INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

398 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (Project Lead the Way)

Length of Course:  One year

Credit Granted:  One-half per semester

Prerequisite:  Completed Algebra I and currently enrolled in a mathematics course

Offered to:  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Introduction to Engineering Design will emphasize the development of a design.  Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models of projects solutions.  They study the design concepts of form and function, and then use state-of-the-art technology to translate conceptual design into reproducible products.  This course teaches students to:

·     Understand and apply the design process to solve various problems in team setting;

·     Apply adaptive design concepts in developing sketches, features, parts and assemblies;

·     Understand mass property calculations – such as volume, density, mass, surface are, moment of inertia,        pr        product of inertia, radii of gyration, principal axes and principal moments – and how they are used to

           evaluate a parametric model;

·     Understand cost analysis, quality control, staffing needs, packing and product marketing;

·     Explore career opportunities in design engineering and understand what skills and education these jobs  

           require; and

·     Develop portfolios to display their designs and present them properly to peers, instructors and

           professionals.