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1 CURRICULUM MAP Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math CTE Program of Study: ST2460 Pre Engineering Project Lead the Way STANDARD % SKILL SET/COMPETENCY REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR COMPLETION Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Overview of Engineering 10% Describe major engineering fields Identify functions an engineer performs Describe education required to be an engineer Identify ethics related to engineering situations Describe relationships between the engineer and other technical personnel Identify the progression of the engineering field Process/Problem 11% Identify principles of the problem solving Solving process Outline the steps in the design process Translate word problems into mathematical statements Analyze solutions, identifying strengths and weaknesses Develop details of a solution Develop, test, and redesign prototypes Manufacturing 12% Explain components of set up, machining, casting, molding, welding, and 1

2 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development finishing Identify and use common hand tools Identify and properly use fasteners Estimate and measure the size of objects using SI and US units Explain the role of quality control in manufacturing Measure with precision tools and instruments Assembly and Fabrication 5% Explain the role of quality control in assembly and fabrication Identify situations of supplying and outsourcing Identify the order and methodology of the assembly process Materials 6% Identify common materials Compare and contrast physical properties of materials Select correct materials for specific functions Test materials for specific characteristics Communication and 10% Read and understand design documentation Teamwork and technical manuals Write technical reports Make an oral presentation 2

3 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Interpret critical aspects and/or types of engineering drawings and plans Express data in tables, graphs, and charts Contribute to a team project Safety 8% Exhibit knowledge of appropriate personal safety procedures Describe the role of OSHA in the technical workplace Describe and use safety equipment Describe the function of safety devices Engineering Systems 38% Solve problems using vectoring, predict resultant forces Demonstrate the effect of resistance Apply Ohm s Law, Watt s Law, and Kirchoff s Law Identify series, parallel, and combination circuits Apply knowledge of AC and DC systems Identify what causes resistance in a fluid system Apply knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems Identify the three ways heat is transferred 3

4 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Explain the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales Describe heat conductors and insulators Solve thermal problems using appropriate units Identify the six simple machines and their applications Solve problems using appropriate units in engineering systems Identify the uses and types of inductors and capacitors Use appropriate electrical units to solve problems Draw a circuit diagram and lay out the circuit Identify the difference between analog and digital signals Identify direction of heat flow given differences in temperature Understand the use of insulation to minimize heat flow Identify electrical components and their functions 2462 Digital Electronics Use Boolean algebra and DeMorgan s Theorem to simplify logic expressions. 4

5 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Describe the operation of basic logic components, including gates, inverters, and flip flops. a combinational logic circuit using basic logic gates. Simulate and prototype a logic circuit. a combinational logic circuit incorporating negative logic. Simulate and prototype a logic circuit employing negative logic. half adder, full adder, and binary adder logic circuits using exclusive logic. a combinational logic circuit using a programmable logic device. Simulate and prototype a combinational logic circuit employing a programmable logic device. Analyze and design basic flip flop applications, including event detection circuits, data synchronizers, shift registers, and frequency dividers., simulate, and prototype a basic flipflop application. 5

6 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development, simulate, and prototype SSI and MSI asynchronous counters. Describe the components of a state machine., simulate, and prototype state machines using discrete or programmable logic. the role of microcontrollers in process control Program and test an autonomous robot. Flowchart a microcontroller program to maneuver a robot. Program a microcontroller to maneuver a robot. Explore manufacturing through research and Manufacturing projects. Understand what the enterprise wheel represents and how it represents the overall manufacturing scheme. Research a topic in manufacturing, develop a presentation, and present findings to a group. Explain the different procedures used in manufacturing. Identify basic flowcharting symbols and discuss their functions. 6

