Engineering and Society (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Primary role of engineers in society
Primary role of engineers in society
Problem-solvers and innovators
Five key sectors where engineering has major impact
Five key sectors where engineering has major impact
Construction, Industry, Technology, Medicine, Communication
Four factors engineers consider in construction design
Four factors engineers consider in construction design
Safety, functionality, cost, and sustainability
Purpose of structural integrity in construction
Purpose of structural integrity in construction
Withstand environmental forces and wear over time
Benefits of industrial automation
Benefits of industrial automation
Improves efficiency, productivity, reduces waste, enhances safety
Three new manufacturing technologies in industry
Three new manufacturing technologies in industry
Automation, robotics, and 3D printing
What AI systems enable machines to do
What AI systems enable machines to do
Learn, think, and make decisions
Purpose of Internet of Things (IoT)
Purpose of Internet of Things (IoT)
Connecting physical and digital worlds
Cybersecurity role in engineering
Cybersecurity role in engineering
Protecting against cyberattacks and data breaches
Examples of biomedical engineering work
Examples of biomedical engineering work
Prosthetics, implants, diagnostic tools, treatments
Telemedicine definition
Telemedicine definition
Remote healthcare delivery via technology
Wireless technology applications in communication
Wireless technology applications in communication
Mobile phone networks and Wi-Fi systems