Engineers combine their skills in mathematics, science, computers, and hardware.

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After completer chapitre 1, you should answer these questions:

• What is engineering?

• What are the differences among engineers, mathematicians, and
  scientists?

• What is mechanical engineering?

• Compare mechanical engineering to the other traditional engineering
  fields.

• Describe a half dozen products that mechanical engineers design,
  improve, or produce, and list some technical issues that must be solved.

• Describe several of the top ten achievements of the mechanical
  engineering profession.

• Discuss the career options and job titles that are available to mechanical engineers.

• Describe some of the main subjects that comprise a typical mechanical
  engineering curriculum.