2018-19 CURRICULUM CATALOG FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (21.425) GA
Table of Contents FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (21.425) GA COURSE OVERVIEW... 1 UNIT 1: THE ROLE OF ENGINEERING DESIGN IN SOCIETY AND THE ECONOMY... 2 UNIT 2: THE SCIENCE AND CAREERS OF ENGINEERING... 2 UNIT 3: ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT... 2 UNIT 4: INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION... 3 UNIT 5: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING... 3 UNIT 6: FINAL EXAM... 3 2018 Glynlyon, Inc. i
Course Overview The Foundations of Engineering and Technology course will introduce students to the field of engineering and the types of technology that can result from the engineering design process. Student will also gain an understanding of the career options available in this field, and the skills, education, and experience needed to obtain these careers. Students will learn how to be successful problem solvers. They will become familiar with the steps in the invention process and will investigate the ways in which engineers take an idea from an initial concept to a working technology. They will learn about real-world examples of engineering innovations, including global civil engineering projects, cutting-edge medical technology, and environmentally friendly designs. Students will also learn about the relationship between engineering, science, and technology. They will learn how scientific knowledge is applied to create technology that benefits society. Additionally, students will learn how design modifications can be made based on an analysis of the underlying principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and the earth sciences. Objectives Understand the field of engineering and the technology that can result from the engineering design process. Distinguish the steps of the engineering design process and apply this process to solve a problem or meet a challenge. Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to construct a prototype that presents a workable solution to a problem. Classify energy resources as renewable or nonrenewable and analyze energy usage and efficiency. Recognize the social, health, environmental, and economic costs and benefits of renewable energy sources in comparison with nonrenewable energies. Critique the technology that results from the engineering design process and suggest modifications based on scientific principles. Define terms and phrases associated with engineering products and systems and use them to communicate their analysis orally and in written form. Identify career options in the field of engineering and explain the benefits and educational requirements for each option. Principles of Technology and Engineering Course Requirements For the topics and assignments in this course, it would be helpful for the student to have a basic understanding of the scope of scientific investigations, including the types of questions that science does and does not address. It will also be useful for the student to be familiar with conducting online research and be able to evaluate the credibility of online sources. If a student is not comfortable assessing the credibility of online sources, information on this topic can be found on a variety of educational websites, including library.columbia.edu and mason.gmu.edu. 2018 Glynlyon, Inc. 1
Unit 1: The Role of Engineering Design in Society and the Economy 1. Course Overview 13. Project: Engineering Design Process in Action 2. Basic Employability Skills 14. Quiz 2: Overview of Engineering Design 3. Project: Basic Employability Skills* 15. Drawing 4. Problem Solving 16. Project: Engineering Drawings 5. Project: Problem Solving* 17. Designing to Scale 6. Lifelong Learning and Technology 18. Prototype and Models 7. Extracurricular Activities 19. Project: Build Your Ideal Room 8. What is Engineering Design? 20. Quiz 3: Overview of the Applications of the 9. Quiz 1: Employability Skills Engineering Design Process 10. Project: Understanding a Patent 21. Special Project* 11. History of Technology 22. Test 12. Trying to Solve Problems 23. Course Project Part 1: Inventing a Machine* Unit 2: The Science and Careers of Engineering 1. The Relationship Between Science, Technology, and 7. College Courses in Engineering Engineering 8. Project: Design Your Curriculum 2. Project: Create a Venn Diagram 9. How Engineering Pays 3. Applied Sciences 10. Project: The Next Big Thing 4. Technologies 11. Careers and Projects for Your Future 5. Project: Advertise Your Favorite Civil Engineering 12. Quiz 2: Finding Employment in Engineering Technology 13. Special Project* 6. Quiz 1: Science, Technology, and Engineering: A 14. Test Never-Ending Cycle 15. Course Project Part 2: Scientific Fundamentals* Unit 3: Engineering and the Environment 1. Engineering that Destroys Instead of Builds 9. Hydro and Solar 2. Project: Campaign for the Environment 10. How to Use Alternative Energy Sources in a Design 3. Designs that Flow with the Environment 11. Project: Research a Green Technology 4. Making the Most of Energy in a Design 12. Quiz 2: Alternative Energy in Engineering 5. Project: Conduct an Energy Audit 13. Special Project* 6. Quiz 1: Saving the World One Design at a Time 14. Test 7. Wind and Biomass 15. Course Project Part 3: Environmentally Friendly 8. Project: Pitch a New Alternative Energy Plant to a Design* Community 2018 Glynlyon, Inc. 2
Unit 4: International Innovation 1. European Buildings 9. Water Designs 2. Project: Build the Tallest Tower 10. Unique Asian Bridges 3. Fighting a Lack of Land 11. Project: Build a Bridge 4. European Cars 12. Quiz 2: The Awe-Inspiring Engineering of Asia 5. Project: Your Dream Car 13. Special Project* 6. Quiz 1: Europe, A Western Wonder 14. Test 7. Asian Buildings 15. Course Project Part 4: Build a Tower or Bridge* 8. Project: Design an Asian Building Unit 5: Biomedical Engineering 1. Restoring the Senses: Bionic Ears, Eyes, and Skin 9. Medical Diagnostics 2. Project: Advertising Bionics 10. Cutting-Edge Treatment Options 3. Restoring Motion: Robotics and Prosthetic Limbs 11. Project: Contact a Research Team 4. Restoring Vital Body Functions: Artificial Organs 12. Quiz 2: Biomedical Devices 5. Project: Creating a Timeline 13. Special Project* 6. Quiz 1: Biomedical Bionics 14. Test 7. What Is Nanotechnology? 15. Course Project Part 5: Mimicking the Human Body* 8. Project: Breakthroughs in Nanotechnology Unit 6: Final Exam 1. Course Project Part 6: Patenting Your Rube Goldberg 2. Final Exam Machine* (*) Indicates alternative assignment 2018 Glynlyon, Inc. 3