Engineering : Introduction
Engineering means to find economical solution for technological problems
and it has a vital role in the prevailing milieu. It is a vast field that
offers infinite specialisation. All fields in the modern economy
has been invigorated by engineering technology. This field deals with
designing and its application. The three traditional branches of
engineering are civil, mechanical and electrical. Apart form these, there
are various other branches like Aeronautical engineering, Ceramic engineering,
chemical engineering, computer engineering, automobile engineering, industrial
engineering, environmental engineering, marine engineering, textile engineering
etc.
Engineers work starting from planning, designing, construction, production,
testing, implementation and maintenance etc.
Engineers work on scientific theories to get practical solutions. Engineering
extends it's branches catering to industries, technology and business.
A student is expected to graduate with a solid technical background that
will enable him or her to contribute to finding solutions to the complex
problems facing our nation. Professionals in this field are in great demand
today and the demand keeps on burgeoning day by day. Engineering offers
tremendous scope for employment depending upon the area of specialization.
Apart from jobs in the private sector, engineers can find employment in
the public sector as well. There are numerous opportunities for engineers
in the computer software industry, too.
Engineers can join Defense services as commissioned officers. They have
great demand in Civil Aviation Industry and Merchant Navy. Other opportunities
include working as a Consultant in research / scientific organizations.
Engineers with Post Graduate degree get senior position in private and
government department or as a planner or advisor on basic infrastructure
development of the industry. An engineer with entrepreneurship abilities
can also set up his/her own enterprise.
Details of institutes offering engineering courses through correspondence
can be had from the following link
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