Print this page Technology in Society
John Andrew, P.E.
Course Outline
This 6 PDH course includes basic elements of technology in our society today that are applications of: industrial, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and production engineering disciplines. The focus is on developing new; product, process, and quality solutions. Technology is the source of much prosperity and offers a bright new future for those nations that embrace it. The possibility of growing new organs from a few skin cells is nearby. The emerging hydrogen economy promises to replace gasoline in fuel cell driving cars and other vehicles is already a reality.
Major topics are:
1-SCIENCE
2-TECHNOLOGY
3-ENGINEERING
4-ETHICS
5-CULTURAL DIVERSITY
6-ENVIRONMENT
7-GLOBALIZATION
The course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course the student will understand the following summaries:
- Basic steps in the scientific method;
- Electromagnetic radiation transmission;
- Albert Einstein’s discovery method;
- How inventions create wealth;
- Innovating with your subconscious mind;
- Future technologies forecast;
- AutoCAD “Inventor” Software;
- The Sky Car is described;
- Hydrogen can replace gasoline;
- The topics in the professional engineering exam listed;
- Review the engineers’ code of ethics;
- Who gave us the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
- Mine Health and Safety Act summary;
- Cultural diversity defined;
- A scientific analysis of diversity;
- National Ambient Air Quality Standards data;
- The Environmental Protection Agency’s Roll;
- Useful globalization data links; and
- The World Bank’s work summery.
Intended Audience
The information will be especially useful to students, entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators who want to update their knowledge base concerning some of the most important elements of technology in society today.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be encouraged to look ahead to and participate in the possibilities of new technologies in his or her engineering discipline.
Course Introduction
The market place for industrial products today demands innovation, improved designs, high reliability, quality, and low prices. This means rapid prototyping and production systems that are agile and able to change more rapidly. The basic components of innovation in technology are outlined in the course.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to study the following course content in PDF format:
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Course Summary
A brief and to the point summary of basic technology is provided in these notes that will provide information that can be applied to real world applications.
Related Links
1. The United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Page at www.uspto.gov provides links to information about all aspects pertaining to invention patents.
2. Summary list of inventions: http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventions/a/FamousInvention.htm
3. The National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/about/glance.jsp
4. DARPA is the central research and development organization: http://www.darpa.mil/
5. Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/newsreleases.htm
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
