Engineering Science Syllabus

Engineering Science

Mr. Kevin Herring

Weatherford High School

Room: H112

Conference: 8th

Course Description:

Welcome students to Engineering Science. This course is designed to introduce students to the vast world of engineering and all that is possible within this industry. Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the process of design as it applies to engineering fields. To be successful in Engineering Science, students should be concurrently enrolled in grade level mathematics and science.
Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems.

Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting and what is required to gain and maintain employment in these areas. gears

What will be covered?

Energy sources and applications
Mechanisms
Control Systems
Fluid Power
Testing the strength and durability of materials

Course Assignments:

All test and project material will be taken from daily notes and lectures.

Homework - Not often given but when given it may include design ideas, sketches, simple worksheets (if not completed in class), and general preparation for presentations, quizzes, & tests.
Class Work - constitutes the major portion of the student's time in this class. Large and complex design projects will be completed on the computer. We will give 3-4 presentations throughout the year based upon engineering careers/machines/ tools/ etc.…
Tests and Quizzes - will be given as needed to ensure that the student has mastered the information. Projects will be considered a test grade.
Semester Exam - will be given at the end of each term and will be weighted per district policy.

Grading: (skyward scale)

Class work and Quizzes 50% + Major projects/Tests 50%

Tutorials:

Mon. Tues. & Thurs. during advisory or before/after school per student request.

Attendance/Late Work Policy:

Students who are absent will be allowed one day more than the number of days missed to complete make-up work for full credit. This includes tests, quizzes, class work, daily work, projects, or work assigned out of school. Students may receive a grade penalty if assignments are not turned in on the allotted time. We will be working in groups to complete group projects throughout the year. It is the group member’s responsibility to communicate with each group member to make sure the work is done. Even if you are absent from a group project you will be graded.

Class Rules:

Respect – Show respect to yourself, others, and equipment.
Integrity – Be honest with everything that you do. ** Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated!**
Work Ethic- Give every assignment your best effort.
Clean up after yourself.
Be patient.
No “Horseplay”.
Electronic devices need to be put away when asked by the teacher (must have one ear open for instruction at all times).
When on the computers do not upload or download any software/program to the school’s computer. The Internet should be used for classroom assignments only unless approved by the teacher.