7 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Create a flowchart that portrays a manufacturing process. Apply flowcharting to areas other than manufacturing. Identify a control system and explain its application to manufacturing. Model and create a program to control an automated system. Create a control system that replicates a factory cell. Maximize the efficiency of the manufacturing system with respect to time and cost. Compare the efficiency of running multiple systems against that of one large system. Use knowledge of design to analyze products with flaws. Use calculated volume, mass, surface area of parts to determine material cost, waste, and packaging requirements. Use solid modeling software to improve a flawed design. Determine whether a product is safe for a given audience (e.g., children under the age of three). 7

8 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Make ethical decisions about manufacturing. Create a product using solid modeling software. Explain the difference between primary and secondary manufacturing processes. Analyze a product to propose the manufacturing processes used to create it. Explore manufacturing processes via research. Explore prototyping processes. computer numeric control (CNC) as it relates to product design and development Identify machines when given a process and identify the process that a given machine performs. Determine the appropriate speed rate for a given material using a tool with a given diameter. Determine the feed rate for a given material using a tool with a given diameter. Read and interpret G & M codes. Transfer the drawings made in CAD to a CAM program. Create numerical code using a CAM program. 8

9 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Verify the creation of a part using simulation software. Create parts using the machines demonstrated by the instructor. automation and robotics relative to the manufacturing process Research a topic in automation. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of robotic labor versus human labor. Explore materials handling. Create and program virtual robotic work cells with simulation software. Program the interface between a robot and another machine. the elements of power and the associated mathematics Identify the three main power types. Convert power between units. Calculate torque and use it to calculate power. Solve problems involving fluid power. Construct a system to convert pneumatic power into mechanical power. building, programming, and configuring a robot to perform predefined tasks 9

10 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Build a robot. Create programs using robotic software that will allow the robot to perform a set of tasks. Configure servo motors to operate the robot. Formulate a list of tasks in which the robot can be used in a large scale CIM cell operation. the elements of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Identify the three categories of CIM systems. Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of the three categories of CIM systems. Identify the components of an FMS. Create a process design chart for a manufacturing process. Students will explore a manufacturing or automation career of interest and determine the appropriateness and steps required to be a professional in that role. designing an efficient flexible manufacturing system (FMS) that contains CIM elements Identify the potential safety issues with a CIM system and identify solutions for these problems. 10

11 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Understand the significance of teamwork and communication. a manufacturing system that contains at least two automated components. Complete the construction of each individual component of the miniature FMS and verify that each component works. Assemble components into a working miniature FMS. Refine each component to improve the total process flow and cycle time. Maintain a journal to document daily work. ST2466 Civil Engineering and Architecture civil engineering and architecture, its history, innovations, and evolution of styles and materials Connect modern structural and architectural designs to historical architectural and civil engineering achievements. Identify three general categories of structural systems used in historical buildings. Explain how historical innovations have contributed to the evolution of civil engineering and architecture. 11

12 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Identify and explain the application of principles and elements of design to architectural buildings. Determine architectural style through identification of building features, components, and materials. Create a mock up model depicting an architectural style or feature using a variety of materials.. the civil engineering and architecture field Identify the primary duties, and attributes of a civil engineer and an architect along with the traditional path for becoming a civil engineer or architect. Identify various specialty disciplines associated with civil engineering. Participate in a design charrette and recognize the value of using a charrette to develop innovative solutions to support whole building design. Understand the relationship among the stakeholders involved in the design and construction of a building project. 12

13 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development residential building structure, elements of design, and associated processes Identify typical components of a residential framing system. Recognize conventional residential roof designs. Model a common residential roof design and detail advantages and disadvantages of that style. mathematical operations associated with cost and efficiency analysis of a residential design Apply basic math skills to calculate the quantity and cost of concrete needed to pour the pad for a small building. Create a cost estimate for a small construction project, including a detailed cost break down. Calculate the heat loss through one wall of a conditioned building. Calculate the heat loss for a building envelope with given conditions appropriate for the project. Apply principles of sustainable design to a small project. 13

