Principles of Engineering

Course Number: 86005200 Grade Levels: 9 - 12

Credit: 1.0

Class Notes & Assignments

Explanation of the Class

This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology and prepares them for post-secondary engineering programs by developing a more in-depth mastery of the required knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Through problem-based learning strategies, students study key engineering topics, including mechanisms, energy sources, energy applications, machine control, fluid power, statics, material properties, material testing, statistics, and kinematics. Exploring various technological systems and manufacturing processes help student learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. Using 3D design programs that are currently used in the field, students will gain a better understanding of the importance of math and science and their relations to the field. Students will have the chance to practice the skills learned by completing challenging yet fun projects designed to test their skills in design and knowledge of engineering. Students will also be introduced to MasterCAM, a Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) program used in industry, to produce some of their designs that they have created. Principles of Engineering also has a co-curricular component club SkillsUSA/BSTA, thus allowing students the opportunity to participate in engineering competitions at the local, state, and national levels. Participation in this club is highly encouraged.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering or upon teacher approval.

Special Note: Upon the successful completion of this and the other two engineering

classes, students will be eligible for Bright Futures Gold Seal Award.

BSTA/SkillsUSA Club Affiliation:

Students are strongly encouraged to join the co-curricular club BSTA/SkillsUSA. As a member of the club, students will be given the opportunity to practice their teamwork skills working with students from the other Engineering classes. They will be working on projects for their teachers, school, and the community. The students will also be given the opportunity to compete in the various competitions that we attend each year on the local, state, and national levels.

Club Membership Fee: $45.00

Payment Methods: Cash, Cashier Checks, or Money Orders.

Make them Payable to: Cypress Bay High School

Class Progression:

This is a year long class. Each quarter students will be responsible for the completion of various assignment based upon the lessons learned in class.

The class will cover the Following Topics:

1. AutoCAD Review - We will revisit the skills learned about the AutoCAD program

2. Solidworks - This 3D design program is another program that we will learn to use this

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3. Projects -

a. 1st quarter - Rube Goldberg Machine

b. 2nd quarter - Structural Engineering - Space Station Sldwrks

c. 3rd quarter - Car Crash Dummies

d. 4th quarter - Mastercam CNC Project - Name Plate

Class Assignment:

Class assignments are good ways in which to practice and review lessons learned in class over the topics being covered. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the assignments and submit them by the due date. The assignments are as follows:

1. Essential Questions

2. Lesson Graphic Organizer

3. 15 Question Sq3r Study Question Sheet

4. Class Assignments - Based upon Lesson

5. Homework Assignments - Based upon Lesson

6. Weekly Current Event

Note: Current Events are on line this year and must be completed by the

assigned due date & time. Friday 3:00 pm -- The can not be made up on

the CYA Days.

All assignments are to be completed and turned in every Friday by the end of the period.

Important Class Related Information:

1. Class Grading - Refer to Class Materials & Grading Tab

2. Class Rules & Expectations - Refer to the Class Rules Tab

Below you will find the template for the assignments necessary for the class. They are in PDF format so that they can be printed at home.