Syllabus for the Principles of Engineering Science Elective at the Waterford School.

1. Course Description
Principles of Engineering is a term long course designed to
introduce students to topics in engineering and design.
After an introduction to design theory and foundational practices, students
work to solve practical engineering challenges. Students conceptualize,
organize, build, evaluate, and refine designs to meet specified project
parameters. The course emphasizes how engineers apply an understanding
of scientific principles to address real-world problems. We will investigate
the following Essential Questions throughout the course:
Location
Modular Classroom
Room #350
Meeting Times
D Block: Tu, W, Th, F
Extra Help:
by appointment
Contact Info
justinjoslin@
waterfordschool.org
Office: Room #714
PROCESS
How do engineers use
the design process to
solve problems that
meet the needs of and
improve the quality of
life for humankind?
1 PROFESSION
What is engineering
and what are the skills,
qualities, education,
and certifications that a
successful engineer
possesses?
2 PRACTICE
What problems are you
passionate about, and
what are the
engineering skills that
you can use to design a
solution for them?
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MR JOSLIN FALL TERM 2019
Course Syllabus
Information and expectations for Principles of Engineering

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My Learning Philosophy
The world is a fascinating place full of
curiosities, both natural and engineered.
If we take time to appreciate these curiosities,
then we will naturally begin to ask questions.
Learning happens when we seek answers, both by finding and
evaluating new sources of information and by synthesizing this
information through a broad range of experiences.
We will all get out of this class what we put into it.
A great recipe for success is to make sure that we all live up to
the school’s Core Values each and every day. We can all hold
each other accountable, including you and me.
In an effort to help you have the best experience in this class, you can expect that I
will do the following:
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EXCELLENCE
Demonstrated by arriving
on time and prepared, by
participating fully in class,
and by striving to master
all course concepts.
CURIOSITY
Demonstrated by taking
academic risks, by trying
new approaches and
techniques, and by being
willing to fail often.
RESPONSIBILITY
Demonstrated by being an
active group partner, by
seeking help when
needed, & by completing
all assignments on time.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
My role as a teacher is to
provide opportunities that will
“stimulate intellect, ignite
passion, and shape character”
in each of my students. I hope
to help you develop a passion
for life-long learning. As this is
an individual pursuit, I would
rather have you try and fail on
your own than rely on someone
else’s work. Please refer to the
Academic Honesty section of the
Student & Parent Handbook for
more details.
We ALL should
aspire to live
lives of
meaning and
purpose.
I WILL SHARE MY PASSION
FOR UNDERSTANDING
NATURAL AND ENGINEERED
PHENOMENA
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I WILL ENCOURAGE ALL
STUDENTS TO CONFIDENTLY
ASK QUESTIONS AND TO TAKE
ACADEMIC RISKS
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I WILL SHARE A VARIETY OF
RESOURCES FROM WHICH
STUDENTS CAN SEEK
ANSWERS
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INTEGRITY & CARING
Demonstrated by
completing our own work,
by always being respectful
and kind, and by following
instructions.

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Policies
The following polices will be enforced.
Grading
Your overall grade will be weighted
using the following categories.
Assignments: various in and out of class
assignments (5-20 pt)
Warm Ups: short assessments to start class (5 pt)
Quizzes: bi-weekly quizzes will review key
concepts and skills from previous classes (25 pt)
Projects Deliverables: individual contributions to
large scale projects (50 pt)
Project Performance: performance assessment of
large scale projects (100 pt)
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Quizzes
10%
Warm Ups
15%
Assignments
20% Project
Performance
20%
Project
Deliverables
35%
SKILLS WE WILL PRACTICE
PROBLEM
SOLVING
CREATIVITY
SCIENTIFIC
INQUIRY
TECHNOLOGY
ORGANIZATION
CALCULATION
You can expect to
spend ~30 minutes
per class for HW. You
will be asked to do
project work during
lunch 2 - 4 times.
WORKLOAD
We do not use a
textbook. Necessary
material will be
provided on Canvas.
You must check
Canvas daily.
CANVAS
All late work will
receive a 10%
penalty per class
day. If HW is 2 days
late, the max score
you can earn is 80%.
LATE WORK
Laptops and tablets
may only be used in
class when you are
instructed to do so.
Phones will be left in
your backpacks.
TECHNOLOGY
Please refer to my
schedule to schedule
extra help. I am often
available in Rm 350
or 351 during lunch
or before school.
EXTRA HELP
Your final grade will
be weighted according
to the listed categories
and rounded to the
nearest whole
number.
FINAL GRADE

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Scope and Sequence
Following is a proposed schedule of the topics we will discuss and the major
assignments to be completed in the Fall Term. This is subject to change!
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Week 1 - Design Process
Topics: Course Expectations, Design Process
Assignments & Assessments: Short Design Challenge, Reading, Case Study, Quiz, Research
Week 2 - Bridge Project Research and CAD
Topics: Bridge Types, Bridge Analysis, CAD in SketchUp, Laser Cutting, Engineering Teams
Assignments & Assessments: Bridge Type Selection, Truss Bridge Drawings, Bridge Project Deliverables
Week 3 - Bridge Project Design
Topics: Bridge Testing, Materials Analysis, Cost-Benefit Comparison
Assignments & Assessments: Truss Bridge Analysis, Bridge Project Deliverables
Week 4 - Bridge Project Prototyping
Topics: Site Safety, Prototyping, Stress and Deflection Analysis
Assignments & Assessments: Graphical Analysis, Bridge Project Deliverables, Quiz
Week 5 - Bridge Project Build
Topics: Site Safety, Stress and Deflection Analysis
Assignments & Assessments: Graphical Analysis
Week 6 - Engineering As A Profession
Topics: Engineering Disciplines, Education, Licensing
Assignments & Assessments: TBD
Week 7 - ROV Project Research
Topics:TBD
Assignments & Assessments: TBD
Week 8 - ROV Project Design
Topics:TBD
Assignments & Assessments: TBD
Week 9 - ROV Project Prototyping
Topics:TBD
Assignments & Assessments: TBD
Week 10 - ROV Project Build
Topics:TBD
Assignments & Assessments: TBD