Course title
Intro Eng SciPre-requisite
Algebra, Geometry, Physics recommendedCourse description
Description:This course is an introduction to Engineering principles. Units include the following topics: Dynamics; Statics; Heat; Energy; Resources. Every unit requires a lab/building project. Specific labs include: Bridge design; crane construction and computer design. Each lab requires a formal lab report which follows the scientific method and includes mathematical analysis.Syllabus: Assignments and classwork; along with the day’s lesson; will be placed in the Managebac Calendar. You are expected to keep up with the calendar; as it contains assignments; important information; resources; and instructions. Materials Needed For Class: calculator; ruler; folder; loose leaf notebook paper; pens and pencils. I have some of these supplies in our classroom; but these will all be necessary in order to complete homework assignments outside of class. Topics covered include:Dynamics; Statics; Heat; Energy; Resources; Design-Build-Test-Redesign-Rebuild-ReTest
Absence policy: Per the Handbook; it is the policy of The Odyssey Preparatory Academy that scholars who are excused from school due to illness or other approved reason will have the same amount of days to make up missed work as days absent. EXPERIMENTS: Scholars prepare a plan before executing an experiment or building project. Every member of a group must individually record their own data into their premade data table during said activity. Work Submission: You are expected to keep up with the class calendar; as it contains assignments; important information; resources; and instructions. Under normal circumstances; all assignments are expected to be ready for submission by the start of class on the due date. Grading- 1 point: Assignments2 points: Quizzes and midway and checkpoint assessments4 points: Lab reports; tests; benchmark assessments The OIAIS grading scale is provided below.100%-97% A+96%-94% A93%-90% A-89%-87% B+86%-84% B83%-80% B-79%-77% C+76%-74% C73%-70% C-69%-60% D59% and below F Academic Integrity: It is expected that you show self-confidence in your work and adequately acknowledge any sources that are used when completing assignments. By signing Odyssey’s Academic Honesty Policy; you are verifying that you have read and understand the expectations and consequences when it comes to plagiarism and collusion. If there is objective evidence that academic honesty has been compromised; all persons involved in the incident will receive a zero on that item; and a referral; on the first offense. Communication: The goal at the Odyssey Family of Schools is that you are a self-advocate in your learning process. As an IB MYP school; we encourage “open communication based on understanding and respect." - IBMYP Guide to Authorization. In order to achieve these goals; it is imperative that you take advantage of the communication tools that are available: email; StudentVue; class time; Calendar; and office hours. To develop and grow into self-advocating citizens; you are strongly encouraged to initiate communication with all of your teachers.
It is necessary and helpful that you express your opinion and point of view. gbates@topamail.com Classroom Management: Everyone is expected to support a structured; productive; safe; friendly; and open learning environment. It is expected that scholars support an environment that is conducive to learning for everyone. Because you are expected to take responsibility for yourself; and have an active role in your learning; you may be held accountable by having to contact your parent/guardian; regarding a behavioral incident. All matters of consequence are handled on an individual basis; with consideration of severity; circumstances; and the frequency of occurrences. Scholars are welcome and encouraged to suggest changes to this document. gbates@topamail.com
School country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
BuckeyeHigh school
Odyssey Institute of Advanced and International StudiesSchool / district Address
N/ASchool zip code
N/ARequested competency code
Lab ScienceDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- LPHY
- Physics