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As of August 18, 2024
JAMES “NIKKI” ROWE HIGH SCHOOL
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Principles of Applied Engineering
2024
Instructor Information:
1. Instructor: Juan Betancourt, Master of Science in Information Technology, Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Technology
2. Office Location: IA-1
3. Telephone #: 956-632-5100
4. FAX #: 956-632-8850
5. E-mail Address: juan.betancourt@mcallenisd.net
7. Office Hours: 03 10:10 AM-11:55 AM
Course Information:
1. Course Name: Principles of Applied Engineering
2. Course #/Section: 01, 02, 04, 05
3. Classroom Location: IA-1
4. Class Days/Times: M-F (01 8:15-9:05), (02 9:10-10:05), (04 11:05-11:55), (05 12:00-12:50 ), (06 1:35-2:25)
5. Google Classroom Code: email teacher
6. Remind Class Code:
7. Course Description:
Principles of Applied Engineering provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will develop engineering communication skills, which include computer graphics, modeling, and presentations, by using a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields of engineering and will be able to make informed career decisions. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.
Course Requirements, Evaluation Methods, and Grading Criteria:
1. Requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-10.
2. Required Textbook, Resources and Materials:
Principles of Applied Engineering, Reid, Reeping, Stephan
https://curriculum.vexrobotics.com/home.html
Materials:
Ruler 12 inches/30 cm
Earbuds wired ( 3.5mm jack)
3. Tutoring:
Tuesday and Wednesday
4:15-5:15 PM
4. Grading Categories:
Six Weeks
Exam/Test, Project, Term Paper, Presentation, Portfolio, Lab 60%
Quiz, Journal, Lab, Homework, Classwork, Benchmark 40%
Semester
1st /4th Six Weeks : ……….……….[25%]
2nd / 5th Six Weeks : ……………….[25%]
3rd / 6th Six Weeks :….……………..[25%]
Semester Exam 1 / 2:……..………..[25%]
Total: 100
5. Class Outline (Tentative)
1st SW
1. Engineering as a Discipline
2. The Profession of Engineering
Getting Ready for the Job
2nd SW
3. Engineering Systems and Design
5. Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drafting
Technical Drawing
3rd SW
5. Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drafting-cont
Introduction to AutoCAD
House Project
4thSW
TinkerCAD
4. Engineering Notebook
5th SW
Designing and Building an Arm
8. Computer Programming
6th SW
6. Electricity and Energy
9. Automation
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