Course Description (IED; 2 Semesters; 1 year):
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through 'Activity Based Problem Solving'.
The course assumes no previous knowledge, but students should be concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory mathematics and science for their respective grade level. Students will utilize engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of design problems. In addition, students use the most current version of 3D solid modeling AutoDesk Inventor to help them create solutions to problems. Students will continually develop their problem-solving skills throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.
We are a technology driven classroom and computers will become nearly a daily part of the course activity. Safety around networking devices and proper use of computer time for on task purposes are imperative for the success of the student. Issues deviating from expectations on this matter may result in failing assignments or even disciplinary action. Please consult your BHS student handbook regarding this issue. With the end goal in mind, we can have a great time learning this year--safely and on task.