Engineering Principles 1

Engineering Principles I helps students understand the fields of engineering and engineering technology. Mechanical and electrical engineering are emphasized. Topics include: an overview of engineering and engineering problem solving; work, energy and mechanical power; energy resources, conversion, and efficiency; electromechanical applications; circuits and instrumentation; thermal applications; and the completion of an Engineering Field Career Research Portfolio. In addition to including approximately half of the PLTW POE content, Engineering Principles challenges students to complete additional related, extended projects of interest.

School Competencies
  • Professional Environment Skills (Communication - Advanced)
  • Multi-Disciplinary Technological & Scientific Understanding (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Technical Design (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Innovation (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
Course Competencies
  • Energy and Power:  Students use the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to construct and analyze quantitative models and apply these models to design effective, efficient, and responsible mechanical solutions to real world problems.
  • Professional Practices and Communication:  In order to arrive at an effective solution to a given problem, students practice professionalism guided by professional ethics and standards, effective communication, and collaboration.
  • Problem Solving and Process Thinking:  Provided with a problem, students utilize strategic and systematic design and inquiry processes to guide the development of an effective solution.
  • Ethical Design:  Students consider knowledge of physical and biological systems, the energy demands of human technology, and the energy resources of the Earth to create sustainable solutions to real world problems and identify the career opportunities associated with such solutions.
Credits

1

Grades

11-12