Engineering Fundamentals

  1. Engineering Skills and Professional Practice
    1. Engineering Problem-Solving Methodology
      1. Problem Definition
        1. Identifying Objectives
          1. Identifying Constraints
            1. Stating Assumptions
              1. Problem Scoping
              2. Data Collection and Analysis
                1. Gathering Relevant Data
                  1. Data Sources
                    1. Data Validation
                      1. Uncertainty Analysis
                      2. Solution Generation and Evaluation
                        1. Brainstorming Solutions
                          1. Creative Problem Solving
                            1. Feasibility Analysis
                              1. Decision Matrices
                                1. Risk Assessment
                                2. Implementation and Testing
                                  1. Prototyping
                                    1. Testing and Validation
                                      1. Performance Evaluation
                                        1. Iterative Improvement
                                      2. Computational Methods and Tools
                                        1. Introduction to Programming
                                          1. Programming Concepts
                                            1. Variables
                                              1. Data Types
                                                1. Loops
                                                  1. Conditionals
                                                    1. Functions
                                                    2. Programming Languages
                                                      1. Python
                                                        1. MATLAB
                                                          1. C++
                                                        2. Algorithmic Thinking
                                                          1. Flowcharts
                                                            1. Pseudocode
                                                              1. Problem Decomposition
                                                                1. Algorithm Design
                                                                2. Numerical Methods
                                                                  1. Root Finding
                                                                    1. Bisection Method
                                                                      1. Newton-Raphson Method
                                                                        1. Secant Method
                                                                        2. Numerical Integration
                                                                          1. Numerical Differentiation
                                                                            1. Solving Systems of Equations Numerically
                                                                              1. Interpolation and Curve Fitting
                                                                              2. Computer-Aided Design
                                                                                1. 2D Drafting
                                                                                  1. 3D Modeling
                                                                                    1. Parametric Design
                                                                                      1. Engineering Drawings
                                                                                        1. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
                                                                                        2. Simulation and Modeling
                                                                                          1. Finite Element Analysis
                                                                                            1. Computational Fluid Dynamics
                                                                                              1. System Modeling
                                                                                            2. Engineering Design Process
                                                                                              1. Needs Assessment and Specification
                                                                                                1. Stakeholder Analysis
                                                                                                  1. Requirements Definition
                                                                                                    1. Design Criteria
                                                                                                      1. Performance Specifications
                                                                                                      2. Conceptual Design
                                                                                                        1. Generating Design Concepts
                                                                                                          1. Concept Selection Methods
                                                                                                            1. Design Space Exploration
                                                                                                            2. Detailed Design
                                                                                                              1. Engineering Analysis
                                                                                                                1. Material Selection
                                                                                                                  1. Component Selection
                                                                                                                    1. Design for Manufacturability
                                                                                                                      1. Design for Assembly
                                                                                                                      2. Prototyping and Testing
                                                                                                                        1. Rapid Prototyping Techniques
                                                                                                                          1. Testing Strategies
                                                                                                                            1. Validation Methods
                                                                                                                            2. Manufacturing Considerations
                                                                                                                              1. Manufacturing Processes Overview
                                                                                                                                1. Cost Considerations
                                                                                                                                  1. Time Considerations
                                                                                                                                    1. Quality Control
                                                                                                                                  2. Engineering Economics
                                                                                                                                    1. Time Value of Money
                                                                                                                                      1. Present Value
                                                                                                                                        1. Future Value
                                                                                                                                          1. Annuities
                                                                                                                                            1. Perpetuities
                                                                                                                                              1. Interest Rates
                                                                                                                                              2. Cost Estimation
                                                                                                                                                1. Fixed Costs
                                                                                                                                                  1. Variable Costs
                                                                                                                                                    1. Life Cycle Costing
                                                                                                                                                      1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
                                                                                                                                                      2. Comparing Alternatives
                                                                                                                                                        1. Net Present Value
                                                                                                                                                          1. Internal Rate of Return
                                                                                                                                                            1. Payback Period
                                                                                                                                                              1. Benefit-Cost Ratio
                                                                                                                                                              2. Depreciation and Taxes
                                                                                                                                                                1. Depreciation Methods
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Tax Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                    1. After-Tax Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Professionalism and Ethics
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Codes of Ethics
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Major Engineering Societies' Codes
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Professional Standards
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Professional Responsibility
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Safety and Public Welfare
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Environmental Responsibility
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Conflict of Interest
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Whistleblowing
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Professional Competence
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Intellectual Property
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Patents
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Copyrights
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Trade Secrets
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Trademarks
                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Technical Communication
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Technical Writing
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Technical Reports
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Structure and Formatting
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Executive Summaries
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Literature Reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Data Presentation
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Tables
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Figures
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Graphs
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Charts
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Engineering Documentation
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Engineering Drawings
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Schematics
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Standards and Conventions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Reading and Interpreting Drawings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Oral Presentations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Presentation Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Visual Aids
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Audience Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Delivery Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Team Collaboration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Roles and Responsibilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Effective Meetings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Conflict Resolution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Leadership Skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Project Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Documentation and Version Control

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