TEXT:

Madsen, et al.  (2002).  Engineering Drawing and Design, 3^rd Edition. (to remain in classroom)

Wright, Paul H.  (2002).  Introduction to Engineering, 3^rd Edition. (to remain in classroom)

 

DESCRIPTION:

This course is an introduction to engineering: the people, what they do, what engineering is all about.  It is designed to show students the wide variety of fields of engineering, help the student determine which field of engineering is of most interest, and offer the opportunity to become excited about engineering.

 

GOALS: Students in Principals of Engineering will…

1.      Learn about the wide variety of fields of engineering and what engineers actually do on the job.

2.      Determine what field of engineering is of most interest to each student.

3.      Learn about the wide range of non-engineering careers open to those with an engineering education.

4.      Learn how engineers communicate.

5.      Demonstrate the use of principles learned in other academic classes, such as math, physics, and English.

6.      Gain an understanding of ethical professional behavior.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Students will be required to keep a portfolio of all exercises, activities and projects as assigned by the instructor.  Portfolios will be assessed on a regular basis for completeness.  All students will be expected to provide pencils for sketching and drawing activities, and pens for documentation in the student’s Engineering Notebook. Everyone will be expected to actively participate in classroom activities.  Teamwork is an integral part of this course.  Students will interact with outside speakers and become involved in discussions of engineering issues in groups and individual meetings with practicing engineers and engineering professors. This class is very project oriented and students may be asked to construct projects at home using recycled materials.

 

DISCIPLINE:

Each student is responsible for his or her behavior and is subject to the school rules as stated in the School-wide Discipline Program and the Academic Honesty Policy. Tardiness, horseplay, food, drinks and gum will not be tolerated in this classroom. If a problem develops, your parents WILL be notified.

 

EVALUATION:

Students will be evaluated based on rubrics for the following:

• Group Participation/Cooperation/Overall Behavior

• Projects

• Presentations – Oral & Written

• Portfolio

• Sketching Techniques

• Mastery of Software

• Tests & Quizzes

• Conceptual and Physical Modeling

• Self-Monitoring and Self-Evaluations

      

Principles of Engineering: Course of Study

 

q       Definition and Types of Engineering

q       Communication and Documentation

q       Design Process

q       Engineering Systems

q       Statics and Strength of Materials

q       Materials and Materials Testing in Engineering

q       Engineering for Reliability

q       Introduction to Dynamics/Kinematics

 

Grades will be determined from the following scale:

• 90% – 100% = A

• 80% –   89% = B

• 70% –   79% = C

• 60% –   69% = D

• < 60%            = F

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE: I am always available to any student requesting additional assistance.  I may be contacted by phone, (760) 436-6136 x 6164, or by e-mail at: deborah.elliott@sduhsd.net to set up an appointment.

 

 

PARENTS AND STUDENTS: PLEASE PRINT, SIGN, DETATCH THIS SECTION AND RETURN VIA YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER SO THAT I KNOW YOU HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS COMMUNICATION.

 

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Please sign and return to Ms. Elliott no later than September 10, 2010.