Linwood Holton Governor’s School Syllabus
Introduction to Engineering
Fall 2008
Location: Linwood Holton Governor’s School at the
Address:
Phone:
276-619-4326 Email: srapp@hgs.k12.va.us Fax: 276-619-4328
Textbook:
Foundations of Engineering, by Holtzapple
& Reece, McGraw-Hill, 2003
Relevant
Web Sites: http://www.hgs.k12.va.us,
http://steverapp.pageout.net
Minimum
Computer Requirements:
IBM compatible, 300 MHz processor, 128 Meg of RAM, 1
Gigabyte Hard drive space, 56 K modem or cable modem (T1 line preferable)
Other
Materials:
Scientific Calculator, Windows 98 or later, ILink 7.0, Microsoft Word 97 or later, Microsoft Excel 97
or later, and other materials TBA
Course
Delivery:
This course will be taught via the Internet using
interactive audio and streaming video.
Tests will be administered on-line and homework will be collected via
email.
Grade
Distribution:
Projects: 50%
Team
Grades: The TEAM must insure that all members of the team contribute to
and understand the contents of team project submissions. All team members will receive equal credit
for that team project (assuming all team members contribute). A grade of zero
will be assigned to any member of the team who does not contribute to the
project submission. The TEAM grade will include an evaluation by your peers.
Event
Schedule:
For detailed information on weekly schedule,
announcements, and assignments contact: http://steverapp.pageout.net.
Policies:
Academic Dishonesty: Collaboration on examinations, in
class assignments, and homework assignments is forbidden except where
specifically specified as “Team” activities.
In general, one team may not collaborate with another team on “Team”
activities. Students violating this
policy will be subject to disciplinary action and a failing grade in the class.
Unexcused absences: Students who miss class without prior
approval of their instructor will receive a grade of zero on the missed in
class assignment.
In Class Assignments: All in class assignments must be
completed by the end of the class period and emailed to the instructor. It is the discretion of the instructor to
grant additional time if deemed necessary.
All Assignments: All assignments should be completed on
time and turned in on the due date.
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO 3 DAYS LATE, BUT THERE WILL BE A
PENALTY OF 10 POINTS FOR EVERY DAY LATE. THIS MEANS THE MAXIMUM SCORE THAT CAN
BE RECEVIED IS 70%. AFTER 3 DAYS A GRADE OF ZERO WILL BE RECORDED. It is the
discretion of the instructor to grant additional time if deemed necessary.
Grading System:
The regular university grading scale will be use:
90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 59 or below
= F.
Tentative Test Schedule |
|
Chapter Number |
Date of Test |
|
Chapter 1 |
August 29 |
|
Chapter 2 |
September 8 |
|
Chapter 3 |
September 16 |
|
Chapter 4 |
September 23 |
|
Chapter 5 |
September 30 |
|
Chapter 6 |
October 8 |
|
Chapter 10 |
October 15 |
|
Chapter 11 |
October 21 |
|
Chapter 13 |
November 12 |
|
Chapter 14 |
November 19 |
|
Chapter 17 |
November 25 |
|
Chapter 18 |
December 5 |
|
Chapter 20 |
December 12 |
Tentative Completion Dates for Engineering Projects |
|
Project Name |
Date of Completion |
|
Project 1: Hubble Report |
September 22 |
|
Project 2: Designing a Bridge Challenge |
October 20 |
|
Project 3: Building a Geodesic Dome |
November 17 |
|
Project 4: Using Computer Aided Drafting Software |
December 12 |
|
NASA Aeronautics Competition (Tentative) |
TBA |
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