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!