History of Engineering
First electrical engineer: William Gilbert
First steam engine, 1698, Thomas Savery, rise to
the industrial revolution, mass production
Rise of engineering as a profession, 18th century
Mechanicals arts, incorporated into engineering
MODERN ERA
Electral engineering, origins in the experiments of
Alessandro Volta, 19th century
Invention of the electric motor, 1872
Work of James Maxwell and Heinrich Hertz, 19th
century, field of Electornics
Chemical engineering, developed in 19th century
1990, rise of computer technology, first search
engine, computer engineer Alan Emtage
PHASES
Pre-scientific revolution
Industrial revolution
Second industrial revolution
Information revolution
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
New manufacturing process, 1760 – 1820
From hand production methods to machines
Marks a turning point, every aspect of life
influenced
Began in UK