80270/80275 *Principles of Engineering (POE)

Course Name: *PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE)

Course Number: 80270/80275

Open to: Grades 10-11-12

Length: 2 Semesters

Credits: 1 Credit at NHS

NOTE: College credit is available through MSOE, UW Oshkosh or St. Cloud State. Credits are transferable to other post-secondary schools.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and IED completion suggested.

NOTE: ▪Students will also be able to receive Science Equivalency credit by taking POE. This will be a science elective credit.

Content: Principles Of Engineering (POE) is the second course offered within the pre-engineering program sequence of the Project Lead the Way curriculum. This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEMs) courses of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Hands-on activities will be undertaken including the design and construction of electronic power packs, solar-powered vehicles, powered model vehicles, aerodynamics and aircraft fight, auto safety, and robotics and machine automation. Students interested in engineering or wishing to explore the work of mechanical, civil, electrical, or automotive engineering will benefit from this course as well as anyone interested in STEM careers.

Activities: Students will learn key concepts of visual communication to design and create tables, charts, and graphs to illustrate data. Students will use knowledge of material properties and effects of stress to build a support structure. Students will also apply concepts of mechanical, electrical and control systems in a design problem.

Cost: $30 Lab fee and a fee for college credits if taken for college credit.

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