Courses of Study : Career Tech: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
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1 ) Demonstrate skills for employment in the engineering field, including preparing job résumés and applications.

•  Researching engineering pathways, including main disciplines, education requirements, job responsibilities, and potential earnings
•  Researching current and future engineering job opportunities
•  Demonstrating interpersonal skills, work habits, and ethical behavior for successful interviewing, employment, and job changes
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
3 ) Apply the systems model of input, process, output, feedback, and impact.

•  Analyzing an engineering design brief to determine a course of action
•  Demonstrating team problem-solving skills as they apply to individual and collective responsibilities of each member of an engineering team
•  Developing projects, reports, and oral presentations relative to engineering designs
•  Utilizing mathematical concepts in engineering designs
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
4 ) Demonstrate the use of analog and digital precision measuring instruments utilized in engineering.

Examples: micrometers, calipers, indicators, rulers, protractors, multimeters

•  Explaining the purpose and history of measurement systems
•  Defining customary and metric measurement systems
•  Utilizing conversion factors of customary and metric measurements
•  Practicing the use of significant digits
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
5 ) Classify basic engineering drawings and their components, including sketches and mechanical and computer-aided drafting techniques.

•  Practicing thumbnail sketches, two-dimensional and three-dimensional sketches, and CAD drawings
•  Classifying multi-view sketches and drawings
•  Identifying orthographic and isometric sketches and drawings
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
6 ) Practice computer modeling and prototyping for an engineering design.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
7 ) Utilize information technology as it relates to engineering, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, audiovisual presentations, and Internet research.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
8 ) Describe engineering systems and processes, including mechanical systems, fluid systems, thermal systems, electrical systems, manufacturing processes and materials, and quality assurance.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
9 ) Apply appropriate safety and health procedures for engineering classroom and laboratory situations.

•  Utilizing tools and equipment safely
•  Identifying environmental safety requirements for specific applications
•  Recognizing functional safety concerns in engineering designs
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
10 ) Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills gained through student organization activities.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
11 ) Identify patterns, relations, and functions of an engineering organization or workplace.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
12 ) Identify terminology associated with Engineering pathways.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Foundations of Engineering
All Resources: 0
13 ) Identify characteristics of sound financial management for engineers and engineering companies.

Example: preparing a budget