Title: Define technology.
Course: Introduction to Technology and Engineering (21051-18) > Section: Introducing Technology

Definition should include that technology is the application of knowledge, creativity, and resources (i.e., tools, energy, materials, people, time, information, capital) to solve problems and extend human potential in areas such as

•    material conversion and processing
•    transportation and logistics
•    energy and power
•    information and communication
•    the built environment
•    medical and health-related technologies
•    agricultural and biological technologies
•    computation, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics.

Process/Skill Questions:

•    What is technology?
•    Why is the study of technology important?
•    How does technology affect the average individual?
•    What is the relationship between technology and science? Between technology and engineering?
•    How is math used in technology and engineering?