FORSYTH COUNTY COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE:
TEACHER NAME:
ROOM:
183
Engineering and Technology Research, Design, and Project Management
Nick Crowder
E-MAIL:
ncrowder@forsyth.k12.ga.us
PHONE: 770-781-2264 EXT: 100183
Course Description:
Research, Design, and Project Management is the fourth course in the engineering pathway. This course provides students with
opportunities to work with students from other pathways as a member of a design team. Research strategies, prototype testing and
evaluation, and communication skills are emphasized.
In all Career Tech classes, we share a common goal of preparing our students for the professional world. As such, we treat our
classrooms, our labs and our clubs as professional organizations. Our goals include having high standards with regards to safety,
being on time, dress code adherence, work ethic, following directions, being prepared, just as they will be once they reach their
profession.
Standards:
The course standards in their entirety along with the connected standards for the core curriculum, (math, science,
language arts, etc.), can be found on the Georgia Department of Education website. Only the engineering specific
standards’ reference numbers and title descriptions are listed on this syllabus. Please follow the link below to read the
detail descriptions of each course standard.
The details for Career & Technical Education are also found on the state website. The Foundation Skills for Career,
Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) are critical competencies that students pursuing any career pathway should
exhibit to be successful. As core standards for all career pathways in all program concentrations, these skills link career,
technical and agricultural education to the state’s academic performance standards.
ENGR-RDPM1 – Students will become proficient in the formal research techniques necessary to understand a technical
problem.
ENGR-RDPM2 – Students will use research techniques to develop a design solution for to a technological problem.
ENGR-RDPM3 – Students will utilize research techniques to test and evaluate designed prototypes.
ENGR-RDPM4 – Students will effectively communicate research findings.
STEM Standards (common to all Engineering &Technology courses)
ENGR-STEM1 – Students will recognize the systems, components, and processes of a technological system.
ENGR-STEM2 – Students will identify the impact of engineering and technology within global, economic, environmental, and
societal contexts.
ENGR-STEM3 – Students will design technological problem solutions using scientific investigation, analysis and
interpretation of data, innovation, invention, and fabrication while considering economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints.
ENGR-STEM4 – Students will apply principles of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, interpersonal
communication, and teamwork to the solution of technological problems.
ENGR-STEM5 – Students will select and demonstrate techniques, skills, tools, and understanding related to energy and
power, bio-related, communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction technologies.
ENGR-STEM6 – Students will enhance reading by developing vocabulary and comprehension skills associated with text
materials, problem descriptions, and laboratory activities associated with engineering and technology education.
ENGR-STEM7 – Students will develop leadership and interpersonal problem-solving skills through participation in cocurricular activities associated with the Technology Student Association.
Learning Resources/Textbooks:
Due to the very broad nature of this course, and with the focus on research, several textbooks are necessary. Classroom
sets will be available for reference as needed. Textbooks will not be issued to individual students. Main textbooks are
listed below. Students may bring laptops and smart devices to do online research, as well as use lab computers.
Textbooks:
“Engineering Your Future” by Gomez, Oakes, & Leone, Published by Great Lakes Press, Inc.
“Technology” by R. Thomas Wright, Published by Goodheart – Willcox Company, Inc.
“Energy, Power, & Transportation Technology” by Len S. Litowitz and Ryan A. Brown,
Published by Goodheart – Willcox Company, Inc.
“Engineering Drawing & Design” by David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen, & J. Lee Turpin,
Published by Thompson Delmar Learning
“Architectural Drafting & Design” by Alan Jefferis and David A. Madsen, Published by
Thompson Delmar Learning
Availability for Extra Help: The instructor will be available for clarifications, additional questions, and individual
assistance each school morning beginning at 7:45, and most days after school until 4:30. Students are always welcome
to come to the lab in the morning.
Makeup Work: All missed work and assessments are the responsibility of the student when they are absent from
school. Please see the instructor for missed assignments, and turn in no more than 5 days after absence.
Grading Calculations:
Course Average = 50% (1ST Sem. Course Work) 50% (2ND Sem. Course Work)
1ST & 2ND Semester Course Work = 75% Summative + 25% Formative
Grading Policy:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
Failing = Below 70
*Formative Assessments include, but are not limited to homework, class work, practice tests, rough drafts, and sections
of projects/ research papers/presentations.
*Summative Assessments include, but are not limited to unit tests, final projects, final essays, final research papers, and
final presentations.
Materials Required
Each Student is required to provide:
Engineering Notebook—this can be a composition notebook, or a cardboard notebook with 2 pockets, prongs for
paper, and about 50 sheets of notebook paper.
Materials Requested
Each student is requested to provide the following:
1 packet of hot glue slugs
#2 Pencils—1 package
$30 lab fee—this will cover TSA membership, an SFHS Engineering shirt, and lab materials for all project. This
can be paid on My Payments Plus. https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/default.aspx Technology Student
Association (TSA) Membership is expected of engineering students.
***SFHS has one of the best competitive engineering/robotics teams in the world and meets in the club called
TSA. www.tsaweb.org Membership is very helpful in obtaining college admissions and career internships
Research and Design
2013-2014
My expectations are high, but together we can achieve our goals.
Be here, be positive, be willing to work, and you will succeed!
Course Syllabus
Students, please sign the following and have your parent or guardian sign where indicated. Return
the signed form & $30 lab fee no later than the end of class on Tuesday August 13, 2013.
(Lab fee includes TSA Dues, T Shirt, and materials for the class and in-class club activities)
*” I have received a copy of the syllabus during the first week of enrollment in this class. I
understand what the expectations and responsibilities are of the student.”
Parent or Guardian (print) _________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian signature ________________________________Date___________
Student Name (print) ________________________________________Class Period___
Student Signature ___________________________________ Student # ___________
Note: If there are extenuating circumstances regarding the requirements for this class, please have your
parent or guardian contact Coach Crowder prior to the August 13th deadline at 770-781-2264 ext 100183.