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This class is held in a unique classroom and taught in many unique ways. Although there will be times in formal
classroom, much time will be spent in the lab interacting with the tools and equipment of technology. There are
many expensive, delicate and potentially dangerous pieces of equipment in the lab areas. You are expected to handle
yourself in a safe and responsible manner and to help do your part in respecting the equipment by using it properly.
Cougar Tech is a great place to learn with many interesting activities to explore. We provide a lot for you and expect
a lot from you. Be on time, stay on task, work hard and you will become the success you are capable of being.
Course Description: Research, Design, and Project Management is the fourth course in the engineering
pathway. This course provides students with opportunities to work with students from other pathways as a
member of a design team. Research strategies, prototype testing and evaluation, and communication skills are
emphasized.
Course Overview: E4 Research, Design, and Project Management is the third level engineering course at
Chattahoochee HS. This advanced course of study in the engineering field is only available for 12th grade
students. Students conduct research and/or design an engineering project. Students sharpen their aptitude and
expand their interest through experiences in the field of engineering. The course enables them to make an
informed career choice through the study, application and practice of mechanical, electrical and other engineering
systems. Projects will reinforce the application of communication, mathematics and science. Computer programs
will be used extensively in this course to enable students to visualize, solve and report on complex design
problems.
Prerequisite: E3 Engineering Applications is a prerequisite for level IV.
Our lab has been equipped with state-of-the-art engineering trainers used to train engineers in major companies
such as General Motors, Ford, Caterpillar and Georgia Pacific.
Class will consist of whole group learning activities, small group, paired and individual activities revolving around
Engineering and Technology subjects and projects. Training Module Learning Activities, Corporate Organization
with Master Project design and fabrication activities will put to use engineering skills learned.
Materials & Textbooks: A suggested lab fee donation of $20 is requested to help cover the cost of some of
the materials for this course. Students may need to obtain some additional materials for some activities.
Students are required to bring their own writing materials (pen/pencil and paper) to class every day.
The course textbook is Engineering Your Future by Gomez; replacement cost is $68.50.
NOTE: This list does not address every situation that could come up in this class. The teacher is the ultimate
authority. Any questions should be directed to the teacher. You are expected to exhibit mature,
responsible, adult behavior in this laboratory.
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Evaluation: Grades will be based on written assignments, quizzes, tests, lab reports, products, class participation
and portfolio presentations. A point system is used and points are accumulated throughout the semester. The final
grade will be based on the percent of total points obtained.
Grades: A=100-90% B=89-80% C=79-70% F=Below 70%.
GRADING
Class Notebook 10%
Tests 20%
Class Assignments 15%
Classwork/ Project 40%
Final Exam 15%
Total 100%
Fulton County School Board Policy IHA Grading and Reporting System
Provision for Improving Grades
1. Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be
allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate
effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Students should contact the teacher
concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for
recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course
objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
2. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their
grades.
Late/Missing Work
Work that is turned in after the deadline will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
Work that is missing will receive an NHI (not handed in).
If the missing work is not submitted within 10 days from the initial deadline, the NHI will be changed to
a zero permanently.