29 Mart 2008 Cumartesi

History Of Engineering and Engineering Education





The history of "engineering" starts from the earliest times when humans began to make inventions, such as the pulley, lever, or wheel.An engineer is someone who makes useful or practical inventions.On the other hand,in 1320's,engineering is divided in two.First, military engineering,they are constructors of military engines,military weapons,maps,harbors,barracks,camuflage equipments.Second civil engineering making non-military projects, such as bridges,buildings.
In the 19th century engineering become more narrowly using in the fields mathematics and science.In addition to military and civil engineering,mechanic arts are included in engineering and universities began to education of engineering.
Three schools in the United States were the first to offer an engineering education:
1817 – The U.S. Military Academy (West Point, New York)
1819 – An institution now known as Norwich University (Vermont)
1825 – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (New York)

references:
http://www.futuresinengineering.com/what.php?id=1
http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/history.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering#Engineering_in_a_social_context

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