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Engineering Technology (Grades 9-12)

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Engineering Technology

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    Engineering TechnologyENG

    1. 1

      Identify the roles, responsibilities and requirements of engineering.ENG.01

      1. a

        Describe the following engineering fields: mechanical, chemical, civil, and electrical.*(A1)ENG.01.01

      2. b

        Identify the following job functions and responsibilities: research and development, design, production, supervision, management, testing, and analysis in mechanical, chemical, civil, and electrical engineering. *(A2)ENG.01.02

      3. c

        Identify the following educational requirements in engineering: associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees.*(A3)ENG.01.03

      4. d

        Describe the employment opportunities of an engineer.ENG.01.04

      5. e

        Describe ethics related to engineering in the following situations: environmental, sustainable engineering, and corrupt practices.*(A4)ENG.01.05

    2. 2

      Use the design process to solve problems by creating and refining prototypes.ENG.02

      1. a

        Identify the components of the design process: define the problem, brainstorm, research, develop solutions, prototype, test/evaluate, and communicate results.*(H25)ENG.02.01

      2. b

        Identify the elements of a well-written problem statement.*(H26)ENG.02.02

      3. c

        Describe the process for researching relevant information.*(H28)ENG.02.03

      4. d

        Describe the process of brainstorming.*(H27)ENG.02.04

      5. e

        Brainstorm possible solutions.ENG.02.05

      6. f

        Analyze and research between alternate solutions.ENG.02.06

      7. g

        Describe the process of developing a solution.*(H29)ENG.02.07

      8. h

        Develop details of a solution.ENG.02.08

      9. i

        Build a prototype from working drawings using appropriate materials.*(H30)ENG.02.09

      10. j

        Test prototype to defined criteria.*(H31)ENG.02.10

      11. k

        Redesign prototypes.ENG.02.11

      12. l

        Communicate processes and results.ENG.02.12

      13. m

        Use a variety of productivity software to explain the results of the design process, including, spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis, and presentations.*(H32)ENG.02.13

    3. 3

      Ensure quality control using the major components of manufacturing processes including measurement systems, tools and instruments to produce a product.ENG.03

      1. a

        Explain the major manufacturing processes.ENG.03.01

      2. b

        Explain the following quality controls: geometric dimensioning and tolerances, and go-no go gauge.*(E12)ENG.03.02

      3. c

        Use the following measurement tools and instruments: rulers, micrometers, and Vernier calipers.*(E13)ENG.03.03

      4. d

        Explain quality control.ENG.03.04

      5. e

        Identify the following elementary statistical process controls: distribution curves, normal curves, and skew curves.*(E14)ENG.03.05

    4. 4

      Design using the appropriate materials in engineering by identifying. Comparing, selecting and testing.ENG.04

      1. a

        Identify common materials used in engineering.ENG.04.01

      2. b

        Describe the following mechanical properties of steel, concrete, wood, and plastic: ductility/brittleness, tension, shear, and compression.*(D9)ENG.04.02

      3. c

        Test materials for specific characteristics.*(D11)ENG.04.03

      4. d

        Explain the process used for selecting the correct materials for specific functions.*(D10)ENG.04.04

    5. 5

      Works collaboratively in engineering teams throughout the design process.ENG.05

      1. a

        Read and understand design documentation and technical manuals.ENG.05.01

      2. b

        Write technical reports.ENG.05.02

      3. c

        Make an oral presentation.ENG.05.03

      4. d

        Actively contribute to a team project.ENG.05.04

      5. e

        Identify the following characteristics of an effective design team: team norms, leadership, responsibility, respect, rapport, and time management.*(C8)ENG.05.05

      6. f

        Identify the roles and responsibilities of the following engineering design team members: team leader, designers, reporters, testers, and fabricators.*(C7)ENG.05.06

    6. 6

      Use engineering equipment, laboratory materials and tools appropriately and safely.ENG.06

