Course Description:

Engineering Concepts is the second course in the Engineering and Technology Pathway. Students will learn to design technical solutions to engineering problems using a whole systems approach to engineering design. Students will demonstrate the application of mathematical tools, teamwork, and communication skills in solving various design challenges while maintaining a safe work environment. The prerequisite for this course is Foundations of Engineering and Technology. 

Textbook/Provided Resources:  

Textbook: Wright, R Thomas, et al. 

Foundations of Engineering & Technology. 

Good-Heart-Willcox Co, 2019.

Brown, Ryan A., et al.

Engineering Fundamentals: Design, Principles, and Careers.    

Goodheart-Willcox Co, 2018

Onshape Learning Center onshape.com 

Solid Professor       solidprofessor.com

VEX       education.vex.com 

Google Google Classroom, Google Sites

Make-up Work Procedure: 

Unexpected events happen in everyone’s life at one time or another.  In the event something happens, please contact me as soon as possible.  Alternative assignments or make-up work will be worked out between the teacher and student, and the parents, if appropriate.  The earlier we discuss this, the more flexibility we have to find a positive solution.

Grading Procedures:

Formatives(40%): 

Biweekly Check-ins (8 per semester)

Progress: Have you met your milestones since the last cycle?

Professionalism: Are you self-directed, focused, and acting like a professional engineer?

Documentation: Is your notebook updated daily with high-quality evidence and reflections?

Safety: Are you wearing PPE and following all shop/lab safety protocols?

Organization: Is your physical workspace clean, and are your digital files named and filed correctly?

Mid-Project Reviews (2-3 per semester)

Problem Research: Evidence of deep research. Can you explain the "Why" and "How" of the tech/design?

Alternative Solutions: Does your documentation show at least 3 brainstormed ideas before selecting this one?

Requirements Traceability: Can every design choice be traced back to a project requirement/spec?

Prototyping & Testing: Do you show clear evidence of a "Low-Fidelity" test (Rough cut/Cardboard/Digital simulation)?

Design Iteration: Can you show at least one specific change made based on initial feedback/testing?

Summatives(60%):

Unit Tests (2 - 3 Per Semester)

Projects (2 - 3 per Semester)

Technical Specs: All constraints (size, eras, materials, etc.) met or exceeded.

Execution Quality: Digital: Clean edits/CAD. 

Physical: Precise build and finish.

Effectiveness: Solution perfectly performs its function or communicates its message.

Team Synchronization: Clear roles used to full potential; no members idle; parallel progress.

Documentation: Google Site/Slides are professional, synced, and tell the full project story.

Safety & Ethics: Digital: Sources cited; no stolen IP. 

Physical: Perfect PPE and tool safety.

Class Policies:

Warriors lead the way by focusing on our four core values: being Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, and Safe.

 RESPECTFUL

Tech Away: Keep all electronics and headphones in your bag and under your desk.

 Listen Up: Follow the teacher's instructions and listen attentively without interrupting.

 Kind Words: Use school-appropriate language and honor the ideas of your peers.

 Volume Control: Use a "6-inch voice" when speaking to others

RESPONSIBLE

 Be Prepared: Bring your supplies daily and sit in your assigned seat before the door shuts.

 Own Your Space: Keep your workstation neat and push your chair in before leaving.

 Work Hard: Complete your fair share of group work and meet all team deadlines.

 Follow Policy: Adhere to all campus and District Technology Network policies.

 RESILIENT

 Stay Positive: Keep a positive attitude and be willing to try new things.

 Keep Going: Persevere through tough problems and stay persistent with the engineering method.

 Growth Mindset: Focus on constant improvement and reflect daily on what went well.

 Show Up: Make every effort to be in class, especially on group work days.

 SAFE

 Lab Safety: No food or drinks are allowed in the lab area.

 Tool Care: Use tools only for their intended purpose; if you are unsure, ASK.

 Secure Area: Stay out of the storage room and makerspace without permission.

 Tech Safety: Use computers as tools, stay within ClassLink, and never charge personal devices in the classroom.

Consequences for Violations:

1.  Verbal Warning 

2.  Student-Teacher Conference 

3.  Parent Contact 

4.  Referral 

Note: Severe or repeated violations will result in an automatic referral.