Engineering is a learned profession.
Engineers possess specialized skills that allow them to apply their knowledge of science and technology to meet the needs of society, to solve its problems, and to pave the way for its future progress. As our society has become increasingly dependent upon science and technology, it has also become more dependent on engineers. Engineering applications range from the microscopic world such as integrated circuit design to the huge world of gigantic constructions such as dams, bridges, space shuttles, etc. The traditional engineering disciplines include civil, mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering. The growth of a variety of new engineering disciplines, such as computer, environmental, biomedical, architectural, aeronautical, aerospace, agricultural engineering and many others have been stimulated by the complex nature of the problems that modern society now face.