Biomedical Engineering - Biomedical Engineers analyze and design solution to problems in biology and medicine.
Job Description
Biomedical engineers design artificial products and systems, artificial devices that replace body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems. These engineers design and analyze solutions to biology and medicine. Biomedical Engineers are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care. Biomedical equipment is also high priority to Biomedical Engineers. The equipment must also be installed, maintained, repaired, and evaluated by them. Chemists, life scientists, and medical scientists sometime work with Biomedical Engineers to research the engineering aspects of biological systems of humans and animals.
Biomedical engineers design artificial products and systems, artificial devices that replace body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems. These engineers design and analyze solutions to biology and medicine. Biomedical Engineers are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care. Biomedical equipment is also high priority to Biomedical Engineers. The equipment must also be installed, maintained, repaired, and evaluated by them. Chemists, life scientists, and medical scientists sometime work with Biomedical Engineers to research the engineering aspects of biological systems of humans and animals.
Education
High school students interested in a biomedical field are recommended to take courses such as, chemistry, physics, biology, and calculus. Drafting, computer programming, and mechanical drawing courses are also very useful. Most Biomedical Engineers have a bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering. Most Biomedical Engineering programs focus on mostly engineering and biological sciences. Programs include both laboratory-based courses and classroom-based courses. Other courses include biological sciences such as, physiology. Biomedical Engineering programs are accredited to ABET.
High school students interested in a biomedical field are recommended to take courses such as, chemistry, physics, biology, and calculus. Drafting, computer programming, and mechanical drawing courses are also very useful. Most Biomedical Engineers have a bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering. Most Biomedical Engineering programs focus on mostly engineering and biological sciences. Programs include both laboratory-based courses and classroom-based courses. Other courses include biological sciences such as, physiology. Biomedical Engineering programs are accredited to ABET.
Job Outlook
It is projected that from 2012 to 2022 the percent change for biomedical engineers will be 27%. This branch of engineering will grow much faster than average because of the breadth of activities these engineers engage in. The increase also comes from the baby-bloom generation. This generation will expect an increase in biomedical devices and procedures such as, knee and hip replacements.
Employment Opportunities
Between the years 2012-2022 there is suppose to be an estimate of 5,200 more jobs for biomedical engineers.
Positive and Negative Impacts
The negative impacts of biomedical engineers are the high growth rates but, limited jobs. Biomedical engineers are expected to grow up to 62% by 2020 but, this only accounts for 9,700 new jobs. The positive impacts of biomedical engineering are they are constantly developing new ways to make our lives better like inventing prosthetic limbs.
A Brief Biomedical Engineering Timeline
It is projected that from 2012 to 2022 the percent change for biomedical engineers will be 27%. This branch of engineering will grow much faster than average because of the breadth of activities these engineers engage in. The increase also comes from the baby-bloom generation. This generation will expect an increase in biomedical devices and procedures such as, knee and hip replacements.
Employment Opportunities
Between the years 2012-2022 there is suppose to be an estimate of 5,200 more jobs for biomedical engineers.
Positive and Negative Impacts
The negative impacts of biomedical engineers are the high growth rates but, limited jobs. Biomedical engineers are expected to grow up to 62% by 2020 but, this only accounts for 9,700 new jobs. The positive impacts of biomedical engineering are they are constantly developing new ways to make our lives better like inventing prosthetic limbs.
A Brief Biomedical Engineering Timeline
- 1590 - Janssen invented the first microscope.
- 1675 - Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria and protozoa.
- 1816 - The idea of the stethoscope is introduced when a French physician named Rene Lanennec rolled up a newspaper and listened to his patients chest.
- 1883 - A vaccine for rabies is invented.
- 1920 - Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin.
- 1930s - The artificial pacemaker was invented by Albert S. Hyman.
- 1944 - DNA was discovered to be the material substance of genes.
- 1945 - The first kidney dialysis machine is invented by Willem J. Kolff.
- 1948 - Kevin Touhy invented the plastic contact lens.
- 1950s - The first hip replacement was developed by John Charnley, which lead to other joint replacements, such as knee and shoulder.
- 1954 - The first human kidney transplant is lead by a team of doctors at the Boston's Peter Bent Brigham.
- 1963 - Laser treatments to prevent blindness are developed.
- 1971 - Bausch and Lomb created the first soft contact lens.
