User:RichardF/Outline of technology

Technology refers to all tools and procedures. It is the state of knowledge and development at any given time on controlling our surroundings, and includes all tools (utensils, devices, machinery, inventions, and structures), all methods (skills, processes, and techniques), and all applied materials (both raw and manufactured). In the most general sense, technology is Man's ability to control Nature.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to technology:

Nature of technology[edit | edit source]

Components of technology[edit | edit source]

Knowledge
Tools
- Utensil
- Equipment
- Invention
- Machinery
- Structures (buildings, roads, bridges, canals, dams, etc.)
- Man-made systems (see system)
Infrastructure
- Public utility

Advancement of technology[edit | edit source]

Technological philosophy and theory[edit | edit source]

Branches of technology[edit | edit source]

Types	Major fields of technology
Applied science	Artificial intelligence\| Ceramic engineering\| Computing technology\| Electronics\| Energy\| Energy storage\| Engineering physics\| Environmental technology\| Materials science\| Materials engineering\| Microtechnology\| Nanotechnology\| Nuclear technology\| Optical engineering
Athletics and recreation	Camping equipment\| Playground\| Sports\| Sports equipment
Information and communication	Communication\| Graphics\| Music technology\| Speech recognition\| Visual technology
Industry	Construction\| Financial engineering\| Manufacturing\| Machinery\| Mining
Military science	Military technology\| Weapon systems\| Military equipment\| Military training
Domestic / residential	Domestic appliances\| Domestic technology\| Educational technology\| Food products and production
Engineering	Aerospace engineering\| Agricultural engineering\| Bioengineering\| Biochemical engineering\| Biomedical technology\| Chemical engineering\| Civil engineering\| Computer engineering\| Electrical engineering\| Electronics engineering\| Environmental engineering\| Industrial engineering\| Materials engineering\| Mechanical engineering\| Metallurgical engineering\| Nuclear engineering\| Petroleum engineering\| Software engineering\| Structural engineering\| Tissue engineering
Health and safety	Biomedical engineering\| Bioinformatics\| Biotechnology\| Cheminformatics\| Fire protection technology\| Health technologies\| Pharmaceuticals\| Safety engineering
Transport	Aerospace\| Aerospace engineering\| Marine engineering\| Motor vehicles\| Space technology\| Transport