CRLS Course Contract

Cambridge Rindge and = Latin School Course Contract

TEACHER: MULTIPLE	COURSE: T554 - ENGINEERING Level 2
DEPARTMENT: RSTA<= /o:p>	COURSE LENGTH: YEAR CREDITS: 20

COURSE CATEGORIES:<= span style=3D'font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>=

College Prep	Elective
2nd in a sequence=	Prerequisite for another cou= rse
Honors

I. Course Description: Purpose of c= ourse and overall summary including major topics of study

Teachers in the Engineering Department include Conrad Hauck, Barry Jackson and Tony Russo.
Engineering 2 follows the principles of Project Lead The Way (WWW.PLTW.ORG). Students practice the design process by sketching and u= sing computer software in this Honors level course that consists of three Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses, R= 20;Principles of Engineering” (POE), “Digital Electronics” (DE) and “Computer Integrated Manufacturing” (CIM).
POE will expose students to the use and application of mechanical components such as gears, cams, simple and compound machines, control systems and robotics.
DE will introduce the basic and underlying electric and electronic principles and apply them in integrated circuits, robotic and other con= trol systems. Electronic prototyping, resistors, capacitors, microprocessors= and electronic gate systems will also be introduced.
CIM is a course that continues to build on skills in computer modeling design and exposes students to fundamentals of computerized manufacturi= ng technology. The course expands on skills from Level 1 such as engineeri= ng documentation and using a design process to solve engineering problems = and prototyping a solution. Students also learn new skills related to the u= se and programming of CNC equipment, Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM), robotics, and flexible manufacturing systems.
This course includes an embedded physical education and health component that meets the CPSD PE requirement. Students enrolled in this course wi= ll not be required to take a separate Phys. Ed. course. =

Note: Instruction and materials will be accommodat= ed and modified in accordance with IEPs and ELL student needs.

II Throughl= ines: Course-length Essential Questions and Understanding Goals regarding (a) key concepts = and big ideas and (b) processes/skills/methods for understanding these key concepts and big ideas

The following MA Department of Educati= on Career/Technical Curriculum Frameworks will be addressed:
Strand 1: Safety and Health: OSHA standards are followed. Safe use of all equipment used in this cou= rse is covered. Use of safe work practices is required
Strand 2: Technical Skills: Developing design skills, Engineering Documentation, Use of prototyping tools and, design and simulation software.
Strand 3: Embedded Academics:<= /b> Course will apply relevant math and science skills, writing of reports, journals and written answers on worksheets.
Strand 4: Employability Skills= : Employability skills relevant to employment in the engineering professi= on will be covered.
Strand 5: Management & Entrepreneurship Skills: Relationships between the different member= s of the design team and others members of the organization will be covered.=
Strand 6: Underlying Principle= s of Technology: Design process and use of applied mathematical and phys= ics theory through calculations and computer simulations.=

= III.a<= /b>. REQUIRED UN= ITS:

Introduction to Engineering De= sign

Computer Integrated Manufactur= ing

= III.b<= /b>. ADDITIONAL = UNITS:

No additional units=

= III.c<= /b>. REQUIRED TE= XTS OR OTHER RESOURCES:

TITLE: Engineering Drawing and Design
AUTHOR/PUBLISHER: Madsen

TITLE: IED and CI= M CD Software
AUTHOR/PUBLISHER: PLTW Curriculum

IV. MAJOR LITERACY FOCUS:
Instruction in all courses will include a major focus on literacy, and = in particular, skill-building related to proficient open response. In addition, during the school year, each department will decide particular literacy strategies to be emphasized in their instruction.

V. STUDENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES & METHODS OF ASSESSMENT<= /o:p>

CLASS PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT	GROUP WORK
HOMEWORK	LABS (Computer)
OPEN RESPONSE QUESTIONS	ORAL PRESENTATIONS<= /span>
PORTFOLIO	PROJECTS
QUIZZES	RESEARCH-BASED WRITING
SELF ASSESSMENT	TESTS/EXAMS<= /p>
Journals	Reports

Learning activities (above) will be assessed using= a variety of rubrics and grades will be assigned in accordance with stated grading policy (below). In addition to the above activities, mid-term a= nd final assessments will be required of all students.

VI. Grading Procedure: The student's grade for each marking period will reflect the following: Academ= ic Proficiency, School-Wide Policies relating to student work, and Teacher’s Individual Classroom Policies. The student’s F= INAL course grade will be the average of grades for each marking period. Semester-long courses consist of two marking periods, year-long courses= of four.

Academic Proficiency: Student will demonstrate academic proficiency by creating work that (a) demonstrates understanding of cou= rse content, and (b) shows progress toward meeting CRLS Academic Learning Expectations.

School-Wide Policies<= /b> will affect student’s term grades. See the CRLS Student Handbook regarding:

Class Attendance and Tardiness

Suspension

Incomplete Grades and Course Withdrawals

Mid-Term and Final Assessments

Teacher’s Individual Class= room Policies relating to the following areas will affect student’= ;s term grades:

Homework/Class work =
Make-Up Work
Late Work
Classroom Responsibi= lity (Effort, Cooperation, Engagement)

= VI.a. ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY

Grading Components/Policies

% of Grade Per Marking Period

Final Assessment (Mid-term/Final) for the Mark= ing Period

10 %

Major Projects/Papers/Performances:
Tests/Quizzes	20 = %
Projects/Lab Work	40 = %
Lab Journals/Notebook/Reports	10 = %
Class Participation/Daily Engagement	20 = %

TOTAL

100 %

= VI.b. TEACHER'S CLASSROOM POLICIES

Homework/Classwork Policy

Due to the nature of the work, required tools and equipment, and expensive software, most assignments will be completed= in class. Supplemental readings, research, sketching, observation and written exercises will be assigned and required activities for grading purposes.

Make-Up Work Policy

Arrangements for make-up work must be made with = the instructor upon the first day the student returns to class.

Late Work Policy

Arrangements for make-up of late work must be ma= de with the instructor. All late work must be completed prior to grades closing for that term/quarter.

Student Engagement and Responsibility

Students are expected to be present and on time = for all classes; be prepared to work with the proper materials; participa= te in and complete all assignments. They are expected to clean up after themselves; stay at their designated project areas; return tools and equipment to their proper locations; and follow all safety rules with= in each program area. Students are also expected to report malfunctioning/damaged/broken equipment; adhere to the CRLS "no-electronics" rule; not bring food or drinks to class; a= nd treat the equipment, staff, classmates and school personnel with resp= ect at all times.