Instructor: Mr. Kretsch

Email: KretschK@middletownk12.org

Web site: //mrkretsch.pbworks.com/

Phone: (732)706-6111 x2555

Classrooms: Room 136 and room 176

Office Hours:

• Monday to Friday 7:15
• After school until 3pm in room 136 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and in room 218 on Wednesday.
• After school until 3:30pm in room 218 on Wednesday. 
• Any other time by appointment.

Contents

Goals of the Course

Students will know the fundamental knowledge and skills that make up the engineering profession.

Topics

• Engineering as a career
• Engineering's relationship to technology and science
• Basic engineering tools and skills.
• Creating a system
• The engineering design process

Textbook and Notes

We will not be using a textbook but instead the class notes will be handed out prior to each lesson. I expect you to annotate the notes as we discuss them in class. Homework will be included in the notes, a seprate handout or listed on the web site.

Web Site:

The web site for this class is http://mrkretsch.pbworks.com . The web site will have this syllabus, a class calendar, and my lesson plans. Most important, this site will have the class notes and class project assignments. At some point you will be instructed to request a log-in on the web site.

Supplies:

A loose leave binder with lined paper and a pencil or pen. Occasionally you might be asked to provide materials for our projects. Finally, there could be a couple of field trips that will require a fee.

Graded Course Components

Grades will be calculated from homework assignments, projects, and tests. Assignment grades will be available on the Parent Portal.

Homework

Homework assignments will count as 15% of your grade. Homework that is not handed in on time will lose points. Homework missed due to an absence must be made up within five days of your return. 

Project and Tests 

Projects and tests will count for 85% of your grade. Projects will usually involve the construction of some object and are graded according to a rubric. Projects missed due to an absence must be made up within five days of your return. Each unit will include one or two tests that will assess knowledge of concepts and skills covered in the unit. Tests missed due to an absence must be made up within five days of your return.

Class Participation

Class participation is 5% of your marking period grade.  Everyone starts with a 80%. Points are added for: asking questions and making comments during lessons, volunteering answers to homework, helping classmates during in-class activities, taking leadership, etc. Points are deduction for protocol violations, dominating discussions, etc.

Exams

We will have a project for the midterm grade, and a final exam. Seniors with a A average for the class are exempt from the final.

Class Protocol

Be Responsible 

• Finish exercises and homework on time; make up your absences.
• Be on time and prepared for class; bring your notebook and pencil to class every day.
• Leave food and drink in your locker.

Be Respectful 

• Raise your hand to interrupt the class.
• Use appropriate language.
• Cheer your classmates who succeed; help your classmates who struggle.
• Take care of the tools, equipment, and materials; use them safely and wisely.
• Do not interfere with classmates who are trying to learn .

Be Ready to Learn

• Make engineering your priority while in this room.
• .Bring your notebook to class.
• Pay attention to the lesson; join class activities and discussions.