Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) – Honors Credit

BarringtonHigh School, Mrs. Parmar

Course Syllabus

Ever tried to design something new or draw up an idea you wanted to share with your friends and wondered how you could communicate your idea? Or, have you wondered how someone designed that new MP3 player or sleek new phone? Then Introduction to Engineering Design TM is the course for you. The major focus of the course is learning how to take an idea through a design process that will eventually be manufactured or produced. The course covers the following:The Role of an Engineer; the Design Process; Product Design; Product Analysis and Improvement; and Designing as an Engineer

Objectives of Course:

Introduction to Engineering Design curriculum will follow the guidelines of Project Lead the Way, Inc., a National Alliance for Pre-Engineering Program. The course is a foundation course that will teach students to use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. Using Autodesk Inventor—a sophisticated 3-D parametric modeling software—students communicate the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas through various vehicles of communication. Understanding the terminology for the drafting/engineering industry and expanding fundamental skills in hand sketching (basic drafting) are both integral to this introductory course. Working in teams, you will learn about documenting your solutions, solving problems, and communicating your solutions to other students and members of the professional community of engineering and engineering design.

Introduction to Engineering Design TM is intended to serve as a foundation course within the Project Lead The Way® course sequence. All of the topics learned in this course will be used in future courses. Successful completion of this course leads sequentially next year to Principles of Engineering!

Introduction to Engineering DesignTM (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning.

Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community through their engineer’s notebook and portfolio.

Introduction to Engineering Design™ is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

The course of study includes:

Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) – Honors Credit

BarringtonHigh School, Mrs. Parmar

  • Design Process
  • Modeling
  • Sketching
  • Measurement, Statistics, and Applied Geometry
  • Presentation Design and Delivery
  • Engineering Drawing Standards
  • CAD Solid Modeling
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Consumer Product Design Innovation
  • Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Engineering Ethics
  • Virtual Design Teams

Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) – Honors Credit

BarringtonHigh School, Mrs. Parmar

Daily Required Materials:

  • The Student---good attendance, participation a professional, positive attitude as well as submitting all work completed and on time are a MUST to better yourself and your learning experience.
  • Portfolio--- a 2”, 3-ring binder with name neatly lettered (you may also want to get dividers for your binder & organize it into various sections for class as discussed in class.
  • At least 1 pencil (mechanical or #2 yellow), one very good eraser (separate from your pencils), 1 pen and loose leaf paper for note taking in your binder.
  • Dedicated Class Folder to store all handouts and assignments/notes.
  • Engineer’s Notebook (provided to student)
  • USB flash drive to transport/backup your work

***NOTE: There will be periodic portfolio and engineer’s notebook checks.

Student Expectations:

  • Be on time, participate, have a positive work attitude
  • Come prepared (materials, homework, ready to learn)
  • Be Attentive! Listen in class and try your best, and always take notes!
  • Demonstrate respect for yourself, fellow students, your instructor, and classroom equipment
  • Use pencil on quizzes, tests, and activities (anything you hand in) & when documenting in your Engineer’s Notebook!
  • Completed Homework: While there may not be homework every night, when it is assigned it is due at the beginning of the period.
  • All hand-written work MUST BE NEAT & LEGIBLE!!!

Extra Help: If you do not understand a particular topic, ASK questions in class, and come in for help immediately! Don’t wait until it is too late!

Computer Usage Policy:

Students must remember that the computer they use is not their personal computer.

Therefore, students may not make any changes or adjustments to the computer environment without teacher approval. Unapproved changes include changing the background picture, and other settings on the computer, and/or downloading any material into the computer. Making unapproved changes or adjustments to the inside or outside of lab equipment is considered inappropriate usage and is grounds for immediate suspension from the lab and possible permanent removal from class accompanied by a loss of credit. This includes the playing of games (either pre-loaded on the computer, your USB drive, the network, or found on the Internet), which is never allowed without prior approval from the teacher. Please refer to the CAD Lab Computer Contract.

Leaving Class:

1. Before leaving class for any reason, sign the log, including your name, period, time, and reason for leaving.

2. You are encouraged to use the restroom and drinking fountain before or after the class period as this would be an integral part of your time management.

End of Class:

1. Clean up after yourself – your desk and the floor around your desk

2. Return all materials to their proper places (this includes any books, classroom material, etc.)

Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) – Honors Credit

BarringtonHigh School, Mrs. Parmar

Assessment

The evaluation of projects will be on going and cumulative with the use of performance, portfolio, test, and self-report assessments. These assessments are check marks of how the students are meeting the standards set in the course and help direct the accomplishment of the project itself.

