Welcome to our Principles of Engineering course, where we infuse math, science, and engineering in a more advanced way than an Introduction to Engineering Design. This comprehensive survey of engineering fields is designed to help you explore and identify the areas that spark your passion. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into various engineering disciplines, allowing you to discover which one aligns with your future ambitions and interests. Whether you're fascinated by robotics, structural design, or sustainable solutions, this course is your gateway to finding your engineering niche.

Explore Diverse Engineering Disciplines: Get ready to immerse yourself in seven dynamic engineering fields:

• Mechanical Engineering: Build complex systems like Rube Goldberg machines and explore the wonders of simple machines and gear trains.
• Structural Engineering: Test your skills with projects like bridge construction, balancing mathematical precision with real-world strength.
• Civil Engineering: Understand the backbone of infrastructure and the principles behind sustainable and resilient urban design.
• Electrical Engineering: Dive into circuit theories, integrated chips, and hands-on electrical projects.
• Robotics: Master coding techniques to make robots perform amazing tasks and contribute to a collaborative "Big Project."
• Environmental Engineering: Study how engineering can contribute to sustainable solutions and protect our environment.
• Computer and Materials Science: Discover how materials are shaped, tested, and applied in technology and manufacturing.

Innovate with the Design Process: Enhance your problem-solving skills through our Design Thinking approach. You'll tackle hands-on projects that challenge you to create, test, and refine solutions while explaining your design choices.

Example topics are in Engineering Systems: 

• Mechanical Systems: Construct Rube Goldberg devices to understand gear trains and simple machines.
• Electrical Systems: Build and test electrical circuits and integrated chips.
• Fluid Systems: Apply concepts to pneumatic and hydraulic devices.

And, Statics and Dynamics:

• Statics: Apply math and physics to design and build bridges that span a 6-foot gap and support significant weight.
• Dynamics: Learn about motion and trajectory to understand the forces at play in engineering projects.

Build Robots and Machines: Learn coding and sensor technology to create robots that can perform complex tasks. Then, collaborate on a major class project like an automated assembly line or distribution hub.

Design and Develop Your Big Project: Manage and execute a comprehensive engineering project, applying all the skills and knowledge you've gained to build a fully functional automated machine.

Test Materials and Quality: Explore materials’ properties, machining processes, and how material selection influences manufacturing and quality. Test materials for their thermal properties and efficiency.

Understand Thermodynamics: Study energy forms, conversion, and efficiency. Test materials to understand their impact on energy use in various applications.

Ensure Engineering Quality and Reliability: Use precision tools and statistical methods to ensure high-quality engineering outcomes. Learn about reliability, risk analysis, and ethical considerations.

Communicate and Document Your Designs: Develop skills in documenting and presenting your designs through data collection, graphic representations, and detailed engineering notebooks.

Earn College Dual Credit: Excitingly, this course offers the opportunity to earn college dual credit.