Principles of Engineering (POE) exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Students have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APB) learning. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. This course is aligned to NGSS and Common Core standards.
Introduction to EngineeringÂ
CP1 Course Number: 557
Level: College Prep 1 Credits: 2.5
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Introduction to Engineering is a one-semester course. Introduction to Engineering is a hands-on class designed to introduce students to the engineering design process, materials science, electricity and circuits, mechanical/structural design, creative problem solving, technical drawings, and other technology and engineering concepts in the state Technology & Engineering Curriculum Framework. Students will work
independently and in teams using math to analyze and solve applied physics principles to check and validate laboratory test results where possible.
