Introduction
How can we be sure that the homes we live in, the vehicles we travel in, and the water we drink are safe? In all these aspects of our lives, we are protected by technical standards. It’s important that all engineers have a strong understanding of technical standards so that they can abide by them in their work. In this module, you’ll learn about what standards are and how they are developed. You’ll explore an example standard and think about how this document is useful to engineers and society. Finally, you’ll learn about where to find standards and how to access them.
Modes of Learning
In this module, students will use the following modes of learning:
- Videos
- An activity in which you explore a standard
This module will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to…
- Recognize what a standard is and its value to society
- Locate needed information in a standard
- Identify sources for finding standards
Key Terms & Concepts
- Standard
- Regulation
- Code
- Guideline
- Specification
