Instructors:

Michael Smoot         Kirk Terry

Course Description:

Engineering 1 consists of two courses; Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design. The Principles of Engineering course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The Introduction to Engineering Design course teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software. Participation in the Technology Student Association (TSA) is an integral part of this course. 

Course Objectives:

• Prepare students to enter an Engineering or Engineering Technology program.
• Youth Leadership Opportunities
• Job Placement Assistance
• Scholarship Exploration

Course Expectations: Students will be involved in hands-on projects. Activities will be team oriented. Attention to detail will be emphasized. A candidate student must be on-track as a high school junior and senior in all core courses required for high school graduation.

High School Credit: Four (4) high school credits as CTE or as a third science (AAS) credit.

Concurrent Credit: EDDT 2710 – Autodesk 3 D modeling

Educational Opportunities: Students who complete this course are ready to continue into a 2-year community college AS program, or may move directly into a university BS engineering program.

Possible Careers: Upon completion of their university degree, a student would be able to work as an engineer in the mechanical, electrical, software, chemical, materials, or civil engineering fields.

Misconceptions: The hand-on approach taken at the Jordan Applied Technology Center simplifies learning basic engineering principles. Engineering is often thought of as representing difficult math applications and complicated engineering design scenarios.

Classes required for entrance: Geometry and Algebra II

Recommended Classes: Computer Technology, Programming, Technical Writing, and Physics

Program Length: Full year

Eligibility: Junior and Seniors based on entrance exams, GPA, and attendance

Costs/Fees:

• SLCC Concurrent enrollment fee (optional) $40
• TSA membership (optional)
• Engineering Department Shirt (optional)