Program of Studies

Engineering Physics I

aka

Technology and Engineering Concepts (TEC)

Principles of Engineering and Technology (POET)

Rev 1, 8/99

Areas of Concentration and Student Outcomes

  1. Overview of Science, Engineering and Technology
    1. Define Science, Engineering and Technology
      1. Students will be able to explain the differences between Science, Engineering and Technology.
    2. Methods of Study
    3. Historical Perspective
    4. Common Concepts
  2. Measurement
    1. Precision, Accuracy and Tolerance
      1. Students will be able to define precision, accuracy and tolerance.
    2. Distance
      1. Students will be able to measure distances using various measuring tools appropriate for the accuracy required.
    3. Time and Frequency
      1. Students will be able to measure time intervals using various measuring tools appropriate for the accuracy required.
    4. Units of Electrical Measurement
      1. Students will be able to measure voltage and resistance.
      2. Students will be able to calculate current from voltage and resistance measurements.
    5. Calibration
      1. Students will be able use calibration standards to evaluate the accuracy of measuring instruments used.
  3. Personal Skills
    1. Teamwork
      1. Students will be able to identify obstacles to effective teamwork.
      2. Students will be able to apply strategies for resolving conflicts in team efforts.
    2. Communication
      1. Students will be able to organize and deliver a technical oral presentation.
      2. Students will be able to write effective directions to perform a task.
  4. The Problem-Solving Process
      1. Students will be able to explain the steps in the Problem-Solving Process.
      2. Students will be able apply the Problem-Solving Process to develop a solution to a given problem.
  5. Mechanics
    1. Energy, Work and Force
      1. Students will be able to identify units of energy, work and force, and explain them in the context of a given problem.
    2. Power Transmission
      1. Students will be able to apply the concepts of torque, velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and speed to design power transmission systems.
      2. Students will be able to select appropriate power transmission components to accomplish a given task.
    3. Friction
      1. Students will be able to explain the positive and negative aspects of friction
    4. Calculations
      1. Students will be able to calculate values of a, b and c in given problems.
  6. Materials
    1. Family of Materials
      1. Students will be able to list the categories of materials.
      2. Students will be able to identify selected materials from each category.
    2. Properties
      1. Students will be able to choose appropriate materials based on physical properties to solve given problems.
    3. Forms
      1. Students will be able to describe the standard forms in which materials are available.
    4. Processing and Fabrication
      1. Students will be able to use the correct fabrication techniques for selected materials.
  7. Graphic Communication
    1. Sketching
      1. Students will be able to communicate ideas effectively using orthographic and/or isometric techniques.
    2. CAD
      1. Students will be able to create a dimensioned, multi-view orthographic drawing.
      2. Students will be able to create an isometric drawing of an object.
      3. Students will be able to identify advantages and disadvantages of CAD systems.
    3. Presentation Graphics
      1. Students will be able to create images to communicate information.
  8. Automation and Control
    1. CNC
      1. Students will be able to describe the components of a numerically controlled system.
      2. Students will be able to program a numerically controlled machine tool to successfully produce a part.
    1. Microcontrollers
      1. Students will be able to explain the importance and applications of microcontrollers.
      2. Students will be able to program microcontrollers to perform given tasks.
    2. Sensors/Output
      1. Students will be able to select the appropriate sensor to monitor a given condition.
      2. Students will be able to control specified output devices based on processed information from sensor input.
  1. Electronics
    1. Basic Theory and Laws
      1. Students will be able to explain Ohm’s, Watt’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws.
      2. Students will be able to calculate values using these Laws.
    2. Component Identification and Function
      1. Students will be able to identify common electronic components and explain their function.
    3. Schematic Diagrams
      1. Students will be able to develop schematic diagrams of designed circuits.
      2. Students will be able to read schematic diagrams of given circuits.
    4. Circuit Construction
      1. Students will be able to build working circuits from schematic diagrams.
      2. Students will be able to design and build circuits using basic circuit configurations.
      3. Students will be able to troubleshoot circuit problems.
    5. Test and Measurement
      1. Students will be able to use standard electronic testing instruments to test circuit performance.
    6. Safety
      1. Students will demonstrate safe practices when handling electronic equipment.
Grading

Students are expected to be on time, courteous and willing to follow the established procedures.

Grading will include, but not be limited to, evaluation of the following class activities:

  1. Quizzes and Tests
  2. Homework
  3. Laboratory Exercises
  4. Logbooks
  5. Presentations
  6. Team Projects and Participation
  7. Independent Projects
  8. Other Evaluations Applicable to Specific Activities
Assignments are weighted based on time required, complexity or other factors appropriate to the specific activity.

Grades are based on an accumulation of credit for assigned work. Grades are calculated by dividing credit earned by credit possible.

IBET

Computer applications are necessary tools in the TEC9 program. These applications are taught in the freshman year within the IBET program. Each IBET will present these topics as needed to best support the individual IBET’s needs.

    1. Email
      1. Students will be able to perform standard operations within the school’s electronic mail system.
        1. Send/receive mail including attachments
        2. Manage mail folders
    2. Internet Research
      1. Students will be able to conduct Internet searches and be able to use various search engines.
      2. Students will be able to evaluate the validity of information obtained in Internet searches.
        1. References to authoritative sources
        2. Critical evaluation of the credentials of the source
    3. Information Processing Tools
      1. Students will be able to write a paper using a computer word processing package.
      2. Students will be able to successfully develop a computer spreadsheet application.
      3. Students will be able to create a presentation on computer presentation software.