Technology and Science

What is Science? A process for studying the universe. Use to find answers to questions. Produces information (reports). Science Discovers Things That Are R. Thomas Wright

What is Technology? The application of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Used to make products useful to people. Technology creates new things R. Thomas Wright

What is Math? A numbers tool. Used for measuring, analyzing, describing, predicting, and communicating.

What is a System? A group of resources (people, capital, knowledge, energy, time, tools & machines, materials) working together for a purpose.

What is a Technology System? A Technology System is a system used to create, improve, or operate technology.

Technology systems provide and use... Hardware Materials Devices Structures Software Information Media Computer Programs Energy

Technology Systems are Diverse Pencil Sharpener Scissors Telephone Computer Helicopter Space Shuttle Nuclear Power Plant

What are some applications of technology systems? Manufacturing Construction Transportation, Power and Energy Health and Medicine Agriculture Recreation and Entertainment Finance, Commerce Law Enforcement Public Safety Military Education Hospitality Personal Services Family and household

Systems Model Resources People, Capital, Knowledge, Energy, Time, Tools & Machines, Materials Input Problem, Need, or Desire Process Design and Construct Output Test and Compare Feedback Change and Retest

Derivation and Application of Technology Systems Engineers Technologists Technicians Craftspeople Combine with the core technologies To produce Technological Systems Applied in Enterprises and institutions Engineering is the profession that applies specific science and math to create, improve, or operate technology.

What are the Core Technologies? They are the Building Blocks of Technology Systems

Core Technologies Mechanical Technology Putting Mechanical Parts Together to Produce, Control and Transmit Motion Applications: Gear systems in a car transmission Brakes on a bicycle Agitator in a washing machine Latch set on a door

Core Technologies Electrical Technology Producing, storing, controlling, transmitting, and getting work from electrical energy Applications: Power plant generator Flashlight battery Light switch Hair dryer Electric motor in a can opener Door bell Electric heater

Core Technologies Electronics Technology Using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing, and communicating Applications: Thermostat for controlling temperature Metal detector Video tape recorder Computer Pocket calculator Telephone Radio and Television

Core Technologies Structural Technology Putting parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes. Applications: Legs on a chair or table City water tower Swimming pool Buildings Roadways and Bridges Storm sewer Airplane wing Satellite antenna dish

Core Technologies Fluid Technology Using fluid, either gaseous (pneumatic) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport Applications: Airbrakes on a truck Tires on a car Airfoils on an airplane Gasoline pump Warm air heating ducts and fan in a building Hydraulic jack Plumbing in a school

Core Technologies Optical Technology Producing light; controlling light; using light for information collection, processing, storage, retrieval, and communication; and using light to do work. Applications: Light bulb, LED Lenses to magnify and reduce Laser speed detector Laser compact disk Fiber optic telephone communications Laser cutting tools Laser surgery instruments

Core Technologies Thermal Technology Producing, storing, controlling, and transmitting, and getting work from heat energy. Applications: Furnace Hot water heater Toaster Refrigerator Jet engine Heat exchanger (radiator, condenser) Hot air balloon

Core Technologies Bio Technology Using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome. Applications: Stain “eating” enzymes in detergent Bacteria leaching of metals from ore Altering plant genes to produce better crops

Core Technologies Materials Technology Producing, altering, and combining materials. Applications: Producing aluminum from ore Drilling holes in wood Annealing to soften metal Casting ceramic Welding metal Laminating wood

Comparing Problem Solving in Science and Technology