Introduction to Engineering & Design
Brian Owens
Mauldin High School -- Room B324
Phone: 355-6536
Email: bowens@greenville.k12.us.sc
Website: http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/bowens/default.aspx
Mr. Owens’ 1st Sem. Schedule:
1st Block (8:45 - 10:20) –Aerospace Engineering Hon.
2nd Block (10:26 – 11:58) – Intro. to Engineering Hon.
3rd Block (12:04 – 2:04) -- Planning
4th Block (2:10 – 3:45) --Intro. to Engineering Hon.
**I usually arrive at school by 7:30 a.m. in the morning and rarely leave before 4:00 p.m. I am always available to assist students with any extra help, but these are the best times to catch me.
Learning and Development Goals:
I believe that every student can learn. It is the job of the teacher to encourage and set up challenging learning situations. This introductory Engineering course incorporates students skills in other subjects, such as history, English, art, math, and technology. As the teacher, I must present the material in such a way that the student can see relationships.
I hope not only for the students to master the content of this course, but for them to also gain an appreciation and love for what they are doing. Even if the students do not continue on in the Engineering Academy, it is my goal for them to walk away with a positive educational experience that will reinforce their mastery of other content areas, such as math, science, and technology.
Course Description:
Introduction to Engineering DesignTM (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 9th or 10th grade students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, engineering standards, research and analysis, technical documentation, global and human impacts, communication methods, and teamwork. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education.
Textbook:
We will be following the Project Lead the Way Curriculum. Even though several reference texts will be used throughout the year, no specific textbook will be assigned to the student.
Prerequisites:
Students must show a strong science and mathematics background and have teacher/counselor recommendation.
Class requirements / objectives:
The course assumes no previous knowledge, but students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, students use a state of the 3D solid modeling design software package to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty 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.
Introduction to Engineering Design™ is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
The course of study includes:
· Design Process
· Modeling
· Sketching
· Measurement, Statistics, and Applied Geometry
· Presentation Design and Delivery
· Engineering Drawing Standards
· CAD Solid Modeling
· Reverse Engineering
· Consumer Product Design Innovation
· Marketing
· Graphic Design
· Engineering Ethics
· Virtual Design Teams
Grading System:
Classwork, Homework, Quizzes 40%
Tests / Projects 60%
Classwork and homework includes all in class assignments done in class or begun in class and finished for homework. Most work is checked for completion, however, some classwork assignments may be graded for accuracy as well. All work turned in for a grade is must be turned in on the due date. Points will be deducted for work turned in after the due date. Quizzes are given periodically to assess students understanding of a given concept between tests. Students are expected to keep up with work daily and to ask questions when they do not understand something. If a student is absent, missed work is due the next day unless they make other arrangements with the teacher. It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to get assignments missed when absent and to make arrangements with the teacher to make up quizzes or tests.
Projects and hands-on activities are an integral part of this class. Students are required to follow all safety rules and guidelines discussed in the safety contract signed by both the student and the parent. Labs should be fun, but safety of everyone is of the utmost priority. Any student violating safety rules or horse playing during labs will receive a zero for the assignment and will be referred to the administration for disciplinary action. A student who is absent for a lab is responsible for making arrangements with the teacher to make up the assignment.
Tests are given to assess the students’ mastery of the course content. Review sheets will be given before every test and should be completed by the student before the test day. Retests are NOT given, so it is important that students prepare adequately for the tests.
Class Rules / Consequences:
My classroom rules are simple ( I call them the 4 “P’s”.)
1) Punctual. (Students should get to class on time.)
2) Prepared. (Students should bring books, notebooks, and pencils to class everyday.)
3) Polite. (RESPECT for the teacher and other students is REQUIRED.)
4) Practice all school rules. (If it is a school rule, it is a class rule.)
Consequences for breaking rules are as follows:
First Offense – Warning.
Second Offense – 15 min. detention. (Call home.)
Third Offense -- 30 min. detention. (Call home.)
Fourth Offense -- Office referral.
*Students may go to the restroom as needed with the permission of the teacher.
*Students have 5 school days from an absence to make up work unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher.
*Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. This is a breaking of the school’s honor code and any student caught cheating will receive a zero for the assignment and the appropriate discipline referral.
Outline and time frame of Units:
Unit 1: Design Process Time: 8 days
Unit 2: Technical Sketching and Drawing Time: 5 days
Unit 3: Measurement and Statistics Time: 6 days
Unit 4: Modeling Skills Time: 7 days
Unit 5: Geometry of Design Time: 6 days
Unit 6: Reverse Engineering Time: 7 days
Unit 7: Documentation Time: 14 days
Unit 8: Advanced Computer Modeling Time: 6 days
Unit 9: Design Team Time: 15 days
Unit 10: Design Challenges Time: 5 days
**Students must keep a class notebook. 3-Ring binders are usually the best since students can put work directly into them. Work will be saved throughout the year to be put into a cumulative portfolio.