Principles of Engineering
Mr. Karasch
William Fremd High School
mkarasch@d211.org

A. DESCRIPTION
    Principles of Engineering is a Project Lead the Way based course that is a survey of the major disciplines of engineering.

B. ORGANIZATION
    This class is presented with both lecture and lab portions.  The class is very heavily based in project work.

C. COURSE TOPICS
  1. Definition and Types of Engineering
  2. Communication and Documentation
  3. Design Process
  4. Engineering Systems
  5. Statics and Strength of Materials
  6. Materials and Strength of Materials
  7. Engineering for Reliability
  8. Kinematics
D. TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES
  1. Text: No Textbook for this class
  2. Supplies:Students will need
    1. 1 notebook specifically for this class.  It must be a sewn binding quad-rule composition-style notebook. 
Here is an example: http://www.staples.com/Staples-Composition-Notebook-Quadrille-Ruled-Green/product_858198?cmArea=SEARCH

          2.    A scientific calculator
          3.    A 2" binder similar to that used in IED
          4.    There may be a few other small costs throughout the year for project fees, which you will be notified about as soon as possible.

E. ASSESSMENTS
    Students will be evaluated in a number of ways.
    1. Engineer's Notebook
    2. Lab Work
    3. Quizzes
    4. Projects
    5. Final Exam
        1. ENGINEER'S NOTEBOOK
            Students will be required to keep a notebook in class.  They will sketch, and  keep all data from labs, and reflections in the notebook.
        2. LAB WORK
            All labs must be completed with data and reflections based on the labwork.  Due to lab and material constraints, NO ADDITIONAL TIME can be guaranteed for lab work.  It is in the student's best interest to be present every day.
        3.  QUIZZES
            Regular short quizzes will be given in class.  Quizzes are spontaneous, and may not be made up.  At the quarter, the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped from the average, so it is in the student's best interest to be present every day.
        4.   PROJECTS
            Projects are a major and exhaustive part of the curriculum, and due dates will be firm.
        5.  FINAL EXAM
            Students will take a cumulative final exam at the end of each semester, accounting for 20% of their final semester grade.

F. CONTACT
    The Applied Technology Office phone number is (847)755-2701.  This is, however, a department-wide voicemail, and is inherently inefficient.  A much better way to contact me is via email at mkarasch@d211.org.

G. SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS
    1.    Ask questions.  There is no better way to tailor your learning experience to exactly what you need.  I welcome almost any question, at almost anytime, so please ask away!
    2.    Keep constant notes in your notebook, and keep your notebook in class unless you need it at home to study.
    3.    Website.  My website http://www.sciencewithmrkarasch.org has all of the notes in PowerPoint format, so that you may go over anything that you didn't fully understand in class.
    4.    Honesty.  Be honest at all times. 
    5.    Have fun!  The use of technology is really fun, and delving into the lab and project work will cement your understanding in the concept of electricity.