Reverse Engineering

Course DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to give students a broad range of skills related to the design process. They will participate in a semester long case study exploring the reverse engineering process. Math and science will be applied regarding reassembly and redesign of electromechanical devices such as: DVD Players, printers, blender, toaster, lamps, etc. They will be required to keep a technical log, generate sketches, use CAD software such as AutoDesk Inventor, and safely use tools and machinery. The course will end by students reassembling and redesigning a new component or function for the device. Students should aim to learn which areas of Design and Engineering interests them during the course so that they select more focused courses in that area in following grade levels.

Course Outline

1. The Nature of Technology
   1. Workshop Safety
   2. Types of Technology
   3. Types of Engineering Careers
2. Architecture and Industrial Design
   1. Sketching
   2. Drafting
   3. CAD
3. Materials
   1. Families of Materials
   2. Tools and Machines
4. Electrical Systems
   1. Identifying Electrical Components
   2. Basic Electrical Circuits
5. Reverse Engineering Project
   1. See Project Sheet below