Do you agree that a successful computer engineer

a.should be detailed-oriented; b.should have critical thinking and strong analytical skills; c.should be a strong communicator and an excellent problem solver; d. should able to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems?

Discuss it with your partner and give your grounds for each statement.

Fill the missing words into the sentences.

software, applications, schedule, layman's, developing, clients, operating, skills, team, computers, tasks, computer-related, office, engineers.

A computer engineer, also called a ___ engineer, is responsible for ___, testing and evaluating the software that makes our ___ work. They may develop new computer games, business ___ or even entirely new ___ systems. A computer engineer may also be responsible for constructing and managing an organization's computer system and providing technical support. A computer engineer typically works in an ___ or laboratory environment as part of a ___ and enjoys a traditional work ___. People who enjoy a career in computer engineering usually have strong analytical ___ and are able to focus on many ___ at once. Because computer ___ must work with customers and ___, the ability to express ___ ___ information in ___ terms is also valued.

Can you say now that this career is the right one for you? Prove it. Make a dialogue with your partner and discuss why you have chosen this career. Are job chances for IT specialists good in the near and far future?

Unit 7. Careers in Electrical Engineering.

1. Ask your partner the following questions to evaluate his potential to become an electrical engineer:

1. Are you interested in electrical devices and how they work?

Also, answer the questions given in Ex. 1, p. 8.

If the answers are “yes” and your partner does not struggle in math and science, can he pursue in electrical engineering? Dwell on it. Right down your arguments.

AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER CAREER.

Electrical Engineering is one of the biggest engineering fields.The future of electrical engineering looks very bright. Every industry deals with electricity and it means that electrical engineers will always be needed. So this is a great career to go into and it will be for many, many years to come.

Electrical engineers are experts in electricity, electro-magnetism and electronics. They learn how to use and control electricity. They specialize in power supply and generation. They create and maintain electrical devices of all kinds, including large scale electrical systems, different motors, electric drives, etc. They are also trained how to handle wiringand lighting installations in buildings, automobiles and different equipment. So they study electric circuits, electric machines, electronics, digital systems, etc. They also design, develop, test and supervise manufacturing of electrical equipment.

The job will require the electrical engineer to use science and technology to solve problems. What is great about being an electrical engineer is that graduates may find a job in many different industries such as construction, manufacturing and design. The electrical engineer may also do research and come up with new ideas.

Some of the tasks can and will be very challenging but with the proper education an electrical engineer will be able to perfectly solve every problem. Electric engineers perform their duties in offices and laboratories but may also be sent to work sites to supervise and troubleshoot. This is especially true for those who work in companies that manufacture complex equipment.

Complete the sentences using the words from the box.

power supply, electric drive, wiring, electric circuit,digital systems, supervise, challenging, troubleshoot, renewable

1. The invention concerns electric ___ for homes and industrial areas by using ___ power sources.

2. ___ ___ represent information using a binary system, where data can assume one of only two possible values: zero or one.

3. A ___ experience is difficult in a way but interesting or enjoyable.

4. ___ ___ is a set of devices to convert electric energy into mechanical energy.

5. To ___ is to observe and direct the work of someone or something.

6. The membrane is connected to an external ___ ___ through copper wire.

7. A system of wires providing electric circuits for a building is called ___.

8. To ___ means to find and correct faults in a mechanical or electrical system.

Speak about the career of an electrical engineer using the following words which describe his job duties.

to design, develop, test and supervise electrical equipment;

to create and maintain different electrical devices;

to handle wiring and lighting systems in buildings, automobiles and different equipment;

to supervise and troubleshoot, to understand and to keep to safety standards.

Can you say now that this career is the right one for you? Prove it. Make a dialogue with your partner and discuss why you have decided to go into this career. Are job chances for electrical engineers good in the near and far future?