Course Title:

Pre-Engineering

State CIP Code: 

21.0101 Technical Education/ Industrial Arts

Length of Course: 

Two year program

Opportunity for certification/college credit: 

Suggested prior knowledge/skills/courses:

Recommended Courses:  Computer Applications (Microsoft); Algebra; Physics

Recommended Skills: Reading Comprehension skills; organizational and time management; ability to work independently.

Course Objectives:

To learn electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, programmable logic controls, motor controls, precision measurement for quality assurance procedures, design processes with use of AutoCAD, trouble-shooting, computer numerical controls, and team concepts.

Course Description:

The two-year program is designed to apply the Laws of Physics within the manufacturing industry.

Course Policies/ Procedures:

Students are expected to be prepared for class, organize their work and manage independent lab time to maximize efficiency and complete projects.  Papers and projects are due on due date, no late assignments will be accepted. Daily participation is required. See KACC student handbook for school policies.

Student outcomes or competencies:

Students will be able to show competency in electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, programmable logic controls, motor controls, precision measurement for quality assurance procedures, design processes with use of AutoCAD, trouble-shooting, computer numerical controls, and team concepts. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have meet the Illinois and National Standards for late high school science and social skills. Career and Technical Standards are also meet, in compliance with the No Child Left Behind initiative.

Methods of Instruction:

Computer lab, independent study, lecture/presentations, research, speakers/field trips, group discussion, individual and team projects, and  internships (2^nd year).

Required texts, supplemental readings, and materials:

Readings:Amatrol Learning Activity Packets for each Integrated Learning Unit, Current Events Research, History of Inventions and Engineering, and Industry Interview Project

Required Materials:  Pre-Engineering Polo shirt for field trips, gmail account, 3-ring binder with eight (8) tabs, spiral notebook, rechargeable batteries, pen, and pencil, basic tool kit (see supply list)

Supplemental Supplies:USB key drive, and supplies for projects and prototypes, change of clothes

Evaluation and assessment methods:

The assessment method used in this course is a multifaceted system that is designed to provide three outcomes: pin-point areas of special need, provide a more accurate assessment of accomplishment, and relate accomplishments to industry skills requirements of each student.

Eight components of the Productivity assessment include:  Authentic Skill Assessment, Quizzes, Tests, Portfolio, History Research, Basic Skill Units, Currents Event Reviews, Industry Interview Results, and Design Project Portfolio.

Four components of the Employability Rubrics include:  Attitude, Safety, Work Ethic, and Attendance (10 pts. daily)

Grading policy, criteria and scales:

Each component of assessment is explained to the student. Each student will be given a copy of the grading rubrics, criteria, and expectations along with an appropriate deadline.

Productivity component is 60% of the total grade.

Employability component is 40% of the total grade.

Special Assignments/Projects:

Design Processes for: Roller Coaster Physics, Can Crusher, Automated Catapult, Hovercraft, Electrical Games,  Robots, RC cars, and SkillsUSA Competitions.