Principles Of Engineering (POE) is a high school-level survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through creative problem-solving.  

To be successful in POE, students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. 

Ideas we will study:
Mechanisms and Machine Control - we will build and program machines to solve problems (building a marble sorter)
Energy Sources - we'll build a hydrogen cell car
Energy Applications - breadboards and circuit design
Fluid Power - you'll get a good grasp of hydraulics
Statics - build, test and price a bridge
Material Properties and Testing 
Statistics - like you've never seen in Math class
Kinematics - Angry Birds, rocketry and projectile motion

Why take the class?

• It is challenging and fun.
• Participate in a hands-on, activity oriented program.
• Earn college credit.
• Explore careers where a national employment shortage exists
• Explore careers where pay scales are among the highest levels for entry level professionals

Course Information

• The class syllabus.  
• LMS (Learner Management System)
• Weekly Schedule

College Credit

• Register for Articulated College Credit (community and technical colleges).  Don't use school email account.  Minimum class grade for credit is a B.