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INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED)
(Pre-Engineering Program)
Grade: 9 - 12
Duration: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1.0
IED is an introductory course that develops student problem solving skills, with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models, students will work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture a product. A Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. The techniques learned, and equipment used, are state-of-the-art and currently being used by engineers throughout the United States.
Students will complete a series of drawings which will include but not be limited to: isometric, orthographic, oblique, sectional, and perspective drawings. Other components of the course will include sketches, prototypes, 3-D modeling, research, and class presentations.