EGT 410 - PLTW-Principles of Engineering

Prerequisites:
EGT 400
CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Using technology systems and manufacturing processes, students find out how math, science, and technology help people. This course was developed by Project Lead the Way.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Differentiate between engineering and engineering technology.

2. Conduct a professional interview and reflect on it in writing.

3. Identify and differentiate among different engineering disciplines.

4. Measure forces and distances related to mechanisms.

5. Distinguish between the six simple machines, their attributes, and components.

6. Calculate mechanical advantage and drive ratios of mechanisms.

7. Design, create, and test gear, pulley, and sprocket systems.

8. Calculate work and power in mechanical systems.

9. Determine efficiency in a mechanical system.

10. Design, create, test, and evaluate a compound machine design.