This lecture introduces engineering concepts. It defines engineering as using scientific knowledge to solve problems within constraints. Engineers conceive ideas, design solutions, implement them, and manage waste. Good engineers have technical skills, solve problems creatively, communicate effectively, consider societal impacts, and continuously learn. The lecture outlines graduate attributes like applying engineering fundamentals, analyzing problems, designing solutions, investigating issues, using modern tools, and understanding professional responsibilities. It discusses soft skills and assigns students to analyze a product's societal benefits, user-centric design, and environmental impacts, and to examine a case where safety was compromised by neglecting duties.