14 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development designing a residential structure, ascertaining appropriateness of electrical and plumbing elements, and considering site constraints and applicable codes Apply elements of good residential design to the design of a basic house to meet the needs of a client. a home design that complies with applicable codes and requirements. Incorporate sustainable building principles and universal design concepts into a residential design. Create bubble diagrams and sketch a floor plan. Identify residential foundation types and choose an appropriate foundation for a residential application. Calculate the head loss and estimate the water pressure for a given water supply system. Create sketches to document a preliminary plumbing and a preliminary electrical system layout for a residence that comply with applicable codes. 14

15 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development an appropriate sewer lateral for wastewater management for a building that complies with applicable codes. Create a site opportunities map and sketch a project site. Choose an appropriate building location on a site based on orientation and other sitespecific information. Calculate the storm water runoff from a site before and after development. Document the design of a home using 3D architectural design software and construction drawings. designing commercial building structures, including compliance with building and zoning regulations, appropriate wall structures, and appropriate material selection Identify applicable building codes and regulations that apply to a given development. Classify a building according to its use, occupancy, and construction type using the International Building Code. 15

16 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Research Land Use regulations to identify zoning designations and allowable uses of property. Comply with specifications, regulations, and codes during a design process. Compare a variety of commercial wall systems and select an appropriate system for a given commercial application based on materials, strength, aesthetics, durability, and cost. Compare a variety of commercial low slope roof systems and select an appropriate system for a given commercial application based on materials, strength, durability, and cost. Incorporate sustainable building practices, especially a green roof, into the design of a commercial building. Use 3D architectural design software to incorporate revisions for the redesign of a building. Use 3D architectural design software to create appropriate documentation to communicate a commercial building design. Calculate the structural efficiency of a structure. 16

17 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Use load span tables to design structural elements. designing wall, floor, and foundation structures to meet specific load requirements using structural analysis software Identify the work of a structural engineer. Use building codes and other resources to calculate roof loading to a structure and select appropriate roof beams to safely carry the load. Analyze a simply supported beam subjected to a given loading condition to determine reaction forces, sketch shear and moment diagrams, and determine the maximum moment resulting in the beam. Use beam formula to calculate end reactions and the maximum moments of a simply supported beam subjected to a given loading condition. Use structural analysis software to create shear and moment diagrams of simply supported beams subjected to a given loading condition. 17

18 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Calculate the deflection of a simply supported beam subjected to a given loading condition. Use building codes and other resources to determine the required floor loading and design a structural steel floor framing system (beams and girders) for a given building occupancy. Identify and describe the typical usage of foundation systems commonly used in commercial construction. Determine the loads transferred from a steel framed structure to the ground through a foundation. Size a spread footing for a given loading condition. Check structural calculations created by others for correctness. designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services and utilities for a commercial project to achieve energy conservation Interpret and apply code requirements and constraints as they pertain to the installation of services and utilities. 18

19 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Read and understand HVAC construction drawings for a commercial project. Apply criteria and constraints to size and locate the new utility service connections for a commercial facility. Modify system designs to incorporate energy conservation techniques. creating a commercial site design that considers soil characteristics, storm water runoff, and specification/code requirements Use differential leveling to complete a control survey to establish a point of known elevation for a project. appropriate pedestrian access, vehicular access and a parking lot for a commercial facility. Analyze a site soil sample to determine the United Soil Classification System designation and predict soil characteristics important to the design and construction of a building on the site. Estimate the increase in storm water runoff from a commercial site and create a 19

20 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development preliminary design for a storm water storage facility. Apply Low Impact Development techniques to a commercial site design reduce the impact of development on storm water runoff quantity and quality. Follow specifications and codes during a design process. Given 3D architectural design software, document a commercial site design. Work individually and in groups to produce a solution to a team project. Research codes, zoning ordinances and regulations to determine the applicable requirements for a project. Identify the boundaries of a property based on its legal description. Perform research and visit a site to gather information pertinent to the viability of a project on the site. Identify the criteria and constraints, and gather information to promote viable decisions regarding the development of their solution. 20

