Principles of Engineering

Welcome to Mr Carpenter's Principles of Engineering class.

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Principles of Engineering Syllabus

Mr. Carpenter

Tolland High School Room 59

Course Description:

Principles of Engineering (POE) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th-12th grade students who are interested in science, math, and engineering. The major focus of the POE course is to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and cover various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a team approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education.

Textbook:

We will be using the Project Lead the Way textbook Principles of Engineering. Even though several reference texts will be used throughout the year, no specific textbook will be assigned to the student.

Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed CP Algebra I (Part B) or be enrolled in CP Algebra I (Part B) concurrently.

Class requirements / objectives:

The course assumes no previous knowledge, but students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. The major focus of the POE course is to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and cover various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Students are required to keep up with their work and notes, however, much of the work will be turned in electronically. The course of study includes:

Definition and Types of Engineering
Communication and Documentation
Design Process
The Mechanical Advantage
Mechanisms
Electrical Systems
Fluid Power Systems
Statics and Strength of Materials

Expectations

Class Materials

Students are expected to bring a writing utensil and course specific binder to each class meeting.

Late to Class

Students are expected to arrive to class on time. Students arriving late without a note will be marked tardy and issued a teacher detention according to school policy. A TU1 is designated as under 5 minutes after the bell. TU2 is 5-15 minutes after the bell and a TU3 is more than 15 minutes. Students leaving and reentering the classroom after the bell are subject to these same guidelines. Reminder TU2 and TU3 count toward loss of credit per the Student Handbook pg. 11. Students failing to attend a teacher detention will be issued a referral as per school policy.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to complete their own assignments without assistance from others. This includes work completed in and out of class. At no time are students to share classwork, either electronically or hard copy.

Students suspected of violation of this policy will be referred to administration. Students found to have engaged in any information sharing will receive a grade of “0” on the related assignment(s). This policy applies to both the sender and the receiver.

Sign Out of Class

Students are expected to sign in and out of class after receiving permission from the teacher. Students who do not adequately or accurately complete the sign out sheet may forfeit the privilege of leaving the room unaccompanied. Students who stay out of the room too long may be marked TU2 or TU3 in PowerSchool. Reminder TU2 and TU3 contribute toward loss of credit per the Student Handbook pg. 11. Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during the first 45 minutes of class. If a student needs to use the bathroom during this time they will be instructed to use the bathroom in the nurse’s office.

Food and Drink

As per the Student Handbook pg. 15 food is not permitted. Water in a clear, closed container are permitted in the classroom area only.

Backpacks

Backpacks are not permitted in the classroom per the Student Handbook pg. 14

Cell Phone/Headphones

Per Student Handbook pg. 14, cell phones need to remain out of sight. Headphones are not permitted.

Computer Policy

Students are expected to conduct themselves on the school computers as per the Student Handbook pgs. 12-13.

Emergency Procedures

Secure Building

Lockdown

Evacuation

Academics

PowerSchool

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