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Curriculum Descriptions
YIENG 101 – Engineering Discovery…………………………………………………..48 hours (16 weeks)
This course is an entry level course that teaches students how to research and identify the role each engineering discipline plays in the fabric of our society. Students will learn how to discover the importance of science, math and varies technological applications by learning about specific scientists, engineering innovations and other historical findings to help them find the right path for them. By the end of this course, students should have enough knowledge to select a career pathway in engineering.
YIENG 102 – Engineering Logic and Foundational Thinking…………………….. 48 hours (16 weeks)
This course is designed to help students learn how to think like an engineer. Students will learn how to tap into the left side of their brain and unlock the hidden talents of engineering through interactive exercises and solving engineering problems.
YIENG 111 – Engineering Principles & Technology Development………………48 hours (16 weeks)
This course teaches students about standard engineering principles, product development and how to integrate the two to yield technology. Students will learn about what determines the relevance that something they are creating is actually “technology” and how engineers move through the whole life cycle of development to make the product as a whole. At the end of this course, students will work in teams to build and develop their own engineering product using standard technological tools and equipment.
YIENG 112 – Technology Foundations……………………………………………….48 hours (16 weeks)
This is a technical course that provides students with a foundation in a number of common technologies to ensure they will be successful in any STEM field. Students will receive technical training in computers (Microsoft), software programs, electronics, circuit boards, mechanical equipment and devices, scientific sensors, components, and other types of technology commonly used in the real world. Industries will cross between computers, electrical, mechanical, medical, aerospace, chemical and civil. The objective is to ensure each student has a working knowledge of a list of technology used in the industry.
YIENG 201 – Electrical Engineering Innovations……………………………………96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to teach and train students on the basic and intermediate concepts of Electrical Engineering through project learning and development. Students will build several electrical engineering projects that will teach them the basic concepts of the following areas: Electric Circuits, Signal Analysis, Analog and Digital Circuits, Device Physics, Engineering Probability, and Robotics.
YIENG 211 – Mechanical Engineering Innovations………………………………….96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to teach and train students on the basic and intermediate concepts of Mechanical Engineering through project learning and development. Students will build several mechanical engineering projects that will teach them the basic concepts of the following areas: Statics, Dynamics, Mechanic of Materials, Thermodynamics, Vibrations, Controls and Fluid Mechanics.
YIENG 221 – Computer Engineering Innovations………………………………….96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to teach and train students on the basic and intermediate concepts of Computer Engineering through project learning and development. Students will build several computer engineering projects that will teach them the basic concepts of the following areas: Object Oriented Programming, Low Level Programming, Algorithms, Software Applications & Systems, and Digital Logical Design.
YIENG 231 – Aerospace Engineering Innovations………………………………...96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to teach and train students on the basic and intermediate concepts of Aerospace Engineering through project learning and development. Students will build several aerospace engineering projects that will teach them the basic concepts of the following areas: Aerodynamics, Aerospace Systems, Flight Software Systems, Flight Dynamics, Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics.
YIENG 241 – Systems Engineering………………………………………………………………………………96 hours (32 weeks)
This course will teach students how to develop a technical document for any engineering firm, government agency, or engineering project. Students will use software programs such as AutoCAD and other design tools to develop graphs and charts for their customer. Students will learn how to write for a technical audience and articulate engineering principles on paper. At the end of the course, students will be able to produce a formal document as a response to an RFP, Business Proposal, White Paper, text book or other type of formal engineering document.
YIENG 301 – Electrical Engineering Applications…………………………………96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to enhance student’s knowledge of electronics through advanced product and application development toward a school or community problem. Students will learn more advanced concepts in electrical engineering and how to create requirements, develop a design, make their product and test it. At the end of the course, students will learn how to develop and articulate the engineering principles in a number of common applications in the community.
YIENG 311 – Mechanical Engineering Applications………………………………..96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to enhance student’s knowledge of mechanical engineering through advanced product and application development toward a school or community problem. Students will learn more advanced concepts in mechanical engineering and how to create requirements, develop a design, make their product and test it. At the end of the course, students will learn how to develop and articulate the engineering principles in a number of common applications in the community.
YIENG 321 – Computer Engineering Applications…………………………………..96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to enhance student’s knowledge of computers and software programming through advanced product and application development toward a school or community problem. Students will learn more advanced concepts in computer engineering and how to create requirements, develop a design, make their product and test it. At the end of the course, students will learn how to develop and articulate the engineering principles in a number of common applications in the community.
YIENG 331 – Aerospace Engineering Applications………………………………….96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is designed to enhance student’s knowledge of aerospace engineering through advanced product and application development toward a school or community problem. Students will learn more advanced concepts in aerospace engineering and how to create requirements, develop a design, make their product and test it. At the end of the course, students will learn how to develop and articulate the engineering principles in a number of common applications in the community.
YIENG 341 – Systems Engineering……………………………………………………96 hours (32 weeks)
This course will teach students about the overall process of designing a system and how engineers integrate technology for customer requirements. Concentrations in requirements analysis, systems design, management of development processes, testing methodologies, project planning and object oriented solutions will be covered in this curriculum.
YIENG 401 – Thesis Development……………………………………………………..96 hours (32 weeks)
This course is created to help students develop, write and produce a concept in their field through technical writing, research development and interaction with industry mentors and graduate students. Students will learn how to enhance their presentation skills by promoting the thesis of their concept to a technical audience.
YIENG 411 – Engineering Community Innovations………………………………..96 hours (32 weeks)
Students in this course will work on several teams throughout the year to solve a problem for a local family, community center or nonprofit organization by developing and designing an engineering solution. This project is targeted to build on the skills of each engineering field, concepts, and theorems to produce a written document and engineering solution for a community need. Students must present their final project as a team in a public forum.
YIENG 421 – Quality & Process Improvement……………………………………………………..96 hours (32 weeks)
Students will learn about various ISO 9001, CMMI and other quality standards implemented in industry to engineer a process improvement for their school. Students will interview staff, peers and other stakeholders to help develop and implement a process improvement strategy that is depended upon two engineering disciplines. Exposure to industrial and process engineering will be provided as well as project management training will help students to manage their engineering solutions for the school.
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