21 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Create an architectural program, a project organization chart, and a Gantt chart and hold project progress meetings to help manage the team project. Communicate ideas while developing a project using various drawing methods, sketches, graphics, or other media collected and documented. Investigate the legal, physical, and financial requirements of a project and consider the needs of the community to determine project viability. Apply current common practices utilized in Civil Engineering and Architecture to develop a viable solution in their project. Develop an understanding of how software is used as a tool to aid in the solution and then the communication of a project. Assemble and organize work from a commercial project to showcase the project in an effective and professional manner. Create visual aids for a presentation that include the appropriate drawings, renderings, models, documentation, and the rationale for 21

22 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development choosing the proposal for project development. Conduct an oral presentation to present a proposal for the design and development of a commercial building project Aerospace the foundations of flight Engineering Describe the main components of an aircraft and the forces acting on them. Explain and compare the impact of design changes on aircraft performance. Describe the factors affecting aircraft performance in flight. Analyze the design of an airfoil using simulation software and identify the design changes needed to meet specifications. and test an airfoil to meet specifications using simulation software. Construct an airfoil from a designed template. Perform a wind tunnel test of a designed airfoil. aerodynamics fundamentals and aerodynamic testing 22

23 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Synthesize a test plan for performance analysis of an airfoil. Create and present a technical report of the wind tunnel test results. propulsion systems and their performance factors Relate Newton s Three Laws of Motion to propulsion. Describe the main forms of propulsion. Analyze and compare performance of the different forms of propulsion. and test an engine or propulsion system using simulation software. propulsionless flight Describe the requirements for a glider to be stable in flight. Analyze the design of a glider and identify the design changes needed to meet specifications using simulation software. and construct a glider to meet specifications. Evaluate glider design relative to performance. Write a proposal to receive funding to revise the current design. 23

24 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development technologies used in aerial navigation Measure the GPS location of a number of objects. Create a navigational chart. Create a multi segment flight plan. Compare textual versus visual information relative to situational awareness. Describe technological advances in the Global Positioning System. rocketry and associated performance factors and build a rocket engine thrust test device. Test the thrust of a rocket engine using an engine thrust test device. Modify the test to show thrust versus time data. Describe the design factors and forces impacting rocket flight and how they interact using simulation software. Describe how changes in design characteristics affect rocket performance. Work as an engineering team to construct, fly, and create a formal report on a model rocket. 24

25 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Estimate the maximum altitude of a model rocket. Calculate a rocket s maximum acceleration and velocity. Describe how lift, drag, thrust, and weight are affected by launch angle. rocket/satellite based aerial photography orbital mechanics Describe a conic section and explain its relation to orbital theory. Describe the orbital parameters associated with earth satellite motion. gravity and its effects on the human body Describe g force and explain its relationship to gravity. and conduct a g force experiment, synthesizing the collected data to real world situations. Describe vestibular stimulation and explain its effects in reduced gravity environments. Describe microgravity and its importance to space flight environments. composite materials and their fabrication 25

26 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Mold various composite materials into test samples. Conduct deflection tests on various test samples and graph the results. Describe the role of composite materials in aircraft and spacecraft construction. thermal protection systems Identify the material properties necessary to provide thermal protection. Conduct a thermal test on various materials, evaluate the results, and select the best candidate material. intelligent vehicles Describe the role of robotics in space environments. a computer controlled robot to deliver a payload to a location by navigating an obstacle course., build, and test an intelligent vehicle to meet specifications and pre defined criteria Engineering identifying, defining, and justifying a technical and Development design problem for resolution Brainstorm problem statements for unique innovations or inventions. 26