Project Assessment may include but is not limited to:

1. Presentation

2. Written/Oral Report

  • Daily Journal
  • Engineering Notebook
  • Multimedia

3. Graphic Representation

  • Orthographic representation
  • Pictorial representations
  • Schematics
  • Sketches
  • Photos
  • Diagrams
  • Video Clips
  • Graphs and Charts
  • Statistical Analysis

4. Final Product

  • Constructed Models
  • Computer Models
  • Computer Simulations
  • New standards
  • New system
  • New process
  • New legislation
  • New theories

5. Performance skills

  • Computer Applications (i.e., Word Processing, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint)
  • Measurement
  • Construction

Grades and Class Participation:

All work will be assessed and the students will receive points. Overall grades in the class will be by total percentage:

A=90+ B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69

Grades will be based on daily class assignments, homework, notebook checks, projects, quizzes and tests. Class participation is essential to the learning process; therefore, I encourage students to attend daily.

*Note:Extra Credit is exactly that--EXTRA--and will not be sufficient to repay major point deficits.*

Grades for this class will derive from the following sources:

Projects / 50 %
Homework, Sketches, Worksheets, Engineer Notebook, Portfolio / 25 %
Tests & Final Exam / 20 %
Employability Skills & Work Ethic: includes participation, attendance, effort, behavior, & professional attitude / 5 %

*Semester grade is determined with each Quarter weighted at 40 % and the Final Exam weighted at 20%.

Employability Skills & Work Ethic Grade:

This is based on excellent attendance, active participation in class, no tardies, no truancies, and an excellent and positive attitude. It is also based on how well you complete your daily agenda & notes, bring all required materials to class daily and complete assignments on time. In addition, when the teacher is talking, students are expected to stop, look, listen, and follow directions, and take notes if needed.

Attendance Policy: You should treat attendance in this course the same way that you would treat attendance at your place of employment. If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to see the instructor to get “make-up” or “missed” information. Also, if a student is behind, he/she can set up appointment to use the computer lab before school, after school, or during their lunch/open period.

Academic Honesty:

Students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times. Each student is responsible for his or her own work, which includes test taking, homework, class assignments, individual contributions to group products, and the original creation of digital art, web pages, essays, compositions, and research papers. All work submitted by a student should be a true reflection of that student's knowledge, experience, effort and ability. It is unacceptable academic behavior to submit work that is not one's own. Refer to “Academic Honesty & Integrity” section in your student handbook. The consequences laid out in this section will be strictly adhered to in all incidents of cheating or plagiarism.

Assignments:

  1. All work should be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date!
  2. Late homework and class work: Late homework and class work will be marked down 10% per calendar day it is late (check the due dates). When returning from absence, see the instructor for handouts and missed assignments. It is your responsibility to request this information and to see the instructor!
  3. Website – Many lectures/PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and assignments will also be on the class website. Be sure to check the website periodically, especially when absent!.

Note: It is in the student's best interest to submit all work attempted, rather than receive “zero credit.”

Thanks! I’m looking forward to a wonderful year together with you!

Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) – Honors Credit

BarringtonHigh School, Mrs. Parmar

Applied Arts Department Mission

The Applied Arts program advocates life-long-learning through skill based education that provides students with the specialized expertise that will enablethem to successfully competein the workforce of today while equipping them with the problem solving skills to achieve their future potential.

Teacher Goals

  • Flexible, differentiated instruction.
  • Connecting classroom instruction to authentic real-world applications.
  • Facilitate the integration of technology via cross curriculum projects.
  • Provide leadership for the effective use of technology at a district level.

Student goals

  • Engaged in the utilization of tools used by professionals in their field of study.
  • Visually literate and visual communicators.
  • Develop problem solving skills and become intrinsically motivated.

BarringtonHigh School

Applied Arts DepartmentComputer Lab Use Contract

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The computer resources and labs at BarringtonHigh School carry a responsibility to respect and protect the equipment, software, and rights of others in a lab.

Please review this contract with your son/daughter and discuss the following responsibilities.

1. Vandalism or tampering with classroom equipment and computer configurations of the files and/or operating system will not be tolerated.

2. Copyright laws prevent installing and/or removing any programs not authorized by the school.

3. Unauthorized software disks may NOT be brought from home and used on any computer.

4. A student's work is considered their property. Tampering with or copying another student's disk will be considered a violation of property rights and disciplinary action will be taken.

5. REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR TEACHER ANYTHING FOUND WRONG WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM OR WORK AREA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD.

6. NO FOOD OR DRINKS are allowed in the computer lab. However: a tightly capped bottle with water in it can be kept under the student desk…no other types of drinks are allowed!

  1. UNAUTHORIZED PRINT JOBS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!
  1. ABSENT? See your teacher who will assist you in making up work in a timely manner and providing lab time at the convenience of student & teacher.

**This contract must be signed by the student & parent/guardian before using the lab.**

______Detach Here & Return Completed Form to the Instructor______

We have read/understood the Course Syllabus & Computer Contract. We agree to comply with the class policies/procedures and understand the consequences.We realize that any misuse or vandalism of the computer labs can result in forfeiture of lab use and disciplinary action from the Dean's office. All costs caused by vandalism will be the responsibility of the student(s)/parents/legal guardians.

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