Engineering has improved the quality of life in many ways. Prepare a brief report on one s...

Engineering has improved the quality of life in many ways. Prepare a brief report on one specific engineering contribution (i.e., a product, system, or process such as an irrigation method, a sewage system, or a particular type of harvester) to

a. energy conservation

b. environmental protection

c. food production

d. communication

e. transportation

f. shelter

g. health

In completing this assignment, please do the following:

i. Explain the need for a solution to the problem.

ii. Describe the design that was developed as a solution to the problem (use sketches as needed).

iii. Identify the specific engineering disciplines (e.g., chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical) that were involved in the contribution that you select, together with any major individual contributors.

iv. Use a tabular format to present the chronological development of this contribution, including any earlier solutions that preceded the final design.

v. List all references in complete form.