The focus of Principles of Engineering is to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology. By exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes, students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. The course covers the following:
Types of Engineering
Communication
The Design Process
Engineering Systems
Statics and Strength of Materials
Material Testing
Reliability
Kinematics