27 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Write a concise problem statement using technical writing skills Document research that justifies using the problem statement for the engineering design and development project. conducting research and investigating into the stated problem Use a list of specifications and constraints identified in a decision matrix to develop a list of alternative solutions to the stated problem. Research and identify patents related to their identified problem. Conduct research to investigate and determine the merit of his or her alternative solution based on past solutions to the problem. Explain the feasibility of his or her solution based on his or her research. Develop research strategies for his or her solution, including the use of surveys, phone interviews, and personal contact with experts related to the field of his or her technical problem. Create a matrix table to analyze the data found from the patent research. 27

28 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Conduct research to identify the difference between innovation and invention. Write a fictional scenario for an innovation of interest. Discuss the pros and cons of a decision matrix. Conduct research and perform a trend analysis on a technical problem. Sketch one invention and one innovation related to the technical problem. performing and graphically representing an evaluation of proposed design solutions using specific criteria, including product specifications Create a description of the product specifications for the design solution. Objectively evaluate proposed design solutions using specific criteria. Select the best design solution option using a decision matrix. Graphically represent the results of the design solution evaluation. designing a solution to the problem and creating a working prototype for testing 28

29 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Sketch all parts of their design solution including an isometric view of the assembled product. Create a set of working drawings for their design solution. Interpret and apply the feedback they receive from experts to improve their design solution. Refine their design solution, if necessary, based upon expert feedback. Document the project s progress in their engineering notebooks. Prototype Identify safe practices for the use of tools and equipment. Create a detailed set of instructions for producing a testable prototype based on the information gained through their research. Identify methods and sources for obtaining materials and supplies. Compile a materials list that includes vendors and cost for all necessary materials and equipment to build their prototype. Write a step by step procedure for the assembly of their prototype. 29

30 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Build a working prototype that can be tested. evaluating and selecting appropriate testing methodologies for testing the product, conduct product testing, refine the design as needed, and document the process and results Select and describe a valid testing method that will be used to accurately evaluate their design solution s ability to solve their problem. Prepare a description of the testing method that will be used to valid the designed solution. Create a valid justification for the selected testing method. Devise a list of testing criteria that will be used to evaluate the success or failure of their prototype testing Identify, define, and implement needed modifications to their testing method based on expert feedback and their ongoing research. Document their project s progress in their engineer s notebook. 30

31 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Create a detailed set of instructions for testing the prototype that will be valid, repeatable, and reliable. Apply the appropriate statistical analysis tools to the test results to ensure validity. Identify, define, and implement necessary modifications to their design based upon their test results. Identify how their solution has removed obsolescence of the original product, if appropriate. Evaluate and explain the effectiveness of their design at solving the problem they have defined. Document the test results and project progress in their engineering notebooks. creating and delivering a formal presentation in suitable form of the solution to the problem Gather data and information compiled throughout the project and create a technical research paper, PowerPoint, and three panel display of the design solution. Create a website, if appropriate, in order to depict all aspects of the design solution. 31

32 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Choose one of the formats used to depict the design solution, such as technical research paper, PowerPoint, three panel display, or website, if created, for the presentation of the solution to the problem. Orally present an effective technical presentation on the design solution Environmental Sustainability Recognize that the world faces significant environmental challenges that can be addressed via the combined efforts of scientists and engineers Recognize that hundreds of millions of people suffer from a lack of access to clean, safe water Explain how women and girls bear a majority of the burden of walking miles at a time to gather contaminated water from streams and ponds. Recognize that illness from drinking dirty water and the time lost fetching it robs entire communities of their futures Explain how bioengineers and environmental engineers can help develop solutions to feed a 32

33 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development growing world population, provide sustainable, affordable energy to fulfill daily needs, and provide clean drinking water. Explain how ethics influences engineering decision making. Effectively use an engineering notebook and portfolio to properly document work in this course Use an engineering design process to design, build, and test a device made of recycled materials. Use video editing software to create a video that describes a career in bioengineering. Write a white paper on ethical concerns related to environmental sustainability Recognize how much of the earth s population does not have access to clean water Identify and describe the consequences resulting from a lack of a clean water supply Explain why clean water is necessary for survival Analyze the environmental and physical factors that affect local to regional access to clean, safe drinking water 33

