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Chapter 13
Designing the
World through
Engineering
Check Your Engineering IQ
Before you read this chapter, assess your current understanding of the chapter content by taking the chapter pretest.
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Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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Distinguish between the natural world and the designed world.
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Explain the purpose of designing through engineering.
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Identify seven categories of technologies.
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Describe the role of engineering design in each of the categories of technologies.
Technical Terms
agriculture
biotechnology
construction technologies
energy
green buildings
information and communication technologies
manufacturing technologies
medical technologies
power
transportation technologies
Close Reading
Chapter 13 distinguishes between the designed world and the natural world and provides an overview of the various
areas of technology that are created through engineering. As you read this chapter, consider the role engineering plays
in creating the designed world that you interact with every day.