Research Catalog

Title

On becoming an engineer : a guide to career paths / J. David Irwin ; IEEE Education Society, sponsor.

Author

Irwin, J. David, 1939-

Publication

New York : IEEE Press, ©1997.

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Details

Additional Authors

IEEE Education Society.

Description

xvi, 152 pages : illustrations; 23 cm

Summary

"This comprehensive, easy-to-read resource provides graduating high school students and college freshmen with everything they need to know about pursuing an engineering degree and the types of work performed by new graduates as well as seasoned professionals. The author discusses the preparation needed to enter an engineering program, introduces the reader to engineering curricula, and presents numerous recommendations on ways a student can enhance the education experience." "Brimming with constructive guidance, On Becoming An Engineer will be invaluable to every student who considers matriculating in an engineering program. It will also be a useful guide for parents, high school career counselors, and both admissions administrators and incoming students in schools of engineering."--Jacket.

Subject

• Engineering > Vocational guidance
• Ausbildung
• Ingenieur

Note

• "IEEE order number: PP5380"--T.p. verso.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index.

Contents

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Engineering Careers -- Ch. 3. Preparation for Entering an Engineering Program -- Ch. 4. Engineering Curricula -- Ch. 5. Program Enhancement -- Ch. 6. Involvement in University Activities -- Ch. 7. Understanding the Faculty -- Ch. 8. Personal Performance Enhancement -- Ch. 9. Paying for Your Education -- Ch. 10. Career-Oriented Issues -- Ch. 11. Profiles of Careers -- Ch. 12. Two Final Thoughts.

ISBN

• 0780311957
• 9780780311954

LCCN

96032601

OCLC

• ocm35033763
• 35033763
• SCSB-9133397

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library