Mr. Owens’ 2nd Sem. Schedule:
1st Block (8:45 - 10:20) –Digital Electronics Hon.
2nd Block (10:26 – 11:58) – Princ. of Engineering Hon.
3rd Block (12:04 – 2:04) -- Planning
4th Block (2:10 – 3:45) --Princ. of Engineering Hon.
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING HONORS SYLLABUS
Brian Owens
Mauldin High School -- Room B324
Phone: 355-6536
Email: bowens@greenville.k12.us.sc
Website: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/bowens
Mr. Owens’ 2nd Sem. Schedule:
1st Block (8:45 - 10:20) –Principles of Engineering Hon.
2nd Block (10:26 – 11:58) – Digital Electronics Hon.
3rd Block (12:04 – 2:04) -- Principles of Engineering Hon.
A-Lunch (12:04 - 12:28)
4th Block (2:10 – 3:45) --Planning
**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.
Instructional Philosophy:
I believe that every student can learn. It is the job of the teacher to encourage and set up challenging learning situations. This second year 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. Students will work some individually, but mostly they will work with a partner or in groups. Students are required to participate and contribute with all assignments.
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:
Principles of EngineeringTM (POE) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th-12th grade students who are interested in science, math, and engineering. The major focus of the POE course is to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and cover various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. POE 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, and have successfully completed Introduction to Engineering and Design.
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. The major focus of the POE course is to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and cover various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. Principles of Engineering™ 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. Students are required to keep up with their work and notes, however, much of the work will be turned in electronically. The course of study includes:
-Definition and Types of Engineering
-Communication and Documentation
-Design Process
-Engineering Systems
-Statics and Strength of Materials
-Materials and Materials Testing in Engineering
-Engineering for Reliability
-Kinematics
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. Grades will follow the typical SC Grading Scale as listed below.
SC Grading Scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
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 -- Energy and Power
Time Days: 25 days
Lesson 1.1 Mechanisms (8 days)
Lesson 1.2 Energy Sources (5 days)
Lesson 1.3 Energy Applications (5 days)
Lesson 1.4 Design Problem – Energy and Power (7 days)
Unit 2 -- Materials and Structures
Time: 20 days
Lesson 2.1 Statics (7 Days)
Lesson 2.2 Material Properties (5 Days)
Lesson 2.3 Material Testing (5 Days)
Lesson 2.4 Design Problem – Materials and Structures (3 Days)
Unit 3 -- Control Systems
Time: 22 days
Lesson 3.1 Machine Control (8 days):
Lesson 3.2 Fluid Power (7 days):
Lesson 3.3 Design Problem – Control Systems (7 days)
Unit 4 -- Statistics and Kinematics
Time: 15 Days
Lesson 4.1 Statistics (3 Days)
Lesson 4.2 Kinematics (5 Days)
Lesson 4.3 Design Problem – Statistics and Kinematics (7 Days)
**Students must keep a class notebook. 3-Ring binders are usually the best since students can put work directly into them. Much of the students’ work will be submitted electronically, but it is always wise for them to keep original copies of all work turned in.