The (Engineering + FAQ) = Thread

[webass]

What do engineering kids tend to minor in?

[jwxie]

From what I have seen:

Math, physics, chemistry, computer science, psychology, foreign language, business minor.
Math is the most popular minor because usually an engineering student only require to take 2 or 3 more math courses in order to receive a minor. Depending on your engineering major, you may also take 3, 4 additional physics / chemistry courses to receive a minor in either disciplines.

Computer science also second-tied with physics and chemistry because fluent in computer science (and computer programming) can really boost your resume.

Getting a minor may or may not help you getting jobs. If you do it for self-satificiation, go ahead. But if you want to impress others, I think computer science minor is good.

[RoboDoc]

Depending on your major. What are you in or thinking about? The most common major is Mechanical. Are you?

Examples:
Mechanical Engineers usually would like to have a dual degree in Electrical Engineering. Think of all the devices you use everyday. Are the many gadgets that are not electronically controlled these days? So Mechatronics is a a good minor if it is not your major subject. Another one very useful minor is manufacturing. Can you imagine you designing something really useful and let it sit on the computer screen and not have it made? Here you need manufacturing knowledge. Worse yet, when you design something without manufacturing knowledge, it might not be manufacturable. Either you will have loads of problems later on or the design might be scrapped.

If you are an Industrial Engineer, many students take a Business minor. IE curricula trains graduates to become manager of projects. Business knowledge is definitely helpful.

Please come back with another question after you tell me what engineering discipline you are thinking about.

RoboDoc

[Engr-CSAdvisor]

For Civil Engineering, ABET accreditation is VERY important!

AS for GPA - 3.0+ is the general rule of thumb. All experience is a positive. Think of it as you are building a resume the day you start college - all involvement, internships, undergrad research, student organizations add to the resume.

[gaurav01]

i also done my 12th class and searching the good engineering college
Top Engineering Colleges in India 2011 Top/Famous/Best 10/20/50/100 List

[Beretta9mm]

How important are extracurriculars for engineering majors? If you have no ECs but a good GPA, will you still be able to find jobs upon graduation?

[ken285]

How important are extracurriculars for engineering majors? If you have no ECs but a good GPA, will you still be able to find jobs upon graduation?

The ability to land a job is dependent on the following factors in roughly the following order for typical jobs:

- networking / connections
- previous work experience
- academics
- anything else that will make you look good in an interview

[BeachHouse]

what courses would you all recommend for a civil-hopeful?

is it wise to jump into that field projecting the next 4-5 years? should i get into something else?

(senior in HS)

[ucbalumnus]

If you are current senior in high school and enter a civil engineering degree program next year, then your likely first semester schedule will include (as advised by the civil engineering department at your school):

Math (freshman calculus or a more advanced course if you have AP/IB credit)
Chemistry and/or Physics (placement may depend on AP/IB credit in these subjects and/or math)
possibly a computing for engineers course with MATLAB
possibly a "what do engineers do in their careers" seminar
English composition and/or humanities or social studies breadth course(s)

If you are a current high school junior planning high school senior year courses, consider the following:

Math -- should complete precalculus at a minimum; if you have completed precalculus, take calculus if available
Science -- high school physics and chemistry are highly desirable to prepare for university level physics and chemistry; biology should also be taken (especially if an environmental emphasis is planned)
Computer science -- it is always good to be familiar with computers
English and other subjects -- as generally specific for preparation for university study

[BeachHouse]

I have passed the AP English Composition test and I hope to pass Physics this year. I am also taking Calculus. Best case scenario I have to attend the seminar and the computing class. Would you say its a safe field to jump into?

[ken285]

http://www.asce.org/uploadedFiles/Le...re2011_WEB.pdf

I always kind of liked this brochure. It gives some basic information about the career paths a civil engineering graduate can take. Good for those thinking about majors or those early in their college careers.

[Guitarpolo]

Where can i find internships for fall and winter for 2012? It seems most seek summer interns...

[MaineLonghorn]

I just updated the FAQ about Engineering Technology programs (a helpful member provided me with a more complete description). In order to highlight it, I am also posting it here:

My school has this Engineering Technology program...

Here's a brief description of engineering technology programs. In sum, these programs require less calculus and more labs.

A BS in Engineering Technology (BSET) is a more hands-on and less theoretical course of study than is a BS in Engineering (BSE). These programs require less math than do BSE programs (typical BSET programs require two semesters of applied calculus, and may or may not require an applied version of differential equations). The physics required is non-calculus-based. These programs require more labs.

Graduates of these programs primarily get more hands-on jobs, such as test engineers, field engineers, applications engineers, manufacturing engineers or jobs in manufacturing management. They are far less likely to become design engineers.

There is some controversy about whether engineering technologists are engineers or not. Some call them engineering-lite programs. Two-thirds of the states will license them as PE's with a couple more years of work experience than a BSE grad needs, but a small number of states will not license them regardless of their number of years of experience.

If you choose a BSET program, bear in mind that you may be limiting your options somewhat, compared with the options a graduate of a BSE in Engineering program will have.

[ucbalumnus]

ABET - Engineering vs. Engineering Technology is another description differences between engineering and engineering technology, straight from ABET itself.

[Kindle]

Is it even worth going into engineering when there is another easier doorway to success, Finance?