The expanding world of engineering

"An engineer's training helps to systematically analyze complex information and apply a holistic approach in designing solution."How an engineer accomplishes this?

First of all, we must know that what is engineer's training? Engineer's training usually embraces computer technology, mathematics and physics. Besides, some may include environment, safety, health learning ,systems control and some specific trainings of different aspects such as electrical, mechanical and civil.

Most of the engineers should be able to use different computer softwares to control different sorts of control systems. It's because engineer's works can be running transportation systems, managing health-care systems or large scale projects and mega developments which are mentioned in Prof. Seeram Ramarkrishna's article.

As an electrical engineering student, I have been trained in electrical installation practice, lighting and electrical system design, basic scientific computing, power monitoring, integrated building systems. Most of them are system control related. I think engineering students should not just focus on the theoretical knowledge but on practical. I believe engineering education would also provide some sorts of practical trainings to engineering students. How are these works related to the systematically analysis of engineers?

Engineers must follow the step by step instructions for doing an analysis. That is the work they usually do in their trainings and also when using a software of control system. Firstly, they divide a complex sets of information into many small sets. Then, they would find out the solutions individually. They also think about what is the next stage or result when doing the first one in each small parts. There are general sequence and various stages needed to be undertaken to find out the outcomes.

We know that if a small part of control system is failed, serious consequences may be triggered. Therefore, engineers are aware of each steps. They consider the possible results when doing each parts. If there is any conflict, they will avoid it. Finally, they would also link up the related information from different parts. Mostly, engineers would also find out the solutions which are analysed by mathematics and physics. That's the systmaticlly approach in designing solutions.

Personally, systematically analysis is a effective way to design solution. It provides a comprehensive approach to outcomes, evaluation, monitoring and strategic planning. It helps us to think about the strategic planning steps, determine which parts should be the focus and the overall monitoring. Engineers have the mind of systematically analysis, that may be the main reason why the world of engineers is expanding.