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Hanna-Westside Extension Campus
Principles of Engineering
Spring 2008
Dr. Wanda T. Staggers
Email: wandastaggers@anderson5.net
Website: http://aoe.anderson5.net

ROOM 107/108

SCHOOL TELEPHONE 260-5160

TEXT There is no assigned textbook for this course.

FEE $10.00 for consumable supplies

SUPPLIES

1-1/2” 3-Ring Binder
Notebook paper
Pencils

You will be taking a great deal of notes and will receive many handouts to insert in your notebook. Please keep your notebook organized so that you will be able to locate information quickly and easily when necessary. Your notebook will also serve as your portfolio and will be graded twice during the semester.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisites: Completion of Digital Electronics and Geometry with grade “C” or higher

Principles of Engineering is the third course in a five-course sequence program developed by Project Lead The Way (PLTW).  It is designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology.  Students will explore various technology systems and manufacturing processes.  Students will learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people.  The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.  All homework assignments will involve research.  During the semester, students will be required to perform Internet research during class time.  It is essential that each student return an Internet Permission form.  

MISSION

The mission of Anderson School District Five is to educate students and produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to be lifelong learners, individuals of ethical character, and citizens capable of contributing to an ever-changing global society by assuring quality improvement in every facet of school life, incorporating the resources and diversities of our communities.

EDUCATIONAL BELIEF

It is my belief that the successful educational experience of the student is the result of a joint partnership among the student, parent(s), and teacher. Involve your parent(s) in your education. Seek help from your teachers as needed. It is your education. Make the most of it.

ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE ATTENDANCE POLICY

A student in Anderson School District Five must attend 85 of each 90-day semester course and 170 of each 180-day course to receive credit. No credit will be awarded to students with more than 10 absences.

Three tardies equal one unlawful absence. Tardies will be linked to the awarding or denying of credit in individual classes. A tardy exceeding 30 minutes will count as an absence.

Students must present excuses for ALL absences. ALL EXCUSES MUST BE SENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OR THE ABSENCE BECOMES PERMANENTLY UNEXCUSED. The excuse should contain the date of the absence and the date the excuse was written, the reason for the absence, a parent signature, and a telephone number where the excuse can be verified.

GRADING SYSTEM

FIELD TRIPS

The field trip experience is an integral part of the course curriculum providing the student with exposure to an actual engineering environment.  Students are expected to participate in the field trip unless there are extenuating circumstances.  Students in danger of losing credit due to excessive absences, or who have missed classes due to ISS/OSS will not be permitted to participate.  All school rules will be adhered to during a field trip.  The dress code for all field trips is business casual with closed shoes.

PROFESSIONALISM

During each nine week grading period, the student will receive a grade for Professionalism that will be computed into the Unit Tests category. The student will receive a point for each class day that he or she demonstrates positive workplace professionalism. At the end of the nine week grading period, the Professionalism grade will be calculated as a percentage of points out of the total number of class days.

A list of behaviors to be avoided was compiled by former Academy of Engineering students and is provided below. The intent is not to alter the student’s values or opinions but instead to encourage professional conduct and to demonstrate that publicly verbalizing some opinions in the workplace may have negative consequences.

• Inappropriate computer usage and use of the Internet service (web surfing, games, email services, instant messaging, etc.). Each student will submit an Internet Acceptable Use Policy form signed by the student and parent/guardian. It is understood that Internet access is designed solely for educational purposes.
• Comments, jokes, actions, etc that demonstrate prejudices concerning
• Disabilities
• Gender
• Race/Ethnic groups
• Religion
• Sexual orientation
• Use of profanity, profane comments, jokes, actions, etc.
• Negative comments referencing an individual’s mother, sister, etc.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

DO NOT COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK. A grade of zero will be given on any work a student submits if it is not completely his or her work. The student whose name appears on the work must have completed the entire assignment. If someone else completed even part of the assignment, the student will receive a grade of zero for the entire assignment.  

MAKE-UP TEST AND QUIZZES

The student will be held responsible for all work presented in class during their absence. It is the responsibility of the student to make-up any tests and/or quizzes missed due to an excused absence. In order to receive credit for make-up tests and/or quizzes, the make-up work must be completed within one week after the student’s return to class. Make-up tests and/or quizzes will not be given for an unexcused absence.

COURSE OUTLINE (Tentative)

CLASSROOM RULES

• To avoid any discrepancy concerning the tardy policy, please be seated at your assigned desk when the bell rings.

• In order to receive the maximum benefit from our classroom instruction, you must come to class prepared. This includes bringing the appropriate materials (homework, pencil and paper) and most of all an enthusiastic attitude.

• Fulfill all assignments completely. Listen alertly to the discussions. If something is not clear, ask questions. When it is your opportunity to share with the group, please remember to remain positive and to stay on the topic. Appreciate the other person’s view. Accept feedback with an open mind.

• Please be respectful of your area. Keep it clean by not bringing food, drink, or gum into the computer lab.

• Students will respect all people, including themselves, and all property, including their own, at all times.

• ENJOY YOURSELF!