<p>I want to know what is the different betwen the two engineering major
1-BSc . Applied Engineering
2-BSc Engineering Technology </p>
<p>our college(Yanbu Industrial College) is (Two+Two Years) , that means first two years we get Associate Degree in Engineering , the next two year if we complet it we get
BS.c in Applied Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering ,Electronics Engineering ,Mechanical Engineering ,Chemical Engineering ) . </p>
<p>BUT now as our college is going to (ABET-accredited) they decided to change the degree name from Applied Enginnering to Engineering Technology . </p>
<p>i've read about the two major but still i could not get it clear
this link talking about engineering technology
Department</a> of Engineering Technology :: Home Page</p>
<p>Khalid</p>
<p>about math we take </p>
<p>Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics
Calculus 1
Calculus 2
Calculus 3
Differenital Equations
Engineering Math</p>
<p>Engineering Technology is different than Engineering. I think the little pie chart thing on that website illustrates this quite well.</p>
<p>Engineering teaches you theory and applications. it is the more respected degree.</p>
<p>Engineering Technology is more hands-on and applications. it is not as respected as a degree and does not give you the same job opportunities as an engineering degree will. engineering technology is more on the craftsman/technician side.</p>
<p>OK fine, but what about Applied Enginnering
is it better than Engineering Technology or worse ??</p>
<p>Actually, I think that pie chart goes a little too far. Most companies shy away from Engineering Technology majors in plant operations. If something goes wrong and there's an event, you're going to get some backlash if an engineering technology major was running the show and not an engineer (now, whether a freshly minted engineer is better than someone with 20 years experience is questionable - they're just going to pick up on the fact that you don't have the most trained person possible).</p>
<p>The best example I've heard is that the difference between an Engineer and a Technologist is like the difference between a doctor and a nurse. Nurses get excellent training, and can handle a wide variety of routine treatments. But, the second something becomes non-routine or serious (i.e. surgery), you need a doctor to take over.</p>
<p>Applied engineering and engineering technology are the same thing - it's just a name change.</p>
<p>Is that means im Engineer or NOT ?
and what about all analysis courses and math that we are taken ? </p>
<p>see this pls
<a href="http://up.arabsgate.com/u/4521/3458/60431.jpg%5B/img%5D">http://up.arabsgate.com/u/4521/3458/60431.jpg
</a></p>
<p>I cannot read that. But, no, you are not an engineer with a degree in engineering technology.</p>
<p>It would actually be illegal to call yourself an engineer in the United States (not sure of the laws in Saudi Arabia, if there even are any regarding professional practice).</p>
<p>are there any information (web site, or documents) I can read regarding U.S. regulations that specify being an engineer?</p>
<p>I'll read it and i'll come back if needed </p>
<p>thank you very much</p>
