1. Introduction to Engineering and Urban Planning Week 3 The Engineering Profession

2. Profession - Definition Position: A group of duties that done by an individual – there are a number of positions the same are the number of individuals in any institution. وظيفة Position: A group of duties that done by an individual – there are a number of positions the same are the number of individuals in any institution. وظيفة Job : The works done. عمل Job : The works done. عمل Profession : A group of similar works in different institutions. مهنة Profession : A group of similar works in different institutions. مهنة Engineering Profession : A group of works combined by an engineering framework. Engineering Profession : A group of works combined by an engineering framework. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

3. Profession Psychology According to Maslow, the real and basic needs for a human could be classified in hierarchy as follows : (each need appears when the preceding one is satisfied ). According to Maslow, the real and basic needs for a human could be classified in hierarchy as follows : (each need appears when the preceding one is satisfied ). Physiological needPhysiological need The need for securityThe need for security The need for belongingThe need for belonging The need for respect and honorThe need for respect and honor The need for informationThe need for information The need for understandingThe need for understanding The need for beautyThe need for beauty The need for self respect and identificationThe need for self respect and identification The Profession in general and the Engineering profession in particular contributes in the satisfaction of most of the basic needs. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

4. Profession and Character Profession and Character Definition of the character. How to be a special character? Definition of the character. How to be a special character? Special supports required by engineering profession : Special supports required by engineering profession : Ability for harmony and adaptation.Ability for harmony and adaptation. Consistency of Personal appearance.Consistency of Personal appearance. Wide and variety of trends.Wide and variety of trends. Care and being fine.Care and being fine. Cooperation, consideration and respect of others.Cooperation, consideration and respect of others. Enthusiathesm and convince of work. Enthusiathesm and convince of work. Ability to express his/her self and of convincing.Ability to express his/her self and of convincing. Sound and real judgment and faithfulness.Sound and real judgment and faithfulness. Health and ability to continual work.Health and ability to continual work. Order and ability for leadership.Order and ability for leadership. Wide vision and decency.Wide vision and decency. Willingness to learning and research.Willingness to learning and research. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

5. The Engineering Profession The Engineering Profession Basis of Engineering performance أدائية الهندسة Basis of Engineering performance أدائية الهندسة The Four M’s :The Four M’s : Method المنهاج Method المنهاج Materials المواد Materials المواد Money المال Money المال Men المجهود البشري Men المجهود البشري Machines المكناتMachines المكنات Marketing المبيعاتMarketing المبيعات Management الإدارةManagement الإدارة Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

6. The Engineering Profession Criteria For Engineering Profession: Criteria For Engineering Profession: Sincerity, Integrity and honesty in relation to responsibilities.Sincerity, Integrity and honesty in relation to responsibilities. Honest and noble competence away from illegal ways to win.Honest and noble competence away from illegal ways to win. Sound and right evaluation of human efforts.Sound and right evaluation of human efforts. Compromise, truth and reticent as work requires.Compromise, truth and reticent as work requires. True presentation of research output and quotation from others.True presentation of research output and quotation from others. Avoid extemporary in Engineering works.Avoid extemporary in Engineering works. Firmness on scientific opinion even if against personal interest.Firmness on scientific opinion even if against personal interest. Rejection to contribute in any illegal works that harm human beings.Rejection to contribute in any illegal works that harm human beings. Pride of the title “ Engineer “ and keep the exalted position of the profession.- Defense on others.Pride of the title “ Engineer “ and keep the exalted position of the profession.- Defense on others. Active contribution in profession development.Active contribution in profession development. Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

7. The Engineering Profession Canons of ethics for Engineers ( according to the International Conference of Engineers – new York) : القانون الأخلاقي للمهندسين – حسب المؤتمر العالمي للمهندسين في نيويورك Canons of ethics for Engineers ( according to the International Conference of Engineers – new York) : القانون الأخلاقي للمهندسين – حسب المؤتمر العالمي للمهندسين في نيويورك Professional life:Professional life: Relationship with the public:Relationship with the public: Relationship with clients and employees:Relationship with clients and employees: Relationship between engineers:Relationship between engineers: Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

8. Fields of Engineering Positions Fields of Engineering Positions Research Research Development Development Design ( Physical, scientific, economic and esthetical conditions ) Design ( Physical, scientific, economic and esthetical conditions ) Production Production Test Test Construction Construction Operations Operations Marketing Marketing Management Management Consulting Consulting Teaching Teaching Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

9. The Engineering Design Process Customer need or opportunity Customer need or opportunity Problem definition/Specifications Problem definition/Specifications Data and information collection Data and information collection Development of alternative solutions Development of alternative solutions Evaluation of design/selection of optimal design Evaluation of design/selection of optimal design Implementation of optimal design Implementation of optimal design Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

10. Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career 1. Job satisfaction 2. Varied opportunities 3. Challenging work 4. Intellectual development 5. Social impact 6. Financial security 7. Prestige 8. Professional environment 9. Understanding how things work 10. Creative thinking Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

11. 2005/06 Starting Salaries Discipline Avg. Salary Discipline Avg. Salary Engineering $51,465 Computer Science 49,680 Engineering Technology 48,514 Nursing 45,347 Business 41,900 Mathematics and Sciences 38,217 Agriculture & Natural Resources 33,716 Education 32,438 Humanities & Social Sciences 31,290 Communications 31,110 Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

12. Engineering Profession in Palestine النقابات المهنية الهندسية هي : النقابات المهنية الهندسية هي : الإتحاد العام للمهندسين الفلسطينيين الإتحاد العام للمهندسين الفلسطينيين نقابة المهندسين – مركز القدس ( الضفة الغربية ) نقابة المهندسين – مركز القدس ( الضفة الغربية ) نقابة ( جمعية ) المهندسين – محافظات غزة نقابة ( جمعية ) المهندسين – محافظات غزة Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8

13. Class Discussion Have you heard about any activities of the Association of Engineers – Gaza Governorates ? Have you heard about any activities of the Association of Engineers – Gaza Governorates ? Have you ever visited the Association of Engineers place ? Have you ever visited the Association of Engineers place ? Have you ever visited the web site of the Association of Engineers ? Have you ever visited the web site of the Association of Engineers ? Dr Nihad Almughany - Int. to Engg - 1st s. 2007/8