Civil Engineering and Architecture Syllabus
Teacher Information:
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Mr. William Trudell
Technology and Engineering Instructor, Content Instructional Specialist for Technology, Business,
Marketing, and Computer Science
William.trudell@nbexcellence.org (best method to contact me)
(262) 789 – 6445
Schedule
o Hour 1: Engineering Design and Development
o Hour 2: Introduction to Engineering Design
o Hour 3: Digital Electronics
o Hour 4: Civil Engineering and Architecture
o Hour 5 – 8: Content Instructional Specialist Role
Introduction:
Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercial
building projects. The course includes an introduction to many of the varied factors involved in building and
site design and construction including building components and systems, structural design, storm water
management, site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design
and construction industry.
The major focus of the CEA course is to expose students to the design and construction practices of residential
and commercial building projects, design teams and teamwork, communication methods, building codes and
ordinances, engineering design calculations, and technical documentation. Problem solving skills and design
experience are gained through an activity-project-problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy.
Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their
interpersonal skills and creative abilities while applying math, science, and technology knowledge learned in
other courses to solve design problems and communicate their solutions.
Students will use industry standard 3D architectural modeling software to facilitate site and building design
and technical documentation. As the course progresses and the complexity of the design problems increase,
students will learn more advanced computer modeling skills as they become more independent in their
learning, more professional in their collaboration and communication, and more experienced in problem
solving and design.
Civil Engineering and Architecture is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th or 11th grade
students interested in careers related to civil engineering and architecture. No previous knowledge is
assumed, but students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science
courses in order to facilitate the use and understanding of appropriate math and science concepts necessary
for the successful completion of CEA coursework.
Civil Engineering and Architecture is one of the specialization courses in the Project Lead The Way® high
school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge
and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
Course Communication:
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Project Lead the Way Learning Management System (LMS)
o My.pltw.org
o All activities, projects, and important curriculum documents
o Students will have personal log-in information and access to this site
Technology and Engineering Department Twitter
o @nbwengineering
o Quickly send out reminders to parents and students
Technology and Engineering Department Website
o Sdnbwestengineering.weebly.com
o Communicate important documents and lesson plans to parents and students
Grading Information and Scale:
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Skills-based grading that ties back to Project Lead the Way national
standards alignment
Grading Scale: 1 – 4
o 1: Basic; signifies limited skill development
o 2: Developing; there is noticeable progression toward skill
mastery
o 3: Proficient; a skill can be applied consistently
o 4: Advanced; mastery of a skill in a variety of situations
Learning Targets/Skills will be communicated to students in class,
assessed, and then communicated to parents through Infinite
Campus (ex: I can identify historical structural systems.)
Large/cumulative assessments will be broken down and assessed via
individual learning targets. This means that there could potentially
be several learning targets assessed on a cumulative assessment.
Project Lead the Way: End of Course (EoC) Assessment Information:
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End of Course Assessment will be held on May 27th and May 28th in class
o Students will be allowed to use the following materials:
 Writing utensil
 Scratch paper
 Engineering Equation Packet
 Calculator
 **there will be no note sheet allowed beginning with the 2014-2015 school year**
o Should a student meet the following requirements, he/she will be eligible to receive
Transcripted Credits from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
 Pass the course with a B or better
 Earn a Stanine Score of 7, 8, or 9
 Create a course portfolio to be presented upon request to MSOE
 Complete the Transcripted Credit Application and submit the $75.00 fee to MSOE within
1-year of completion
Academic Integrity Information:
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First Offense: Student will be given an opportunity to complete the work that was cheated on. Parents
and Guidance Counselor will be contacted. Teacher and student will develop a contract that will deter
this behavior in the future.
Second Offense: In addition to measures from the first offense, a meeting between the
parent/guardian, associate principle, teacher, and guidance counselor will be held, and the student will
develop a 5 page paper (12pt. font, Times New Roman font, and single spaced) that focuses on the
following:
o Why the decision was made to cheat?
o What are the alternatives to cheating?
o Why is cheating unethical?
o How will cheating now impact me in the future?
Third Offense: In addition to measures from the first and second offense, the student will receive an
academic referral and any other consequences deemed necessary by the parent/guardian, counselor,
associate principal, teacher, and student team.
Flipped Classroom Information:
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Definition: Flipped classroom or flip teaching is a form of blended learning in which students learn new
content online, usually at home, and what used to be homework is now done in class with teachers
offering more personalized guidance and interaction with students, instead of lecturing.
The flipped classroom strategy will be utilized throughout the course of the school year and is a
significant aspect of the course.
