Introduction to Engineering Design

Instructor: Mr. Ahlers

Phone: 651-621-6890
E-Mail: mark.ahlers@moundsviewschools.org


Credit Area: Technology Education Elective

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1 Credit = 2 semesters

Course Description:
Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course, which develops student problem-
solving skills, with emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid
rendering of an object. Students focus on the application of visualization processes and tools
provided by the use of Autodesk Inventor software. The course will emphasize the design
development process of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed and
evaluated using a design system. Other key concepts include: technical drawing, measurement
and statistics, geometric shapes, dimensions and tolerances, reverse engineering and design
problems.

Outcomes:
Students in the Introduction to Engineering Design program will develop:
an understanding of the core concepts, characteristics and scope of technology.
an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between
technology and other fields of study.
an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.
an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.
an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.
an understanding of the influence of technology on history.
an understanding of the attributes of design.
an understanding of engineering design and the abilities to apply the design process.
an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and
innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.
the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.
the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.
an understanding of and be able to select and use medical technologies, agricultural and
related biotechnologies, energy and power technologies, information and communication
technologies, transportation technologies, manufacturing technologies, and construction
technologies.







Course Outline:
Unit 1: Design Process
Lesson 1.1 Introduction to a Design Process
Lesson 1.2 Introduction to Technical Sketching and Drawing
Lesson 1.3 Measurement and Statistics
Lesson 1.4 Puzzle Cube

Unit 2: Design Exercises
Lesson 2.1 Geometric Shapes and Solids
Lesson 2.2 Dimensions and Tolerances
Lesson 2.3 Advanced Modeling Skills
Lesson 2.4 Advanced Designs

Unit 3: Reverse Engineering
Lesson 3.1 Visual Analysis
Lesson 3.2 Functional Analysis
Lesson 3.3 Structural Analysis
Lesson 3.4 Product Improvement by Design

Unit 4: Open-Ended Design Problems
Lesson 4.1 Engineering Design Ethics
Lesson 4.2 Design Teams


Grading Scale: %
A 100-93 B+ 89-87 C+ 79-77 D+ 69-67 F Below 60%
A- 92-90 B 86-83 C 76-73 D 66-63
B- 82-80 C- 72-70 D- 62-60