Principles of Technology

 Instructor:  Mr. Dearing

Office - Rm 108, Technology Education Office, University High School

Phone - (309) 438-5513

E-mail - bmdeari@ilstu.edu

URL – http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/tech/home.htm

Course Overview: Principles of Technology is a course in applied science that is designed to prepare students more effectively for the advances in technology.  It blends an understanding of basic principles with practice in practical applications.  Principles of Technology includes 7 units of instruction dealing with each principle as it applies in the four energy systems: mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical.  The 7 units that will be covered are force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power, and force transformers.  Emphasis will also be placed on hands on activities, creative thinking and problem solving, while having fun learning.  This class is a necessity for all young men and women who want to be productive in today’s technological society.

Prerequisites: 1 year of algebra or concurrent enrollment

Objectives of the course:

Throughout the course, students will: 

·         Develop skills to help facilitate creative thinking and problem solving.

·         Learn technical principles and concepts relating to the four energy systems.

·         Improve math and science skills.

·         Be provided with a hands-on learning environment. 

·         Understand principle factors of a wide variety of physics concepts.

·         Learn to make predictions and decisions based on measurement, observations, and calculations. 

·         Be given the opportunity to design and construct products utilizing the various energy systems.

·         Be preparing to become tomorrow’s engineers and technicians.

Class Expectations: 

Þ     Arrive on time!  You are tardy if you are not in the room  when class is scheduled to begin.  If you come to class late you must have a pass.  The procedures outlined in the student handbook for tardies will be followed along with the rest of the rules in the handbook.

Þ     There are absolutely NO beverages, food, gum, or candy allowed.

Þ     You are to stay at your workstation for the entire period.  Raise your hand and I will answer your question as quickly as possible.

Þ     The student(s) assigned to a particular station will be the only ones to be working at that station.  Tampering with other student’s supplies or equipment is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

Þ     Bring necessary materials to class everyday such as notebook and pen or pencil.

Þ     Students will be expected to clean up their area before leaving at the end of the period.  Leave it as clean or cleaner than you found it.  Be sure to put your equipment where it belongs - it is your responsibility to take care of your work.

Þ     If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get caught up.  You will need to talk to the instructor at the beginning of the class, the first day you get back to school, to find out what you have missed.  You will have one day for each day you were absent to make up your work (excused absences only).  Subsequent due dates will not change!

Þ     This Technology course demands you to be mature, motivated, and willing to learn.  Successful completion requires full determination and dedication from beginning to end.

Þ   Horseplay is absolutely not tolerated.

Þ     Act professionally and responsibly.

Þ     Report all equipment damage, breakage or loss to the instructor as soon as it is noticed.

Þ     Never touch or handle equipment or materials unless the instructor gives permission.

Þ     Eye protection may be required during various labs or activities, use them.

Þ      Safety procedures will be strictly enforced on all equipment used in the technology area.

Þ      Late work will be accepted, but at a loss of 10% each day it is late.

Evaluation: 

·        Evaluation in the course will be based on attendance, class participation (includes work ethic), module completion, quizzes, tests and other projects throughout the semester.  Neatness and organization counts.  (I strongly recommend that you keep an organized notebook of all notes, assignments, quizzes, etc…) 

Grading Scale:             A             =            90  -     100%

B             =            80  -     89%

C             =            70  -     79%

D             =            60  -     69%

F              =            59  -     0%

Discipline: 

For minor offenses:

¨       First offense - Warning

¨       Second offense - Detention and parental conference

¨       Third offense – Office referral and parental conference

¨       Forth offense - Office referral and possible loss of credit for course.

For major offenses:

¨       Office referral and parental conference.

¨       Strict adherence to student handbook will be followed.

Other important documents:

n       Student handbook

n       Individual Profile Sheet

n       Technology Use Policy

n       Rules and Regulation Sheet

n       Inventory Sheet

n       Class Calendar

Have a Great Year!!!!!