Principles of Engineering

Honors Principles of Engineering is a year-long honors course. This Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course is designed to be a broad-based survey course that will help students understand engineering, engineering technology and identify career possibilities. Theoretical and hands on problem-solving activities are emphasized. In this course, the students will be able to understand general engineering design principles, mechanical assembly and design, electronic control circuits, statics, properties of materials, and engineering job opportunities. Students can receive 3 semester hours of transcribed college credit. A weighted grade is given for this course.

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Course Goals & Objectives

Use mechanisms to manipulate speed, distance, force, and function
Create technical sketches and drawings
Calculate internal and external forces and investigate basic properties of materials
Control mechanical processes using computer software and hardware
Gather, organize, interpret, and formulate an understanding of data

Sample Units of Instruction (include but are not limited to)

Energy and power
Materials and structures
Control systems
Statistics and kinematics

Classroom Expectations

In addition to observing classroom rules established by the district and school…

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Maintain a proper workstation.
Use authorized software only and at the approved times. Do not visit unauthorized websites, download content/software, create/edit/delete documents and/or change software/system settings without approval.
Use tools and materials as demonstrated, observing safety guidelines and workstation requirements.
Follow directions the first time they are given, and complete assignments in the allocated time.
Do not eat or drink in the classroom/shop. These items are not allowed in the classroom/shop and should be thrown away (or recycled) at the door.

Grading Procedures

Grading is based on completion of assignments, unit projects, engineering notebook, and assessments. Following is the weighted grading scale:

A+ (5.0) 97% A (4.5) 90% B (3.5) 80% C (2.5) 70% D (1.5) 60% F (0) below 60%

Materials for Class

Pencils & pens
Quad-ruled notebook for engineering notebook (¼” graph paper, available in composition notebook & standard notebook binding)
Scientific calculator (required for Introduction to Engineering and Principles of Engineering).
- Recommend Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator (app. $20); other models used in other classes may be sufficient; does not have to include graphing capabilities
Gum erasers (optional)
Headphones (optional)

Text, Technology & Resources

PLTW curriculum, Learning Management System, Google Apps, and teacher website
STEM kits
PCs/workstations, workbenches, hand tools, and power tools
Design software, web apps, and extensions

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