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Since Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career exploded onto the market in 1995, it has become the best selling Introduction to Engineering textbook of all time. Adopted by over 300 U.S. institutions, and reaching more than 150,000 students, the book has made major inroads into the "sink or swim" paradigm of engineering education. Armed with the book as a powerful tool for "student development," large numbers of engineering programs have implemented Introduction to Engineering courses to improve the academic performance and retention rates of their students. Contents 7 Preface 16 Prologue: What This Book Has to Offer and How to Get It 19 Chapter 1. Keys to Success in Engineering 25 1.1 You Can Do It! 26 1.2 What is “Success”? 29 1.3 Keys to Success in Engineering Study 36 1.4 Models for Viewing Your Education 42 1.5 Structure Your Life Situation 46 Chapter 1 Summary 50 Chapter 1 Problems 51 Chapter 2. The Engineering Profession 55 2.1 What is Engineering? 56 2.2 The Engineering Design Process 58 2.3 Case Study: Human-Powered Helicopter 61 2.4 Rewards and Opportunities of and Engineering Career 69 2.5 Engineering Past—Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century 81 2.6 Engineering Disciplines 82 2.7 Engineering Job Functions 85 2.8 Employment Opportunities 89 2.9 Important Fields for the Future 94 2.10 Sustainability 96 2.11 Engineering as a Profession 97 Chapter 2 Summary 101 Chapter 2 Problems 104 Chapter 3. Understanding the Teaching/Learning Process 109 3.1 What is Learning? 110 3.2 How Do We Learn? 112 3.3 Metacognition: Key to Improve Your Learning Process 115 3.4 Learning is a Reinforcement Process 117 3.5 Understanding the Teaching Part of the Teaching/Learning Process 120 3.6 Pitfalls to Avoid 125 3.7 Don’t Be Hung Up on the Idea of Seeking Help 126 Chapter 3 Summary 128 Chapter 3 Problems 129 Academic Success Skills Survey 134 Chapter 4. Making the Most Out of How You Are Taught 136 4.1 Early Course Preparation? 137 4.2 Preparing for Lectures 139 4.3 During Your Lectures 141 4.4 Making Effective Use of Your Professors 148 4.5 Utilizing Tutors and Other Academic Services 154 Chapter 4 Summary 156 Chapter 4 Problems 157 Chapter 5. Making the Learning Process Work For You 160 5.1 Skills for Learning 161 5.2 Organizing Your Learning Process 168 5.3 Preparing and Taking Tests 179 5.4 Making Effective Use of Your Peers 182 Chapter 5 Summary 188 Chapter 5 Problems 189 Weekly Planning Form 191 Chapter 6. Personal Growth and Student Development 192 6.1 Personal Development—Receptiveness to Change 193 6.2 Making Behavior Modification Work for You: Three Steps to Achieve Change 201 6.3 Understanding Yourself 206 6.4 Understanding Others and Respecting Differences 214 6.5 Assessment of Your Strengths and Areas for Improvement 219 6.6 Developing Your Communication Skills 221 6.7 Leadership and Teamwork 228 6.8 Mental and Physical Wellness 233 6.9 Motivating Yourself 238 Chapter 6 Summary 242 Chapter 6 Problems 245 Chapter 7. Broadening Your Education 250 7.1 Participation in Student Organization 251 7.2 Participation in Engineering Projects 257 7.3 Pre-Professional Employment 264 7.4 Study Abroad 278 7.5 Giving Something Back 281 Chapter 7 Summary 285 Chapter 7 Problems 286 Chapter 8. Orientation to the Engineering Education System 290 8.1 Organization of Engineering Education 291 8.2 The Role of Community Colleges in Engineering Education 293 8.3 The Engineering Education System 296 8.4 Academic Advising 298 8.5 Academic Regulations 300 8.6 Engineering Ethics 308 8.7 Student Conduct 310 8.8 Graduate Study in Engineering 314 8.9 Engineering Study as Preparation for Other Careers 316 Chapter 8 Summary 320 Chapter 8 Problems 322 Appendix A. Design Project 325 Appendix A. Design Project 307 Appendix B. Twenty-One Definitions of Engineering 327 Appendix C. Engineers Among the World’s 200 Wealthiest Individuals 329 Appendix D. Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century 331 Appendix E. Description of Engineering Disciplines, E.1 Mechanical Engineering 334 E.2 Electrical Engineering 337 E.3 Civil Engineering 339 E.4 Computer Engineering 341 E.5 Chemical Engineering 346 E.6 Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, E.7 Industrial Engineering 347 E.8 Aerospace Engineering, E.9 Overview of Other Engineering Disciplines 349 Index 356 "Studying Engineering' is the best-selling Introduction to Engineering textbook. The book is a powerful tool to improve academic performance and retention rates since it equips students to develop their full potential to achieve success in engineering study. With the addition of two new co-authors, the book has been updated to reflect the changing needs of engineering students as technology improves. Significant new material has been added and updated including : engineering ethics and sustainability ; grit and perseverance ; ability, talent, skill, effort ; active learning strategies ; use of technology in the classroom ; test taking strategies and test anxiety ; stress reduction strategies ; research opportunities for undergraduates ; strategies for job or internship interviews ; and, how to give constructive feedback."-- Adapté de la quatrième de couverture