Engineering is the art of applying scientific and mathematical principles, experience, judgment and common sense to make things that benefit people.

Engineers are problem-solvers-people who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker, safer and less expensively. They use skills and dedication to search for better ways to solve problems.

What do Engineers do?
 

Engineers today work on tomorrows problems.

Civil engineers design solutions to cope with many of our planet's most serious problems- foul air, decaying cities, roadways and bridges; clogged airports and highways; polluted streams, rivers, and lakes. They design large public structures and buildings for use anywhere, even on the moon!

Mechanical engineers can make our lives more comfortable by designing more efficient transportation and delivery systems for raw materials or products; improving the use of cryogenic techniques for super-conductivity; and improving the work environment through increased use of automation and robotics, more efficient heating, ventilation or refrigeration. They may even completely redesign the manufacturing process with special machinery to make production easier and more efficient.

Electrical engineers design product that meet human needs for today and tomorrow-huge power-generating systems in dams as well as the tiny electronic circuits that keep space-computers, TV's, stereo systems, and automated factories and seek ways to improve transmission of messages by laser beams.
 

Some other engineering specialties Include:
 

• Chemical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Forestry Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Mineral/Mining Engineering
• Computer Engineering

Difficult but WOW!
 

Engineers earn considerably more than other people who enter a career path with just a bachelor's degree. Sometimes this can be as much as 75-100% more per month depending on geographic location and engineering specialty.

Engineering is a rewarding career option that will make you feel good about contributing to a healthier, safer, and more enjoyable life for all citizens.

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The suggested courses for pre-engineering students at YVCC before transferring to WSU.

Engineering Programs at CWU

Engineering Programs at Univeristy of Washington, Seattle

UW - Prospective Transfer Students

University of Washington Equivalency Guide for YVCC