Electrical Engineer

Thesis: The basics of becoming and working as an electrical engineer. Electrical Engineers are the driving force behind large manufacturing and utility companies that provide us with our everyday wants and necessities.

Outline

I. Introduction

A. What is an Electrical Engineer?

B. History behind Electrical Engineering

II. Reasons for becoming and Electrical Engineer

A. Interest in Science and Math

B. Work Experience

C. Scholarships

III. Education and Training

A. Associates Degree in Applied Mathematics

B. Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

C. Certifications

D. Licensing

IV. Work Day

A. Office Jobs

1. Programming

2. Planning

B. Field Work

C. Meetings and Discussions

V. Long-Term Changes in the Field

A. Increase in Job Opportunities

1. Subfields

2. Related Jobs

B. Technological Advancements

VI. Sub-fields

A. Power Engineering

B. Control Engineering

C. Electronic Engineering

D. Signal Processing

E. Telecommunications Engineering

F. Instrumentation Engineering

G. Computer Engineering

VII. Advantages and Disadvantages

A. Advantages

1. Contribution to Society

2. Salary

3. Permanence

B. Disadvantages

1. Licensing

2. Work Hours

VIII. Conclusion

Abstract

Because of my love for electricity as well as an interest in the concepts of mathematics and the liking of the different fields and areas in science I have chosen to become an electrical engineer. After doing my research and getting a better understanding of this field I am even more interested in pursuing a career as an electrical engineer. After my schooling at U.V.I, I plan to attend The University of...