PEARCE, DANIEL

This course exposes students to the various fields of engineering. Areas of study include but are not limited to: structures and mechanisms, control systems and energy systems. Students are instructed in mechanical drawing techniques as well as the use of Computer Aided Drawing and Design software such as OnShape. Students work on real-world engineering design problems, which require the application of valuable skills such as: hands-on problem-solving, design, creative thinking, teamwork, documentation, presentations, and applied math and science principles.   

Grading Policy

• Each assignment is based on points using the following percentages.
• Major 50%: Tests and Large Projects
• Minor 30%: Quizes
• HW/CW 20%: Homework, Classwork, Participation

 Topics:

• Drafting

• Bridge Project - Structures

• Simple Mechanism

• Packaging Design

• Flashlight Design

• Mechatronics

Syllabus

Students in this course build upon the skills introduced in the Engineering Design 1 course to solve higher level engineering design problems. Students utilize important science and mathematics concepts, common to most engineering disciplines, to develop more complex CAD drawings. Analyzing real life case studies allows students to enhance their basic skills for solving open-ended problems using the design process consisting of: documentation, material manipulation, internet research and mechanical drawing. Students in this class compete in problem solving and engineering design competitions.

Grading Policy

• Each assignment is based on points using the following percentages.
• Major 50%: Tests and Large Projects
• Minor 30%: Quizes
• HW/CW 20%: Homework, Classwork, Participation

  Units Covered:

• 3D Design and Modeling

• CO2 Dragster - The Need for Speed

• Computer System - what’s in a PC

• Glider Design - How long will it stay in the air?

• Buoyancy - how can a hunk of steel float

• Hydraulic & Pneumatics - how a little pressure can create a lot of force 

• Projectile Motion - How high will it fly?

• Drones and Photogrammetry

Syllabus

Academy Engineering Design 2

Students in this course build upon the skills introduced in the Engineering Design 1 course to solve higher level engineering design problems. Students utilize important science and mathematics concepts, common to most engineering disciplines, to develop more complex CAD drawings. Analyzing real life case studies allow students to enhance their basic skills for solving open-ended problems using the design process consisting of: documentation, material manipulation, internet research and mechanical drawing. Students in this class compete in problem solving and engineering design competitions.

Grading Policy

• Each assignment is based on points using the following percentages.
• Major 50%: Tests and Large Projects
• Minor 30%: Quizes
• HW/CW 20%: Homework, Classwork, Participation

Units Covered:

• 3D Design and Modelling

• CO2 Dragster - The Need for Speed

• Raspberry Pi - the smallest computer with a cool name

• Glider Design - How long will it stay in the air?

• GIS - Geographic Information System

• Alternative Energy - Wind Turbine/Solar Power

• Projectile Motion - How high will it fly?

• Coding Drones in Python (and Photogrammetry)

Syllabus

This course will use robotics to explore the fundamentals of engineering and electronics. It is designed to explore the current and future use of automation technology in industry and everyday life. The students will receive a comprehensive overview of robotic systems and the subsystems that comprise them, as well as the electronic systems used to control them. Students will learn by doing through the overall design and creation of several robotic systems while working individually and also in small and large teams.

Grading Policy

• Each assignment is based on points using the following percentages.
• Major 50%: Tests and Large Projects
• Minor 30%: Quizes
• HW/CW 20%: Homework, Classwork, Participation

Units Covered:

• Intro to Robotics

• Lego Robotics

• Cartesian Robot (CNC Router)

• Analog and Digital Circuits

• Arduino - combining inputs/outputs and coding in C#

• Articulated Arm Robot and conveyor belt

• Animatronics

• Industrial Modules - hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors and a PLC

Syllabus