William T. Dwyer Technology Education

Course Title: Engineering Systems

Course Number: 8600460

Course Credit: 0.5

 

Instructor: Mr. Howard

Phone (561) 625-7800

Email mahoward@hotmail.com

Web http://web.bsu.edu/teched2

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Materials needed: 1/2" - 3 ring binder with clear cover

3.5" floppy data disk

Evaluation: Class participation* 10%

Worksheets* 20%

Tests 30%

Portfolio 40%

*(Worksheets and participation will include homework assignments)

P. B. County grading scale will be used for final grade, per student handbook.

 

Course objectives: Students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate and apply design/problem-solving processes.
  • Describe the functional characteristics of the engineering design team.
  • Demonstrate engineering analysis and design methods .
  • Demonstrate the ability to work safely with a variety of technologies.
  • Express an understanding of technological systems and their complex interrelationships.

ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

COURSE OUTLINE

Date

Week

Topic

8/19-8/28

1

What is technology?

8/31-9/4

2

How do people create technology?

TEST # 1

9/7-9/11

3

Odyssey Challenge # 1 Safety Engineering

9/14-9/18

4

Odyssey Challenge # 1 Safety Engineering

9/21-9/25

5

TechnoLink #1

9/28-10/2

6

TechnoLink #1

10/5-10/9

7

Odyssey Challenge # 2

Engineering Structures

10/12-10/16

8

Odyssey Challenge # 2

Engineering Structures

10/19-10/23

9

Review & TEST #2

10/26-10/30

10

TechnoLink #2

11/2-11/6

11

TechnoLink #2

11/9-11/13

12

Odyssey Challenge #3

Compact Disc

11/16-11/20

13

Odyssey Challenge #3

Compact Disc

11/23-11/27

14

CAD/CAM/CNC

11/30-12/4

15

CAD/CAM/CNC - TEST #3

12/7-12/11

16

Robotics Contest

12/14-12/18

17

Robotics Contest

1/4-1/8

18

Portfolio Review

1/11-1/15

 

EXAMS - TEST #4