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Engineering: An Introduction for High School
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A Brief History of Engineering
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6.1
About a Brief History of Engineering
6.2
Historical Themes
6.3
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
6.4
Engineering in Medieval and Renaissance Europe
6.5
The Industrial Revolution
6.6
Rise of the Corporation
6.7
The Early Twentieth Century
6.8
The Computer Age
6.9
Potable Water (Possible Sidebar)
6.10
A Brief History of Engineering Conclusions
6.11
A Brief History of Engineering Vocabulary
6.12
A Brief History of Engineering References
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How engineers use creativity and judgment to solve societal problems, how complex engineering problems are usually solved by teams, and the intended desirable consequences and unintended undesirable consequences of engineering are covered.
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integrated circuit
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vacuum tube
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unintended consequences
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typesetting
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trade organization transcontinental
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reservoir rule of thumb
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printing press
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piston
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minicomputer
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microprocessor
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locomotive
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judgment
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interchangeable parts
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human capabilities
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engineering
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Date Created
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