Principles of Engineering

Principles of Engineering – 0817 Full Year – 1 Credit Grade 10 – 12

Suggested Coursework: Algebra I and Physics

What is an engineer? What do they do? How does an engineer solve design problems? Would I like to be an engineer? These questions are important to a student considering engineering as a possible career. Principles of Engineering is an activities-oriented course designed to provide students with the answers to those questions and more. Students will be introduced to the principles, skills, techniques, and tools used by those in the field of engineering. Principles of Engineering is designed to give students a basic understanding of physics and help them apply it to real-life situations. Throughout the course, the student will investigate the principles of engineering. They will build, evaluate, measure, monitor, and use models to simulate real-life engineering problems. Principles of Engineering will also allow students to integrate and apply math and science with technology to solve real world problems. Activities to include: robotics, mouse-trap cars, pneumatic arms, designs using Solid Works, and Auto Cad. This course may be used as a third unit of Math or Science.

Students will have the option of taking this course for college credits through the Farmingdale State University in the High School Program.