34 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Analyze the relationship between population growth and water resources Use Excel or other spreadsheet program to calculate ratios, proportions, and graphs Select and properly use the appropriate tool for accurately measuring specific volumes; i.e., micropipette, serological pipette, graduated cylinder, beaker, etc. Describe the most common sources of drinking water in the United States and compare this to drinking water sources in other parts of the world Describe the infrastructure components of private wells and public drinking water systems Explain the characteristics of clean water Describe common sources of drinking water contamination Describe how human health is affected by the quality of drinking water sources Explain how water quality is quantitatively measured using chemically and biologically based testing processes 34

35 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Analyze how contaminants move through both surface and subsurface portions of a given watershed Use a variety of chemical and biological assays to detect specific contaminants in water samples Perform and analyze a culture assay to detect coliform and E. coli in water Outline the stages of treatment that a typical modern sewage treatment plant uses to treat sewage water Explain the role of bacteria in water treatment Describe the interacting roles of bacteria, protozoa, and rotifers in a wastewater treatment ecosystem. Use the engineering design process to design, build, and test a water filtration system, build, and test a system to contain and remove oil from water and conduct a scientific experiment to test a variable affecting the bacteria s ability to decompose oil and perform an experiment to use duckweed to remove nitrates from water 35

36 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Describe and provide examples of how physical, chemical, and biological processes work in the process of purifying contaminated water Describe and provide examples of an engineering design process. Use an engineering design process to develop a small scale water treatment system for emergency use in a natural disaster area Identify how STEM professionals work together to solve major global challenges Recognize that food security exists when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life List and explain potential ways that crop plants might be improved through genetic manipulation. Identify the ethical concerns with creating and using genetically modified organisms Analyze environmentally sustainable and unsustainable food production methods Analyze socially sustainable and unsustainable food production methods 36

37 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Recognize that genetically modified plants contain genes that have been physically moved or added to enhance a trait in that plant Recognize that genetic information is contained in DNA molecules, which are double helical structures with nucleotides Illustrate the process of DNA replication Explain the process of protein synthesis Describe the relationship between chromosomes, DNA, genes, and proteins Recognize that polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a laboratory procedure that produces multiple copies of a specific DNA sequence Describe the physical processes involved in the separation of DNA segments using gel electrophoresis Follow industry standard practices to properly document work and experimental results in an engineering notebook Use the universal genetic code to determine the amino acids coded by a DNA sequence 37

38 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Use proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols to extract and isolate DNA from food items Use micropipettes properly to ensure accurate volume measurements and proper transfer of liquids Use proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols to separate DNA fragments using gel electrophoresis. Analyze resulting DNA fragments on a gel Use appropriate laboratory methods and PCR equipment to determine if a given plant sample has been genetically modified Recognize that plasmids that are cut with restriction enzymes can be joined or ligated to DNA (from any species) that has been cut with the same enzyme Recognize that the DNA inserted into a plasmid may provide the code for a new protein Explain how plasmids can be inserted into bacteria cells via the process of bacterial transformation Describe the process of gene cloning 38

39 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Explain how DNA segments are separated in gel electrophoresis Recognize that the results of a ligation experiment can be gauged by restriction analysis of an extracted plasmid and subsequent visualization of resultant bands via electrophoresis Describe methods used to produce transgenic plants Follow industry standard practices to properly document work and experimental results in an engineering notebook Determine which restriction enzyme should be used to cut DNA for insertion into a plasmid Predict the results of a ligation experiment Ligate DNA from two organisms to create a unique plasmid vector Use proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols to insert a new plasmid into bacterial cells through the process of bacterial transformation Calculate transformation efficiency to determine the success of a bacterial transformation experiment 39

