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Engineering Fundamentals: Design, Principles, and Careers, 4th Edition

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• Explore engineering careers, disciplines, and real-world applications.
• Learn problem-solving, design, and engineering fundamentals.
• Support STEM learning with hands-on activities and certifications.

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Title Overview

Title Overview

Engineering Fundamentals: Design, Principles, and Careersprovides a complete introduction to the exciting world of engineering in two parts. Part 1 starts with an overview of engineering and its impacts, the engineering career path and required skills, and the engineering design process. Part 2 covers ten common engineering disciplines in depth. For each discipline, career options, educational requirements, basic math and science principles, and real-world applications are presented. The content fully supports STEM initiatives and an activity-based curriculum.


  • Strong end-of-chapter pedagogy designed to assess multiple levels of learning with Know and Understand, Apply and Analyze, and Critical Thinking questions, as well as Communicating about Engineering activities.
  • Students learn methods to identify problems, brainstorm, and develop solutions.
  • Correlated to the ITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy, NOCTI Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology Credential, and YouScience Engineering Technology industry certification.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part 1. Engineering Design
Part 2. Engineering Disciplines

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About the Author

About the Author

Ryan A. Brown
is a professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Illinois State University. He currently teaches courses for preservice teachers on topics such as instructional methods and assessment, as well as graduate courses that focus on teacher education and curriculum theory. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Technology and teaches a course on teaching energy, power, and transportation. Previously, he taught a variety of courses at the secondary level, including design processes, transportation systems, and fundamentals of engineering. Dr. Brown coauthored Exploring Design, Technology & Engineering with Dr. R. Thomas Wright and Energy, Power, and Transportation with Dr. Len S. Litowitz.

Joshua W. Brown is a professor in the Department of Technology and Engineering Education at Illinois State University. In this position, he prepares future technology and engineering education teachers, teaches engineering design graphics, and is actively involved in the student organizations Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Student Association (TEECA) and the Technology Student Association (TSA). His research focus is in STEM education and integrating engineering into secondary classrooms.

Michael Berkeihiser is a Technology and Engineering teacher and chair of the Technology and Engineering department at Unionville High School in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He teaches courses in engineering, engineering design, architectural design, electronics, and robotics. Mr. Berkeihiser coauthored Manufacturing and Automation Technology with Dr. R. Thomas Wright.

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Quote“This text serves as a good introduction to engineering, types of engineering careers, and specifics with respect to each of the various industry sectors of engineering.” Quote

David Black, Clark Magnet High School, CA.

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