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Introductory
Teamwork, in Introductory courses, is apparent in hands-on projects. There are at least two major projects each week in Intro classes. Generally, teams of 3-4 students are chosen, with each student a stakeholder in the team's project. These small groups facilitate discussion, division and accomplishment of significant tasks, and verbal reporting of progress and test results.
TECH 1
Theme areas reflect both current and expected future changes in technology, for example, Space, High Technology, Water and Energy. In both the Water and Energy segments, much attention is placed upon the environment. For instance, water quality and conservation are subtopics for the Water, and alternative Green sources, conservation and sustainability are subtopics for Energy. The major group projects are progressively more challenging.
Space and High Technology—Mission to Mars, Cell Phone Communication
a. Build a Mars (egg) Lander
b. Deconstruct a Cell Phone
Water—Our Most Precious Resource
c. Design & Build an Aqueduct
d. Design & Build a Bridge
Energy—Renewable Resources
e. Design & Build a Solar Cooker
f. Build a Solar Model Car
TECH 2
Can be taken concurrently with or following Tech I
Small groups of 3-4 students tackle hands-on projects, at least one each week, in the areas of electricity generation and measurement, aerospace and mechanical engineering. Final project revolves around the wind generation of power.
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