      1. a

        Describe the function of a safety device.ENG.06.01

      2. b

        Demonstrate safe personal behavior in the classroom.ENG.06.02

      3. c

        Use all tools and equipment safelyENG.06.03

      4. d

        Describe and demonstrate the proper use of engineering laboratory equipment.*(B6)ENG.06.04

      5. e

        Describe and demonstrate the components of personal and group laboratory safety.ENG.06.05

      6. f

        Describe and use safety laboratory equipment.ENG.06.06

      7. g

        Explain and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).*(B5)ENG.06.07

    7. 7

      Identify and demonstrate the use of various software programs used in the engineering field.ENG.07

      1. a

        Identify available resources for researching problem solutions.*(F15)ENG.07.01

      2. b

        Use word processing software to develop reports.*(F16)ENG.07.02

      3. c

        Use presentation software to develop oral presentation of findings.*(F17)ENG.07.03

      4. d

        Describe and demonstrate the process for using CAD in a design solution.*(F18)ENG.07.04

      5. e

        Use spreadsheet software to develop tables, graphs and charts and track data.*(F19)ENG.07.05

    8. 8

      Demonstrate the application of science and math principles to the electrical engineering process.ENG.08

      1. a

        Describe and apply the following electricity principles: Ohm's, Watt's, series, parallel, combination circuits, AC/DC systems, and conductors/insulators.*(G22)ENG.08.02

      2. b

        Use appropriate electrical units to solve problems.ENG.08.03

      3. c

        Draw a circuit diagram and lay out the circuit.ENG.08.04

      4. d

        Describe work in electrical systems.ENG.08.05

      5. e

        Explain rate in electrical systems.ENG.08.06

      6. f

        Describe resistance in electrical systems.ENG.08.07

    9. 9

      Demonstrate the application of science and math principles to the fluids engineering process.ENG.09

      1. a

        Identify what causes resistance in a fluid system.ENG.09.01

      2. b

        Describe the following components and applications of fluid power principles: reservoir, fluid conductors, valves, pumps, actuators, Pascal’s Law, and Bernoulli’s Principle.*(G23)ENG.09.02

      3. c

        Describe components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.ENG.09.03

      4. d

        Describe work in electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal systems.ENG.09.04

      5. e

        Explain rate in electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal systems.ENG.09.05

      6. f

        Describe resistance in electrical, mechanical, fluid and thermal systems.ENG.09.06

    10. 10

      Demonstrate the application of science and math principles to the thermal engineering process.ENG.10

      1. a

        Identify the three ways heat is transferred.ENG.10.01

      2. b

        Describe the following principles and applications of thermodynamics: heat flow and transfer, convection, conduction, radiation, temperature scales, and conductors/insulators.*(G24)ENG.10.02

      3. c

        Solve thermal problems using appropriate units.ENG.10.03

      4. d

        Describe work in thermal systems.ENG.10.04

      5. e

        Explain rate in thermal systems.ENG.10.05

      6. f

        Describe resistance in thermal systems.ENG.10.06

    11. 11

      Demonstrate the application of science and math principles to the mechanical engineering process.ENG.11

      1. a

        Describe and apply the following mechanical systems principles: Law of Conservation of Energy, six simple machines, mechanical advantage, efficiency, work, rate, and friction/resistance.(G21)ENG.11.01

      2. b

        Solve problems using appropriate units in engineering systems.ENG.11.02

      3. c

        Describe and apply the following statics principles: vectoring to predict resultant forces, equilibrium, trusses, and moment of inertia.*(G20)ENG.11.03

      4. d

        Explain the effects of gear ratios.ENG.11.04

      5. e

        Describe work in mechanical systems.ENG.11.05

      6. f

        Explain rate in mechanical systems.ENG.11.06

      7. g

        Describe resistance in mechanical systems.ENG.11.07

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Connecticut Career and Technical Education

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