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I was thinking about becoming an engineer but I'm not able to build things very well.
haha, not really
I'm in my second year of mechanical engineering, and so far, I've mostly worked with CAD programs, where you design something on the computer. We've done some hands-on stuff (building a design project, soldering), but nothing too big. If you want an engineering without too much building, try computer science, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering.
Not at all! It is more important to be able to CONCEPTUALIZE abstract mathematical concepts.
Were you good at geometry in high school? Could you independently prove the geometric theorems? What about Set theory? Algebra?
Best predictor is this: Take a Senior level HS Calculus course. How did you fare? (it can be good for u even if u don't like it!)
Did the many practical applications of the Calculus problems (found in every text all over) interest you?
Or....did you enjoy calculus itself as a tool, and the unfolding and chain building of the notation of limits and sums etc. If the first applies, then engineering IS FOR YOU. IF the second, then you probably like pure math, and math may be for you. If you Don't LIKE calculus....STAY AWAY FROM ENGINEERING.
Engineering today RARELY involves work with your hands. Instead you apply theory to real world problems via the COMPUTER.
No, we mostly make powerpoint viewgraphs.
haha this is not true. it is the basic stereotype that we live in. coz people usually say stuff like ''oh, an engineer should build engines and design things by hands, etc..'' but in reality it doesn't work like that. an engineer has many duties and he/she is responsible for a system or a process to work in an orderly manner. they have many computer aided tools nowadays and they have to do a lot of calculation work and apply scientific knowledge. 4.9 GHz Broadband Technoloyg for Public Safety ::
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The focus is much as the other posters have depicted. The link below gives a pretty good description of the discipline. There are many types of engineers that really are detached from the design process, such as sales engineers, research engineers, logisitics engineers, etc. Some people even get thier degree and use it outside engineering, such as a military officer, pilot, or insurance salesman. It is good avcademic training for many jobs.
However, lets focus on engineers involved in the design process. Typically, ideas for products are conceived and designed by a collaboration of scientists, inventors, engineers, users, and technicians. Getting from the concept or idea to a drawing someone can build involves the roles of a designer, a draftsman, and an engineer. In big inustrial enviroments, each role may be filled by a different person, but often one person does many roles. Part of developing a good drawing is an understanding of how it is to be built. The ability to manufacture and assemble an item, or install an item at a location so it successfully performs as intended is an art. The more knowledge you have about how the installation gets accomplished, the better you as an engineer are able to contribute to the process and help solve the installation problems as they arise.
Some other roles closer to building things with your hands are: 1) An engineering technologist is more of a liason between an engineer and 2) and engineering technican who is usually an experienced trandesman that is an expert in a particular type of equipment.
Since you know that you are not very good with your hands, you may look for opportunities where you can become better. Perhaps volunteer in Habitat for Humanity (They build houses) or similar experience to get some free training. You can also take adult technology classes at many high schools at night, to pick up skills like woodworking, welding , and even small engine or car repair. Each time you do something like this, you gain a bit of knowledge for your engineering toolbox and perhaps can use it to relate to an engineering problem at somepoint in your career.
Good Luck!
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I was crappy at building airplane models, but good at building and debugging electronic circuits. After a long career as an EE, I still sling solder, working with prototypes of video signal processing systems. Don't discount your abilities prematurely.
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Does majoring in engineering deal with you having to build things with your hands? ?