40 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Isolate plasmid DNA from a bacterial cell and analyze the composition of the plasmid using restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis Monitor the outcome of a series of laboratory procedures and troubleshoot procedures as necessary to achieve desired results Map a plasmid in terms of the location of their restriction sites, sites that are recognized and cut by specific restriction enzymes Recognize that a problem and the requirements for a successful solution to the problem should be clearly communicated and justified Explain how transgenic plants could lead to negative consequences to the environment and local ecosystem Describe the economic and socio political issues associated with genetically modified food crops Follow industry standard practices to properly document work and experimental results in an engineering notebook 40

41 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Define and justify a design problem, and express the concerns, needs, and desires of the primary stakeholders Present and justify design specifications, and clearly explain the criteria and constraints associated with a successful design solution Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified crops Investigate and summarize the ethical ramifications of genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technologies Develop logical and factual arguments in support of, or against, the creation and use of genetically modified organisms Explain how algae that grew millions of years ago are the original source of most of the fossil fuels used today Explain the differences between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy and provide examples of each Explain the similarities and the differences between biofuels and fossil fuels Compare the burning of fossil fuels with the burning of biofuels in terms of the short and 41

42 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development long term effects on the atmospheric carbon cycle Explain how photosynthesis captures energy and CO2, and describe how this energy is stored in algae and plants and is the ultimate source of energy for both fossil fuels and biofuels. (Explain the process of photosynthesis.) Identify and measure the amount and types of energy that students use in their daily lives Interpret and analyze graphs that simultaneously display multiple variables over time Analyze the results of software simulations and models which vary the amounts and types of energy used to predict future energy needs Set up, monitor, and collect data from a closed system photosynthesis experiment using digital probeware Describe and provide examples of an engineering design process. Explain the process of transesterification used to produce biodiesel from complex lipids 42

43 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development Describe the two main phases of the biomanufacturing process Identify the main types of algae used in biofuels production: upstream engineering of organisms and processes and downstream processing to separate and purify the desired product Describe and compare the systems used to cultivate algae Use an engineering design process to solve an open ended design problem Analyze the performance of a design through testing to determine if the proposed solution satisfies the design requirements and conduct laboratory based experiments which systematically test the capacity of a prototype bioreactor to grow algae Identify and troubleshoot unexpected outcomes resulting from laboratory procedures and testing of prototypes Analyze liquid paper chromatography results to identify the pigments in ink samples and calculate the retention factor 43

44 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development S6 Follow industry standard practices to properly document work and experimental results in an engineering notebook Determine the optimal point at which to harvest an organism from a bioreactor based on interpretation of the organism s biological growth curve Analyze the results of software simulations and models which vary the amounts and types of energy used to predict future energy needs Outline the process and products of fermentation Explain how enzymes function to promote more efficient chemical reactions Explain the role of enzymes in ethanol biofuel production Summarize the biomanufacturing processes for producing cellulosic ethanol Explain how different downstream separation and purification processes are used to separate a product from a mixture of components Set up and use analog and digital probes to measure and analyze experiments 44

45 Introduction Principles of 2468 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Manufacturing 2462 Digital Electronics Development a series of downstream processes for separating a product using an online simulation tool and conduct an experiment Use an engineering design process to solve an open ended design problem Identify how STEM professionals work together to solve problems Outline a sequence for scaling up a biomanufacturing process to commercial production capacity Identify the variables and the methods for completing a life cycle analysis of a biofuels biomanufacturing operation Analyze the costs and benefits of different energy options using a systems based approach Perform a full life cycle analysis of a biofuels production facility Develop and present a succinct and compelling proposal for a biofuels manufacturing plant 45

46 These courses align with Project Lead The Way. In order to teach PLTW courses, teachers must attend and successfully complete a course-specific training session at one of the PLTW University Affiliates. Required skill sets are dispersed at this time. 46