Engineering and Society (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards

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Role of engineers in society

Problem-solvers creating innovative solutions for challenges

Five major engineering sectors

Construction, Industry, Technology, Medicine, Communication

Key factors in construction design

Safety, functionality, cost, sustainability

Purpose of structural integrity

Withstand environmental forces and wear over time

Modern manufacturing technologies

Automation, robotics, 3D printing

Industrial automation benefits

Improves efficiency and productivity, reduces waste, enhances safety

AI engineers' role

Develop algorithms enabling machines to learn, think, decide

Internet of Things (IoT)

Systems and devices connecting physical and digital worlds

Cybersecurity engineering role

Protect digital systems from cyberattacks and data breaches

Biomedical engineering focus

Solve biological/medical problems, develop prosthetics/implants

Telemedicine definition

Technologies enabling remote healthcare delivery

Telecommunications engineering

Develop new networks and improve communication speed/quality

Satellite communication uses

Voice/data transmission, television broadcasting

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