Introduction to Engineering

Course Number: 86005500Grade Levels: 9 - 12

Credit: 1.0

Introduction to Engineering - Class Notes and Assignments

Explanation of the Class:

This course exposes students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communications methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will employ engineering & scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, they will learn, how to design using various design programs, including 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions, document the process of, and communicate the results. This course satisfies the computer requirement needed for graduation. This is the first level of the courses in Engineering that are offered here at Cypress Bay High School.

Prerequisite: None

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, Money Orders, or Cashier Checks.

Make 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. Hand Drafting - We will learn about the drafting process and how to create design,

dimension, label, and present the drawing made in class.

2. AutoCAD - This 2D design program is base program from which I base my class.

During the year will will learn about and how to use the program.

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

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4. Projects -

a. 1st quarter - Architectural Design - Dream House Plans, Dream House Model

b. 2nd quarter - Structural Engineering - Bridge Design

c. 3rd quarter - Mechanical Engineering - The better Mouse Trap, Co2 Dragster

d. 4th quarter - Aero-Space Design /Plane Design - Rockets & Planes

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.