Engineering as a profession

• understanding of the basic sciences is essential

• if the foundation is weak, one can not see the bigger picture about problem solving

• one must be good at practical Mathematics

• one must communicate well with colleagues

• one must learn the fundamentals of solving engineering problems with consideration of safety, health and protection of life and costly equipment

• one should a master of cost-benefit analysis

• one should learn economic aspects as well as environmental impact of a project

• one should be aware of ethical consideration and human values & culture