Cougar Tech at Chattahoochee

E1 Foundations of Engineering and Technology Syllabus

Engineers Make Things Work!

Whether its cell phones, digital cameras, DVDs, giant buildings, massive bridges or facial recognition devices,
engineers are behind todays innovative technology; designing, manufacturing and building products society
depends on every day.

Welcome to Cougar Tech at Chattahoochee High School. You are entering a course of study designed to help
you understand how engineers design products, use technology to control machines and interact with people to
make products work. The field of engineering is as diverse as the multitude of products we are surrounded by and
use to live and work. We will be exploring many of the basic tasks performed by engineers to make things work.
There is much to learn and much to do. Welcome to the journey, I trust it will be an enjoyable and enriching
experience for you.

This class is held in a unique classroom and taught in many unique ways. Although there will be times in the
formal classroom, much time will be spent in the lab interacting with the tools and equipment of technology. There
are many expensive, delicate and potentially dangerous pieces of equipment in the lab areas. You are expected to
handle yourself in a safe and responsible manner and to help do your part in respecting the equipment by using it
safely and properly.

Cougar Tech is a great place to learn with many interesting activities to explore. We provide a lot for you and
expect a lot from you. Be on time, stay on task, work hard and you will become the success you are capable of
being.

Course Description: Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory course for all Georgia
Engineering and Technology Education pathways. This course provides students with opportunities to develop
fundamental technological literacy as they learn about the history, systems, and processes of invention and
innovation.

Course Overview: E1 Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory engineering course at
Chattahoochee HS. Students apply skills learned in math, science, physics, communication arts, and social
studies classes to real world problems. There are no academic prerequisites for level I.

Students will learn the basics of Research and Development (R&D) as they relate to product development and
engineering. An introduction to Civil Engineering is provided. Students will learn many aspects of technology
through various engineering trainer learning activities. Our lab has been equipped with state-of-the-art engineering
trainers used to train engineers in major companies such as General Motors, Ford, Caterpillar and Georgia Pacific.

Class will consist of whole group learning activities, small group, paired and individual activities revolving around
Engineering and Technology subjects and projects. Trainer Learning Activities, Corporate Organization with
Master Project design and fabrication activities will put to use engineering skills learned.

Career Pathway: Engineering

Georgia Performance Standards:
This course will be in compliance with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). The following
Georgia Performance Standards will be covered this year. A detailed description of each Standard may be read
on the Georgia Department of Education website: http://www.georgiastandards.org (Choose Career, Tech &
Ag, Ed.; Engineering; Engineering again and pick the course title).

Georgia State Career Pathways Standards Foundations of Engineering and Technology

 ENGR-FET1 Students will describe the career pathways that are encompassed by Georgia
Engineering and Technology Education.
ENGR-FET2 Students will describe the history of technological advancement.
ENGR-FET3 Students will explain the universal systems model.
ENGR-FET4 Students will apply mathematics and science to the solution of a technological problem.
ENGR-FET5 Students will describe the essential systems and processes involved with invention,
innovation, and entrepreneurship.
ENGR-FET6 Students will use visual and verbal communication to express basic design elements.

Materials & Textbooks: A suggested lab fee donation of $20 is requested to help cover the cost of some
of the materials for this course. Students may need to obtain some additional materials. Students are required
to bring their own writing materials (pen/pencil and paper) to class every day.
The course textbook is Engineering Your Future by Gomez; replacement cost is $68.50.

Class Rules and Expectations:

Much of what we do in this class will emulate the real world engineering environment. This is designed to help
prepare you to be a more productive, trusted and valuable employee. Participation and a good attitude is
expected! Independence and on task behavior is expected. Teamwork and group cooperation is a necessity.
The teacher will review specific laboratory procedures with all students, and each one will sign a statement of
understanding. Trust will be an important factor. Failure to act responsibly can result in class failure and
possible expulsion from the lab.
MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, ADULT BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED IN THIS CLASSROOM AT ALL
TIMES. RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.

1. Seating Area (classroom) Enter here from B hall every day. Every class begins & ends here. Seats are
assigned. Show respect by giving your undivided attention to the presentation.
2. Attendance - Attendance is taken each period from the seating chart as soon as the bell rings.
3. Tardiness - You are tardy if not in the classroom when the bell rings. You will report to the office.
4. Announcements - Immediately stop all conversation. Listen until the announcements are completed.
5. On Task - Keep movement & noise to a minimum. Remain at your workstation unless there is a legitimate
reason to be elsewhere.
6. Computers We will cover specifics on computers later when we begin using them. Access to the internet
is not allowed unless permission is given by the teacher for a specific purpose.
7. Misuse/Abuse - The equipment in this lab is state and school system property. Any misuse or abuse of this
equipment will result in serious consequences implemented by the administration.
8. Food & Drink - They are not allowed in the classroom or lab.
9. Portable electronic devices CD players, Mp3 players, video games or any such electronic devices are not
allowed in the classroom or labs. If brought to class they will be taken away.
10. Restrooms The schedule provides a break between every class. This is the time for you to use the restroom
facilities.
11. Water - Same instructions as for restroom use. Dont ask to go get a drink of water.
12. Materials & Tools- Return materials and equipment to proper location so others may find them.
13. Safety Everyone is responsible for safety in the lab. Fooling around is not allowed! Always follow safety
procedures. Safety glasses will be worn for some activities. They will be provided.
14. Materials Processing Lab - NEVER operate machinery without the teachers permission and only in the
teachers presence. Safety glasses must be worn while in the materials processing lab.
15. Cleanup - When the cleanup whistle blows stop work immediately. Quickly cleanup, put things away and
help clean the rest of the lab.
16. Dismissal After cleaning up when the second whistle blows return to your assigned seat in the classroom
seating area and wait for the teacher to dismiss you.
NOTE: This list does not address every situation that could come up in this class. The teacher is the
ultimate authority. Any questions should be directed to the teacher. You are expected to exhibit mature,
responsible, adult behavior in this laboratory.

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Evaluation: Grades will be based on written assignments, quizzes, tests, lab reports, products, class participation
and portfolio presentations. A point system is used and points are accumulated throughout the semester. The
final grade will be based on the percent of total points obtained.
Grades: A=100-90% B=89-80% C=79-70% F=Below 70%.

GRADING
Class Notebook 10%
Tests 20%
Class Assignments 15%
Classwork/ Project 40%
Final Exam 15%

Total 100%

Fulton County School Board Policy IHA Grading and Reporting System
Provision for Improving Grades
1. Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be
allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate
effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Students should contact the teacher
concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for
recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course
objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
2. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their
grades.

CTAE Department Provision for Grade Improvement Policy

Students who have received a grade below 75% on a major test/project have the opportunity to recover
their grade through the Grade Improvement process.
The maximum grade that can be earned is 75%.
Students must initiate the recovery process.
Once notified of the low grade, students have up to 10 days to initiate and complete the recovery work.
The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery.
Students can have no more than 5 unexcused absences from the class.
All missing work/zeros must be made up before the recovery process can begin.

Late/Missing Work
Work that is turned in after the deadline will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
Work that is missing will receive an NHI (not handed in).
If the missing work is not submitted within 10 days from the initial deadline, the NHI will be changed to
a zero permanently.

CTAE End Of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)

The Georgia Department of Education has made available an End-of-Pathway Assessment to ascertain the
competence of our Career Technology students. The End-of-Pathway Assessment measures the level of
technical skill attainment of each career pathway completer. The End-of-Pathway Assessment will be
administered to all CTE students who have finished or are finishing a pathway. The End-of-Pathway
Assessment will be administered in April and students that pass the test will receive an industry-
recognized certification. Seniors who pass the test will receive a special CTE cord to wear at graduation.