Engineering

Introduction to 3D Modeling and Engineering

This STEM course is designed as a basic introduction to engineering. Students will learn to create 3D solid models and use the design process to apply it to simple engineering projects.

Students will apply:

Basic understanding of linear functions and equations to analyze data.
Geometric relationships, calculations, and spatial skills to create designs in Solidworks

Students will learn:

Use of basic measuring instruments to design and analyze products.
Basic functions of Solidworks to design parts and assemblies.
Basic Engineering drawing layout and proper dimensioning through hand drawings and Solidworks generated drawings.
Mathematical modeling in Excel to test and analyze designs.

Projects completed:

Puzzle Cube Project:
- Brainstorming, sketching, and designing in Solidworks
- Construct the cube and a 3D printed storage box
- Test, graph, and analyze data regarding puzzle time and attempts
3D Print Balloon Car:
- Research airflow principles
- Design nozzles, car, and wheels in Solidworks
- Graph and analyze data to find maximum vehicle mass
- Test for mass effects and speed
Cardboard Box Project:
- Research box designs
- Learn sheet metal functions in Solidworks
- Utilize the laser engraver to cut a box design
Balsa Bridge Project:
- Design a bridge in Solidworks using weldment tools
- Analyze stress and strain to predict failure points
- Stress test a constructed bridge on a structural tester
- Analyze performance of the physical bridge, compare actual results to a simulation

Skills learned, reinforced, advanced and applied:

Problem solving
Basic operations and procedures
Applied math
Design concepts
Creating and reading basic Engineering drawings

Activities:

Learn basic measuring techniques
Learn basic hand drawings
Learn basic Solidworks functions
Learn basic Engineering drawing layout and dimensioning
Design and build a puzzle cube
Design and 3D print a container for the puzzle cube
Design and test a 3D printed balloon car
Learn basic sheet metal Solidworks functions
Design, laser cut, and build a cardboard storage box

Fees & Supplies: $20 course fee

Fundamentals of Engineering

This STEM course is designed as a team based, intermediate introduction to engineering. Students will learn how to use the Design Process in teams of 3-4 students to develop and communicate design ideas. Hands-on learning activities using experimental design, data analysis, building, and testing, will be used to design and fabricate products. Math and Science concepts will be used to design and test the products. Designs will be created using 3D Solid Modeling, so prior use and knowledge is required. Students will learn to create and present technical presentations for each project.

Projects completed:

Skills learned, reinforced, advanced and applied:

Problem-solving
Design concepts
Basic operations and procedures
Team building
Technical writing
Presentation skills

Activities:

Research Engineering disciplines and career choice
Use statistical analysis to evaluate Quality Control of a measured product
Use experimental design and data analysis using mathematical modeling to design and test windmill blades
Build and test simple machines
Test and analyze different material strengths
Design, build, and test a laser cut cardboard stool
Apply basic electricity and magnetism principles to automate lab scale manufacturing processes
Robot programming

Fees & Supplies: $20 course fee

Principles of Engineering

Digital Electronics and Automation

This course exposes students to combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will study digital electronic circuits that are used to process digital signal outputs to program and control lab scale pneumatic manufacturing equipment. Students will learn pneumatic and electrical schematic design using logic-based control. This course will align with the current engineering and manufacturing learning pathways. It is also a good compliment course to take with Math and Logic (MA528).

Skills learned, reinforced, advanced and applied:

Problem-solving
Design concepts
Basic operations and procedures
Team building
Technical drawing
Presentation skills

Activities:

Wire series and parallel circuits using a breadboard
Wire digital circuits using diodes, logic gates, and breadboards
Simplify digital circuit design using Boolean Algebra, K-Mapping, and DeMorgan Theory
Program and automate lab scale pneumatic manufacturing equipment.
Design and automate a manufacturing process
Robot programming

Fees & Supplies: $20 course fee

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