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Application and Derivation of Technology. Getting from here to there, technology is everywhere. Objectives. Understand that Technology systems are often combined to create more complex systems Technology systems often interact with each other. Objectives.
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Application and Derivation of Technology Getting from here to there, technology is everywhere.
Objectives Understand that Technology systems are often combined to create more complex systems Technology systems often interact with each other.
Objectives Understand that the Core Technologies are the building blocks of all technology systems. Recognize the core technologies in common technology systems.
The Career Team Scientist: Helps discover and explains how the world around us works. Engineer: Defines the problem and comes up with a solution the problem. Technologist: Works closely with the engineer to make improvements to an existing product. Technicians: Tests, fixes and maintains products. Craft person: Builds the product that the Engineer designed.
The Core Technologies The building blocks of all technology systems
Technology Systems Combining Core Technologies to create products Mechanical – The engine and transmission of car Electrical – Battery and alternator to generate electricity Material – The stuff the car is made out of Electronic – Computer to control fuel consumption Thermal – Radiator to keep engine cool Fluid – air in the tires, oil for the brakes Optical - Head lights to see at night Structural – Frame of the car
Institutions and Enterprises Combining technology systems that run our economy School Paper Book Shelves Pen and Pencils Copy Machine Telephone School Busses Computers Lawn mower Television Refrigerator Chalk Board Lights Plumbing Chairs Books Desk Play ground equipment And a lot more…….
BioTechnology • Vaccines developed for use in immunization • require specialized technologies to support environments in which a sufficient amount of vaccines are produced. • Artificial ecosystems • Human-made complexes that replicate some aspects of the natural environment. • Genetic engineering • Involves modifying the structure of DNA to produce novel genetic make-ups. • Technological advances in agriculture • Genetically altered crops • Directly affect the time and number of people required to produce food for a large population.