A brief outline of Engineering

    What is engineering?

If we go by the textbook definition, engineering is simply the practice of using scientific and mathematical ideas to build structures, machines and solving problems.

Scientists discover and create new innovations, but engineers are the ones who make these innovations practically available to us.

History of engineering:-

Engineering has existed among us since ancient times, but it became identifiable until later. The term itself gained meaning in the fourteenth century when the engineer was used to describing a person who built engines.  In historic times, engineers have created architectural masterpieces such as pyramids and towers and many more wonders of the world.

Nowadays, this is classified into a specific branch of engineering called civil engineering.

 What do engineers do?

Engineers are the connecting links between scientists and society.  They convert the principles and theory of mathematics and science into practical solutions.

 Types of engineers:-

The field of engineering is divided into many areas, but basically, there are four types of engineering- chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering.

1.    Chemical engineering- It implies the principles of physics, chemistry biology and mathematics to carry out chemical processes at a commercial scale.

2.    Electrical engineering- It comprises of studying, designing, constructing, manufacturing, control, testing and inspection of electrical and electronic devices and systems ranging from small microscopic circuits to huge electric power plants.

3.    Civil engineering- civil engineering is the designing and construction as well as maintenance and inspection of buildings and infrastructure.  

4.    Mechanical engineering- It involves and manufactures along with maintenance and inspection of machinery and mechanical systems.

5.    Computer Science engineering- it includes the designing of computer hardware as well as programming the software.

6.    Artificial Intelligence engineering- As the name suggests, artificial intelligence engineering accommodates working with all sorts of AI.

7.    Aerospace engineering- Designing, manufacture and testing of aircraft is the major of aerospace engineering.

8.    Nuclear engineering- nuclear engineering is concerned with applications of nuclear physics to benefit the humankind.

9.    Marine engineering- Marine engineering is associated with ocean resources.

There are various other principles of engineering which involve the fusion of more than one field of engineering. Interdisciplinary engineering involves more than one principles of engineering.

·       How to pursue engineering?

For entering this field, you need to clear your intermediate with mathematics as a compulsory subject.

Next step is to pursue a bachelor degree in engineering (like B.tech) with the field of your choice.

Enhance your skills, practice a lot and opt for a suitable master’s degree. Then you can go for further studies or a job depending on your choice.