Introduction to Engineering

Course Number: 912 Meeting Times: 2 days/week, 1 semester/half year

Credits: 1/4 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Course Description

Students are introduced to basic principles in mechanical and electrical engineering, laying a foundation for subsequent study in engineering, applied physics and design. Students are introduced to the basic theory of mechanics and electricity and apply this knowledge in the form of hands-on projects.The course covers the engineering design process, mechanics, principles of electricity, software, microcontrollers and culminates in a capstone project.

Curriculum At A Glance

Engineering Design Process:

  • How do engineers solve problems?

Intro to Programming Circuits

  • Intro to Python through Phidgets (Microcontroller)

Intro to Circuitry

  • Breadboarding, LEDs, Resistors, and Ohm's Law

Intro to Robotics

  • Gears, Pulleys, and Mechanical Advantage


Each topic has an application challenge built in, where you get to learn about the topic area through the problem and apply what you know to solve a problem!

Past Projects