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2.  Understand the class requirements  Understand the difference between engineering and engineering technology programs  Understand the different engineering technologies on the SUNYIT campus 2

3.  Discuss requirements of the programs  Explore your interests  Learn tools to help you succeed in your classes  Discuss the soft skills critical to professionalism  Learn Excel 3

4.  Everyone has different viewpoints  Feel free to discuss your opinions in this class  Respect other’s viewpoints even though you may not share those viewpoints 4

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6.  On-Web: www.sunyit.edu/~baranswww.sunyit.edu/~barans  Syllabus  Schedule  Lectures/Assignments  Grades  Drop off assignments in Angel 6

7.  Technology has vastly improved our lives: ◦ Safety (front wheel drive, air bags, antilock brakes) ◦ Work (safer, less labor intensive) ◦ Homes (dishwashers, washing machines, dryers) ◦ Communications (cell phones, internet)  Many types of jobs are needed in technology 7

8.  Stone Age (Skara Brae)Skara Brae  Copper/Bronze  Iron  Industrial Revolution  Petrochemical  Electrical  Nanotechnology 8

9.  Civil  Mechanical  Mining and Metallurgical  Chemical  Electrical Newer: Aerospace, Computer, Environmental, Nuclear, Systems, etc. 9

10.  Communicate between management (or engineers) and skilled employees  Implement and interpret the ideas of management  Calibrate, test, inspect 10

11. Enjoy:  Working with computers, equipment, machinery  Working with data  Math and science  Problem solving  Working with teams to achieve a common goal  Communicating with others 11

12. Engineering TechnologyEngineering PracticalTheoretical Hands-onAnalytical Application of Current TechnologyDevelopment of New Technology Faculty with Industrial ExperienceFaculty with an Academic Background Math (3 courses)Math (5 or more courses) 12

13.  Civil  Computer  Electrical  Mechanical 13

14.  Electrical and Computer Engineering 14

15.  Review 15

16.  In Microsoft Word answer the following questions and submit the document (as a PDF) in the Angel subfolder: 1. How did you decide you were interested in engineering technology? 2. Research at least 5 different colleges that offer engineering technology programs and summarize them in a table. 3. Research at least 5 different colleges that offer engineering programs and summarize them in a table. 4. Research different types of job opportunities available for engineering technology graduates (choose either civil or mechanical) 5. List five subjects you would like to cover in this course. 16

17.  Academic Requirements 17