Chapter 1

Question 1

Engineering is _____?

Answer 1

The application of science and math to solve problems

Question 2

What is engineering? RECITE

Answer 2

The application of scientific, economic,
social, and practical knowledge in order to design, build, maintain, and improve structures,
machines, devices, systems, materials, and processes.

Question 3

Fields of Engineering

Answer 3

• Agricultural and Biosystems engineering
• Aerospace engineering
• Biomedical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Computer engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Geodetic engineering
• Industrial engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Mining engineering
• Civil engineering

Question 4

AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (ABE)

Answer 4

Use of mathematics, biological and physical
sciences, and engineering principles

Question 5

ABE solve problems relating to the

Answer 5

• production, handling and processing of biological materials for food, feed, fiber and fuel
• preservation of natural resources and environment quality
• design and production of agric. machine systems

Question 6

Field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft

Answer 6

Aerospace Engineering

Question 7

BRANCHES UNDER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Answer 7

• Aeronautical engineering – within Earth’s
  atmosphere
• Astronautical engineering – space flight or
  “rocket science”

Question 8

BRANCHES UNDER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

—-Within Earth’s atmosphere

Answer 8

Aeronautical Engineering

Question 9

BRANCHES UNDER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

— space flight or “rocket science”

Answer 9

Astronautical Engineering

Question 10

Improves human health through cross- disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice

Answer 10

Biomedical Engineering

Question 11

Uses chemistry, physics, mathematics,
and economics to efficiently use,
produce, transform, and transport
chemicals, materials, and energy

Answer 11

Chemical Engineering

Question 12

Computer engineers analyze and
evaluate computer systems, both

Answer 12

hardware and software

Question 13

Deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, electromagnetism

Answer 13

Electrical Engineering

Question 14

***Electrical Engineering
Circuits or devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

Answer 14

Electronics

Question 15

***Electrical Engineering
Interaction of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields

Answer 15

Electromagnetism

Question 16

Gathering physical data on the surface of the earth with the use of precision instruments

Answer 16

Geodetic Engineering

Question 17

Geodetic Engineering is the scientific and methodical processing of these data and presenting them on

Answer 17

graphs, plans, maps, charts or documents

Question 18

Deals with the optimization of complex processes, systems, or organizations to improve quality and productivity

Answer 18

Industrial Engineering

Question 19

Branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery and devices

Answer 19

Mechanical Engineering

Question 20

Application of science and technology to the extraction of minerals from the earth

Answer 20

Mining Engineering

Question 21

Deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, and railways.

Answer 21

Civil Engineering

Question 22

Civil Engineering deals… (RECITE)

Answer 22

Deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, and railways.

Question 23

UPLB Engineering Programs

Answer 23

1) Agricultural and Biosystems engineering
2) Chemical Engineering
3) Civil Engineering
4) Electrical Engineering
5) Industrial Engineering
6) Mechanical Engineering
7) Materials Engineering

Question 24

Engineering Issues (ENUMERATE)

Answer 24

• Energy, transportation and climate change
• Clean drinking water
• Natural and man-made disaster mitigation
• Environmental protection
• Natural resource management

Question 25

ENGINEERING CHALLENGES (ENUMERATE)

Answer 25

- Attracting and retaining broader sections of the youth, particularly women - Forging effective interdisciplinary alliances with the natural and social sciences, and the arts - Enhance focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation

Question 26

Engineering Issues/Challenges

Answer 26

- insufficient engineering capacities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - lack of diversity in the field - Human health (Covid-19) - Water supply - Climate change - Disaster risk management - Mining - Data management - Artificial intelligence (AI) - Smart cities

Question 27

17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Answer 27

1. No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. 2. Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. 3. Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. 4. Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. 5. Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. 6. Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. 7. Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. 10. Reduced Inequality: Reduce inequality within and among countries. 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. 12. Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. 13. Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. 14. Life Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. 15. Life on Land: Protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss. 16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions. 17. Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.