Scope, Sequence, and Schedule:
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Weekly Lesson Plans can always be found at sdnbwestengineering.weebly.com
Date
9/2/2014 – 9/5/2014
9/8/2014 – 9/12/2014
9/15/2014 – 9/18/2014
No School 9/19
9/22/2014 – 9/26/2014
9/29/2014 – 10/3/2014
10/6/2014 – 10/10/2014
Topic
Introductions, Syllabus, Classroom
protocols, Lesson 1.1: History of CEA
Lesson 1.1: History of CEA
Lesson 1.1: History of CEA
Reading
History of CEA
Lesson 1.2: Careers in CEA
Careers in Civil Engineering,
Careers in Architecture
Wood Framing Systems,
Residential Roof Types
Roof Systems, Residential Wall
Systems
Lesson 2.1: Building Design and
Construction
Lesson 2.1: Building Design and
Construction
No School 10/13
10/14/2014 – 10/17/2014
Lesson 2.2: Cost and Efficiency
10/20/2014 – 10/24/2014
10/27/2014 – 10/31/2014
Lesson 2.2: Cost and Efficiency
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
Elements of Design
Architectural Features
Concrete Pad Design, Concrete Pad
Cost Estimation, Shed Cost
Estimate
Heat Loss and Gain
Affordable Housing Design,
Sustainable Architecture
11/3/2014 – 11/7/2014
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
11/10/2014 – 11/13/2014
No School 11/14
11/17/2014 – 11/21/2014
11/24/2014 – 11/26/2014
No School 11/27 or 11/28
12/1/2014 – 12/5/2014
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
Universal Design, Designing For
The Client
Autodesk Revit
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
Autodesk Revit
LEED, EnergyStar
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
12/8/2014 – 12/12/2014
12/15/2014 – 12/19/2014
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
Lesson 2.3: Residential Design
12/22/2014 – 12/23/2014
Lesson 3.1: Commercial Building
Systems
Residential Foundations, Electrical
systems
Water Supply, Plumbing systems
Wastewater Management, Storm
Water Runoff
Land Use Regulations
No School 12/24 – 1/4
1/5/2015 – 1/9/2015
Lesson 3.1: Commercial Building
Systems
Lesson 3.1: Commercial Building
Systems
Commercial Wall Systems,
Commercial Roof Systems
Structural Efficiency, Commercial
Framing Systems
Commercial Floor Systems
1/26/2015 – 1/30/2015
Lesson 3.1: Commercial Building
Systems
Lesson 3.2: Structures
2/2/2015 – 2/6/2015
Lesson 3.2: Structures
2/9/2015 – 2/13/2015
No School 2/16
2/17/2015 – 2/20/2015
Lesson 3.2: Structures
2/23/2015 – 2/27/2015
3/2/2015 – 3/6/2015
3/9/2015 – 3/13/2015
Lesson 3.3: Services and Utilities
Lesson 3.3: Services and Utilities
Lesson 3.4: Site Considerations
3/16/2015 – 3/19/2015
Lesson 3.4: Site Considerations
No School 3/20
3/23/2015 – 3/27/2015
Lesson 3.4: Site Considerations
1/12/2015 – 1/16/2015
No School 1/19
1/20/2015 – 1/23/2015
3/30/2015 – 4/2/2015
No School 4/3 – 4/12
4/13/2015 – 4/17/2015
4/20/2015 – 4/24/2015
Lesson 3.2: Structures
Lesson 4.1: Commercial Design
Project
Lesson 4.1: Commercial Design
Project
Lesson 4.1: Commercial Design
Project
Structural Design, Loads and Load
Paths
Beam Analysis, Beam Analysis
Shortcuts
Beam Formulas, Beam Design
Commercial Foundations, Spread
Footing Design
Utilities, Energy Codes
HVAC
Land Surveying, Surveying Level,
Parking Lot Design
Soil Investigation, Low Impact
Development
Landscape Design, Site Grading,
Road Design
Commercial Design Project
Portfolio, Commercial Design
Project Examples, Team Building
Legal Descriptions, Site Discovery,
Commercial Project Viability
Project Management, Commercial
Building Design
4/27/2015 – 5/1/2015
5/4/2015 – 5/8/2015
5/11/2015 – 5/15/2015
5/18/2015 – 5/21/2015
No School 5/22 or 5/25
5/26/2015 – 5/29/2015
6/1/2015 – 6/5/2015
6/8/2015 – 6/12/2015
Lesson 4.1: Commercial Design
Project
Lesson 4.1: Commercial Design
Project
Lesson 4.1: Commercial Design
Project
End of Course Assessment Review
Commercial Building Design
Commercial Building Design
Commercial Building Design
PLTW End of Course Assessment
Lesson 4.2: Commercial Design
Project Presentation
Portfolio Completion and
Submission
****Disclaimer: The course instructor retains the right to change or modify the contents of this document when
necessary.**