Mr. Ytzen chrisytzen@u-46.

org
630-213-5500 (ext. 8661)

Office Hours: 7-7:30, 3
rd
, 4
th
& 7
th
Hours
Course Description
Introduction to Engineering Design is the introductory course in the nationally standardized Project Lead the
Way high school engineering curriculum. In this course, students will be introduced to the engineering design
process and its application. Students will employ each step of the design process, from brainstorming, to
conveying design ideas through technical sketches and drawings, to production of 3D models to solve
proposed problems, and finally, to presentation of their final solution through use of an engineering design
notebook and presentations to their peers.
Students taking this course will utilize industry-grade 3D solid modeling software (Autodesk Inventor) to
facilitate the design and documentation of their solutions to design problems and challenges. As the course
progresses and the complexity of the design problems increase students will learn more advanced computer
modeling skills as they become more independent in their learning, more professional in their collaboration
and communication, and more experienced in problem solving.
Text
Karsnitz, J., Hutchinson, J., & O'Brien, S. (2012). Engineering design: An introduction. (2 ed.). Cengage.
Objectives
Students completing Introduction to Engineering Design will be able to:
Understand and explain the significance of all steps of the design process
Collect data and perform statistical analyses to determine measures of central tendency and variation
Utilize the design process to solve real-world design challenges
Create isometric and orthographic sketches
Understand the importance of proper dimensioning practices, and;
Utilize dimensioning techniques to convey product design
Create 3D models and assemblies utilizing industry software
Determine object properties (i.e. volume & surface area) and explain their importance in the design
of a product

Demonstrate knowledge of design process through reverse engineering of a product
Communicate vision through use of technical sketching, 3D modeling, and presentation

Course Outline
I. Design Process
a. Engineering Notebooks
b. Brainstorming
II. Technical Sketching and Drawing
a. Sketching techniques
b. Pictorial sketching
i. Isometric
ii. Oblique
iii. Perspective
c. Orthographic sketches
III. Measurement & Statistics
a. English/Metric
b. Conversions
c. Dial Calipers & Micrometers
IV. Dimensioning
a. Standards
b. Techniques
V. 3D Modeling
a. Basics
i. 2D Sketching in
Inventor
ii. Extrusions and Revolves
iii. Widget creation
iv. Dimensioning
v. Documentation
vi. Section views
b. Assemblies
i. Wooden Toys
ii. Button Maker
VI. Reverse Engineering
a. Analysis
i. Visual
ii. Functional
iii. Structural
b. Action
i. 3D Model recreation
ii. Refinement
iii. Presentation
VII. Design Project
Assessment
Intro to Engineering Design will feature in-class
assignments (lab work), quizzes, tests, and a few
major projects. Because much of this class focuses
on working with Autodesk Inventor, much of our
work will be conducted during class time. Should
a student need more time to complete an
assignment, I have open lab hours every day after
school until approximately 4 PM.
The main assessment measures for this course will
be an engineering notebook and portfolio.
Students will keep an engineering notebook
documenting the foundational concepts and
design steps used in creation of their major
projects. The course will include a number of
major projects; a puzzle cube project, wooden toy
assembly, a reverse engineering project, and a final
design project.
Students will be assessed via standards-based
grading principles, with each assignment tied
directly to a learning outcome and standard.
Students will be assessed on their level of mastery
of each standard using the following scale:
Grade U-46 scale Level of Mastery
A 4 Mastery
B 3 Proficiency
C 2 Developing Proficiency
D 1 Initial Proficiency
E 0
No evidence of
Proficiency





Late Work
It is imperative that every student stay up to date on their daily work. However, in the event that a student
falls behind, late work will be accepted for a passing grade up to three (3) school days late. In the event of
absence, the student is responsible for obtaining any makeup work.
Electronic Devices
In accordance with the SHS Student Handbook, electronic devices are only allowed to be used in the Green
Zone. E101 is a Red Zone, and will be treated as such. Students who utilize their electronic devices in class
will have their device confiscated by a Deans Assistant, and face the consequences outlined in the SHS
Student Handbook.
Electronic devices are defined as cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, and portable gaming platforms. Students are responsible for the
safe keep of their electronic devices. SHS and Mr. Ytzen are not responsible for any lost or stolen devices.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty refers to cheating, copying, plagiarizing, or otherwise representing the work of others as
ones own through verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other means. Students determined to have been
academically dishonest are subject to disciplinary action. Consequences will depend on the severity of the
offense, the number of offenses, the impact on other students and teachers, and/or the curriculum. Academic
dishonesty undermines the learning process and will not be condoned.
Expectations
Every student in Introduction to Engineering Design is expected to:
Actively participate in our learning community
o Arrive on time
o Participate in discussions
o Be respectful
o Use appropriate language
Students who finish a project early are encouraged to help their peers by acting as a teaching
assistant. Our classroom is a learning community in which we all can learn from each other.
However;
Students are expected to complete their own work. Any incident in which a student is
misrepresenting anothers work as their own will be treated as plagiarism, and acted upon in
accordance with the student handbook.
It is the students responsibility to notify me and make arrangements for any planned absences. In
the event of an unplanned absence, it remains the students responsibility to inquire about any work
they may have missed.



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