<p>Hey guys, sorry for the ignorant question, but I really want to know what engineering actually is? Ive gotten a lot of convoluted answers but Im still not sure about it, I was told you make stuff in simple terms? What does an engineering major learn? What kind of classes does an engineering major take in college? What kind of jobs do you do as an engineer and is the job market for engineers open, or is it tough getting a job after getting an engineering degree?</p>
<p>Sorry for all the questions, im a senior struggling with my future and what I want to do so any answers would help thanks a lot!</p>
<p>The simplest definition would be the application of math and science to solve problems.</p>
<p>An engineering major typically takes a lot of math and physics classes, some chemistry, some computer programming, plus more specialized topics for whatever branch they’re majoring in.</p>
<p>Exactly what an engineer does varies depending on which discipline. They often do designing and planning, but they can also do many seemingly unrelated jobs that require strong logic/math skills.</p>
<p>For most types of engineering, it’s “easy” to get a job. And by “easy” I mean there are lots of job openings but the schoolwork is very difficult.</p>
<p>^ Perfectly said. It helps to have a practical mind, not necessarily theoretical. You make compromises; it has to be good enough, not necessarily perfect. You can design bridges, dams, toasters, computers, airplanes, robots. The pay is good, the work is fun. The schooling is hard.</p>
<p>What attracted me to engineering was that I would actually be designing something, instead of pushing papers. I’m sure I could have made more money in accounting or business, but I love driving around town and seeing the buildings I helped create! The fact that a lot of the design is done with math is really cool. The variety of the work is also a positive part of the job. I’ve worked on dams, platforms for massive equipment, schools, parking garages, hospitals, houses, bridges, etc. I don’t get bored too often!</p>
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<p>Easy there, big fella. Don’t go too far with that statement. If you are truly going to be a good engineer, you need to have a little bit of both and know when the situation calls for the use of each.</p>