Course Name: Technological Design, University/College Preparation

Grade: 12

Course Code: TDJ4M

Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course provides students with opportunities to solve problems in design through the use of technical drawings, model building, testing, and marketing. Students will research, design, and test solutions for residential or commercial architecture, industrial engineering, and manufacturing. They will also examine the educational requirements of a technical design related career in engineering, architecture, or industrial design.

UNITS: The course is divided into units, not necessarily equal in length.

FORMAT

This course will be delivered with a combination of lessons, hands on projects, and labs. Much of the course will be taught in a self-directed student centred style. Students will work individually and in small groups to complete assigned projects.

ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & REPORTING:

Students will be assessed to determine how well they have achieved specific expectations for the course. A variety of methods including; self and peer assessment, marking schemes, checklists, tests and rubrics will be used to asses the work.

When rubrics are used for assessment a numerical mark is generated based on the following table;

A mark is generated on the report card based on the following breakdown;

Late and missed assignments are temporarily given a mark of zero until the student confers with the teacher as to the reason. Depending on the circumstances, the late or missed assignments, may be accepted late with no penalty, accepted late with penalty (reduction of mark), assigned an omit (not counted) or an incomplete (mark of zero). This determination will be in accordance with the guidelines set by Colonel By Secondary School and OCDSB Assessment Evaluation and Reporting Policy.

The following five learning skills will be reported separately on the report card;

1. Works Independently
2. Teamwork
3. Organization
4. Work Habits/ Homework
5. Initiative

STUDENT PROTOCOL

Students are expected to arrive on time for every class. On time is defined as within 4 minutes after the previous dismissal bell or at the end of lunch bell. Late arriving students shall enter the class without disruption and discuss the situation later with the instructor.

Students are expected to act responsibly and adhere strictly to safety rules and procedures. Each student is required to keep and bring to class a notebook.

Safety of all individuals in Technological design is paramount. Due to the nature and safety aspects of the Technological Design facility, students are not to wear outside clothing (jackets) and are encouraged not to bring knapsacks or other courses’ materials to class.

Security and care of equipment in the lab is very important. Students are not allowed to touch equipment for which they have not been authorized to do so. Specifically students are not to adjust controls or connect any wires for which they are not been allowed. Only one person operates a computer at one time. Violation or attempts to violate the security or corrupt software on the computers is forbidden and will result in consequences.

COURSE FEES

There is a course materials fee of $12.00 which is due with your other school fees.

Overall Expectations:

Theory and Foundation

By the end of this course, students will:

• apply engineering principles and appropriate formulas to design work;
• demonstrate the ability to interpret technical reference materials and test data;
• describe manufacturing or construction techniques used in architecture, engineering, or industrial design;
• solve engineering problems in a team environment;
• identify suitable ways of communicating their design ideas.

Skills and Processes

By the end of this course, students will:

• produce effective design briefs and technical reports, and create freehand illustrations and traditional or computer-aided drawings that conform to industry standards;
• fabricate effective models and displays of student-developed products;
• perform structural and material tests correctly;
• estimate the cost of labour and materials for a project;
• evaluate project solutions.

Impact and Consequences

By the end of this course, students will:

• identify ethical issues related to engineering design;
• handle materials and tools safely;
• assess project solutions in terms of safety, efficiency, ergonomics, and the environment;
• describe careers in engineering, architecture, or industrial design and the educational requirements for each.