MCCCD Program Description

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Engineering

Course: EPD258

First Term: 2013 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Overview of the current status of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and engineering in the United States. Emphasis on the underlying principles of engineering education and project-based learning. Topics include a brief history of engineering and its disciplines, technical communication skills, problem solving and teamwork, ethics, and engineering systems with modeling and design elements. Strategies for practical application in the classroom along with lesson plan development also covered.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Review the history and current status of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and engineering in the United States. (I) 2. Explain various disciplines in engineering. (II) 3. Examine professional ethics involved in engineering. (II) 4. Explain `Project-Based` learning. (III) 5. Create a lesson plan in engineering using the application principles of `Project-Based` learning. (III, VII, VIII, X) 6. Summarize and give examples of the technical communication skills needed to become an engineer. (IV) 7. Describe the basic tenets of engineering management and teamwork. (IV) 8. Create a specific grade appropriate lesson plan. (IV, VII, VIII) 9. Compare and contrast various methods of problem solving used by engineers and engineering teams. (IV, VII, VIII) 10. Design a specific grade level plan for establishing a learning environment based on engineering teamwork activities that is appropriate for the k-12 classroom. (IV, VII, VIII, X) 11. Analyze different processes and optimization procedures used in basic engineering systems. (V) 12. Describe and apply the engineering tools of design, modeling, and computers. (V) 13. Design a specific grade level plan that uses the tools of design, modeling, or computer applications that are unique to engineering. (V, VII, VIII) 14. Define and give examples of the fundamentals and principles of engineering education. (VI, IX) 15. Teach an engineering lesson that is grade appropriate for the K-12 classroom. (VII, VIII, IX, X) 16. Use various teaching resources to participate in a field experience in engineering. (IX, XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Influence of National Agenda on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Engineering Education A. Academic Standards and Student Performance B. Political and Economic Influences on STEM Education C. Global Competition D. Curriculum Development E. Teacher Preparation II. What is Engineering A. Definition B. History C. The Engineering Disciplines D. Ethics III. Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Engineering A. Design of the Learning Environment for STEM Engineering PBL B. Student Assessment IV. Communication and Teamwork A. Technical 1. Oral and Written Communication Skills 2. Time Management 3. Presentation Software (PowerPoint) B. Teamwork 1. Collaboration 2. Project Management C. Problem Solving 1. Styles 2. Critical Thinking Skills (Analytic, Creative, Estimation, and Brainstorming) V. Engineering Basics A. Systems, Processes, and Optimization B. Materials 1. Classification and Types 2. Properties C. Design and Modeling 1. Design Process 2. Design Stages D. Computers 1. Internet 2. Spreadsheets 3. Software and Operating Systems VI. Engineering Principles A. Physical Principles and Resources 1. Newton`s Laws of Motion 2. Momentum 3. Force and Torque 4. Work, Power, and Energy B. Machines and Mechanisms C. Other VII. Characteristics of Learners A. Learning Styles B. Past Experiences C. Backgrounds D. Prior Knowledge E. Cultural Differences VIII. Lesson Plan A. Objectives B. Teaching Procedures C. Learning Activities D. Materials E. Assessments IX. Learning Environment A. Classroom B. Engineering Lab Setting C. Experiences X. Teaching Strategies A. Inquiry-Guided B. Problem-Based C. Project-Based XI. Resources A. Textbooks B. Internet/Computers/Software C. Professional Software D. Other

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2013

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