EGE 3103

Engineers and Society

Technology, Engineering & Society

(Lecture 4)

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by Ir Kua
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 Invention

 Innovation

 Technology and its impact on society

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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 Able to describe wider perspective of society,

emphasising the role of the professional engineer

 Able to understand the key economic and technology

issues that affect the promotion & improvement of
industrial activity in Malaysia

 Able to recognize and appreciate the socio economy

and basic technological issues relating to the local
industries.
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 WORLD’S 10 BEST INVENTIONS

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 Invention + Innovation = Technology

Invention is the discovery of

new processes, ideas or tools. Only a new
or previously unknown discovery can be
considered an invention.

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 Invention + Innovation = Technology

Innovation, is the use

or development of an invention
for some useful purpose.

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 Invention + Innovation = Technology

Technology is the
result of invention and
innovation.
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Technology

“Application of knowledge to the practical aims of human life or to

changing and manipulating the human environment. Technology
includes the use of materials, tools, techniques, and sources of
power to make life easier or more pleasant and work more
productive. Whereas science is concerned with how and why

things happen, technology focuses

on making things happen”
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 Lecture 4
Space technology

International Space Station

The ISS serves as :

A research laboratory

Testing of spacecraft systems and equipment required for

missions to the Moon and Mars.

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Discuss and present the following topics:

1.History of technology and impact on society

2.Technological advancement in a specific field :

eg. space technology, nanotechnology,
environmental technology

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