Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will investigate career opportunities in engineering & engineering technology.
Standard 1
Identify occupations related to engineering and engineering technology.
Standard 2
Differentiate among different engineering & engineering technology disciplines.
Standard 3
Investigate different forms of occupational training and educational opportunities for careers in engineering and engineering technology.
Strand 2
Students will understand the elements of an organized approach to solving an engineering design problem.
Standard 1
Form a basic design process that can be used to solve an engineering problem.
Standard 2
In order to better comprehend the engineering design process, students should learn that:
Strand 3
Students will document the design process and communicate the results of that process using appropriate techniques.
Standard 1
Make accurately proportioned sketches using correct drawing conventions.
Standard 2
Create and utilize an engineering notebook per established conventions.
Strand 4
Students will understand and apply mathematics, measuring conventions, and scale.
Standard 1
Perform basic arithmetic functions using fractions and decimals.
Standard 2
Accurately and efficiently convert between fractions and decimals.
Standard 3
Convert between metric and imperial measurements.
Standard 4
Demonstrate an ability to make and record basic measurements.
Strand 5
Students will be able to develop orthographic views of a part with the correct dimensions and geometry.
Standard 1
Demonstrate exactness and precision when producing drawing geometry.
Standard 2
Be proficient in the use of terminology associated with drafting and design.
Strand 6
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of correct line types.
Standard 1
Understand and use the recommended thickness of lines.
Standard 2
Understand and correctly employ conventionally used line types.
Strand 7
Students will know and follow ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning standards and apply the appropriate dimensions to drawings.
Standard 1
Understand and choose the best location for dimensions.
Standard 2
Understand and appropriately use baseline and chain dimensioning.
Standard 3
Demonstrate an ability to fully dimension a part.
Standard 4
Demonstrate the correct use of leaders and notes.
Strand 8
Students will be able to understand and use 2D computer software to create technical drawings.
Standard 1
Know how to save, open, rename, and move data files using common computer operating system software.
Standard 2
Originate technical drawings using 2D CAD software features.
Standard 3
Prepare and understand proper title blocks.
Standard 4
Add correct annotation to drawings.
Standard 5
Revise existing technical drawings using the software features.
Standard 6
Reproduce originals using different methods.
Standard 7
Plot to scale and use correct plot specs.