switch to a more specific engineering degree. Electrical engineering is a specific field of engineering. Other fields of interest include but are not limited to mechanical, civil (which has sub-disciplines including but not limited to geotechnical, hydrology, transportation), bioengineering, chemical engineering, etc.

Question: General Engineering Degree (PE)? Is it bad? Or will I never be able to find a job? I'm currently attending James Madison University. They offer General Engineering which is currently my major. Should I be worried that it's not specified?

Answer: Speak to a counselor at james Madison University about your concerns./

Question: What are the main steps in genetic engineering for plants and animals in general ? Also why are prokaryotes used instead of eukaryotes in gene products

Answer: Genetic engineering is accomplished by a number of methods. Essentially, the process has five main steps. 1 ISOLATION of the genes of interest 2 INCORPORATION of these genes into a transfer vector 3 TRANSFER OF THE VECTOR to the organism to be modified 4 TRANSFORMATION OF THE CELLS of the organism 5 SELECTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM(GMO) from those that have not been successfully modified 1 ISOLATION of the genes of interest It is achieved by identifying the gene of interest that the scientist wishes to insert into the organism, usually using existing knowledge of the various functions of genes. DNA information can be obtained from cDNA or gDNA libraries, and amplified using PCR techniques. If necessary, i.e. for insertion of eukaryotic genomic DNA into prokaryotes, further modification may be carried out such as removal of introns or ligating prokaryotic promoters. 2 INCORPORATION of these genes into a transfer vector Insertion of a gene into a vector such as a plasmid can be done once the gene of interest is isolated. Other vectors can also be used, such as viral vectors, bacterial conjugation, liposomes, or even direct insertion using a gene gun. Restriction enzymes and ligases are of great use in this crucial step if it is being inserted into prokaryotic or viral vectors. Daniel Nathans, Werner Arber and Hamilton Smith received the 1978 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their isolation of restriction endonucleases. 3 TRANSFER OF THE VECTOR to the organism to be modified 4 TRANSFORMATION OF THE CELLS of the organism Once the vector is obtained, it can be used to transform the target organism. Depending on the vector used, it can be complex or simple. For example, using raw DNA with gene guns is a fairly straightforward process but with low success rates, where the DNA is coated with molecules such as gold and fired directly into a cell. Other more complex methods, such as bacterial transformation or using viruses as vectors have higher success rates. 5 SELECTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM(GMO) from those that have not been successfully modified After transformation, the GMO can be selected from those that have failed to take up the vector in various ways. One method is screening with DNA probes that can stick to the gene of interest that was supposed to have been transplanted. Another is to package genes conferring resistance to certain chemicals such as antibiotics or herbicides into the vector. This chemical is then applied ensuring that only those cells that have taken up the vector will survive. WHY ARE PROKARYOTES USED INSTEAD OF EUKARYOTES IN GENE PRODUCTS: Prokaryotes are sued since: 1. Their genomes are smaller and simpler 2. Gene regulation in prokaryotes is well understood 3. They have short generation times and is therefore easier to analyze the genome of subsequent generations 4. They are easy to Culture & Monitor

Question: General engineering question? im in the school of engineering and i still undecided.. what type of engineering should i do like what makes the best money and stuff like that generally whats the best type..like after i wanna either get a MBA or MS in one of them too what type should i do...? -biomedical engineering -chemical engineering -civil engineering -mechanical engineering

Answer: I think chemical makes the most. Don't even go near mechanical engineering... my friends have said it steals souls and eats you alive. MANY mechanical engineers have dropped out of college. D: