A course that provides an overview of Engineering and Engineering technology utilizing VEX automated systems.
Upon completion of this course
- Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and using appropriate modeling techniques.
- Identify and describe the component parts and operation of technological systems
- Differentiate between open loop and closed loop systems through developing, producing, using, and assessing technological control systems.
- Identify the laws, principles and phenomena that describe engineering systems and synthesize working models of engineered systems.
- Explain and utilize decision-making strategies commonly used by engineers including: optimization, break-even analysis and risk assessment.
- Describe how technology and society interact. Specifically, assess technological impacts in real life contexts and make decisions based upon the assessments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the design process that includes: framing design briefs, selecting problem solving strategies, design execution, materials testing, research, prototyping and testing.
- Follow ethical and legal guidelines when designing and engineering products, processes and systems.
- Demonstrate positive safety attitudes and behaviors throughout the design engineering process.