Students cannot make an educated decision about what career to pursue without adequate information. This Brief Introduction from the Engineering Your Future series provides a broad introduction to the study and practice of engineering. It presents vital information in an interesting and easy-to-read manner. New to the 2009-2010 Edition: * Updated Statistical Information * Updated Examples and References New Third Edition features: * Now includes a History of Engineering * Offers updated salary and graduation statistics * Includes an updated Computer Tools chapter and improved, integrated Design and Problem-Solving chapters * Provides additional problems for most chapters Engineering Your Future has been developed with the following goals and objectives: * To expose students to the technical challenges, problems and functions of engineering * To introduce students to the professional characteristics and ethical responsibilities of engineers * To present problem-solving skills that will aid in the success of students in the classroom * To expose students to a teamwork approach to project completion * To introduce students to a design methodology that can be used in subsequent design courses There are four versions of Engineering Your Future in the series to meet a wide variety of course needs: Problem-Oriented , Short Course , Comprehensive , and A Brief Student's Guide .