- 1972 - The CAT scan is introduced.
- 1984 - DNA fingerprints were developed.
- 1987 - The first laser surgery on a human cornea is performed by Steven Trokel.
Civil Engineering - The branch of engineering that designs, constructs, supervises, operates, and maintains large construction projects and systems for public use.
Job Description
Civil Engineering involves the designing and constructing of roads, bridges, water and energy systems, airports, railways, dams, ports and other public works. These engineers affect people in their everyday lives. They may work in private companies or for the government.
Civil Engineering is divided into many smaller branches, such as Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Structural Engineering is concerned with the design and analysis of structures. Geotechnical Engineering is concerned with rock and soil, such as foundations and retaining walls. Transportation Engineering deals with transporting people and goods with ease and safely. Transportation Engineers design and construct streets, canals, highways, rail systems, airports, and ports. And finally, Environmental Engineering is concerned chemical, biological, and thermal waste, and the purification of air and water.
Civil Engineering involves the designing and constructing of roads, bridges, water and energy systems, airports, railways, dams, ports and other public works. These engineers affect people in their everyday lives. They may work in private companies or for the government.
Civil Engineering is divided into many smaller branches, such as Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Structural Engineering is concerned with the design and analysis of structures. Geotechnical Engineering is concerned with rock and soil, such as foundations and retaining walls. Transportation Engineering deals with transporting people and goods with ease and safely. Transportation Engineers design and construct streets, canals, highways, rail systems, airports, and ports. And finally, Environmental Engineering is concerned chemical, biological, and thermal waste, and the purification of air and water.
Education
The first step to become a civil engineer is to successfully finish high school. Some recommended courses taken in high school are algebra, trigonometry, chemistry and physics. Qualities such as problem solving, writing, math, leadership, organizational, and decision-making are needed for a civil engineer.
There are also degrees you would get in college to become a civil engineer such as a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering, or an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Also needed is a program accredited by ABET.
The first step to become a civil engineer is to successfully finish high school. Some recommended courses taken in high school are algebra, trigonometry, chemistry and physics. Qualities such as problem solving, writing, math, leadership, organizational, and decision-making are needed for a civil engineer.
There are also degrees you would get in college to become a civil engineer such as a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering, or an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology. Also needed is a program accredited by ABET.
Job Outlook
Civil engineering is expected to grow 20% from 2012 to 2022 this is faster than average for most occupations. As infrastructure grows so does the need for civil engineers to replace and put in new buildings.
Employment Opportunities
There is suppose to be an estimate of 53,700 more jobs between the years 2012-2022 for civil engineers. This is faster than average for most jobs.
Positive and Negative Impacts
The positive impacts of civil engineers is they get to improve and make our structures better and more reliable. The negatives of civil engineers are there is a lower pay than most jobs they only earn $83,000 annually while, petroleum engineers ($128,000) and chemical engineers ($94,500) both earn more than civil engineers.
A Brief Civil Engineering Timeline
Civil engineering is expected to grow 20% from 2012 to 2022 this is faster than average for most occupations. As infrastructure grows so does the need for civil engineers to replace and put in new buildings.
Employment Opportunities
There is suppose to be an estimate of 53,700 more jobs between the years 2012-2022 for civil engineers. This is faster than average for most jobs.
Positive and Negative Impacts
The positive impacts of civil engineers is they get to improve and make our structures better and more reliable. The negatives of civil engineers are there is a lower pay than most jobs they only earn $83,000 annually while, petroleum engineers ($128,000) and chemical engineers ($94,500) both earn more than civil engineers.
A Brief Civil Engineering Timeline
- 2800 - 2400 B.C. - The pyramids in Egypt were built.
- 220 B.C - The Great Wall of China is built.
- 1747 - The first civil engineering school, the National School of Bridges and Highways, is opened in France.
- 1768 - John Smeaton became the first self-proclaimed civil engineer.
- 1904 - 1914 - The Panama Canal is built. John Findlay Wallace was appointed the chief engineer for this project by President Theodore Roosevelt.
- 1931 - The Empire State Building is completed. The skyscraper was designed by William F. Lamb.
- 1935 - 1940 - The Hoover dam is built.
- 1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is finished. The bridge is designed by Joseph Strauss.
- 1956 - The Interstate Highway System is established by President Eisenhower as a national priority.