WELCOME TO THE ECET ACADEMY(Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology)

Block 4 (9th Grade)

BCIT Medford Room E110

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Academy

• Exploratory Assignments– Research « What Is Engineering? »– Group Brainstorm Activity– Technical Sketching– 3D Modeling Practice– Math Test– Breadboarding Activity

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Academy

• 9th Grade Curriculum (Post Exploratory)– ECET Academy First Year Subjects• Introduction to Engineering

– Unit 1: Engineering Career Overview– Unit 2: Engineering Notation– Unit 3: Number Systems and Codes

• Introduction to Digital Logic– Unit 4: Digital Logic Functions– Unit 5: Programmable Logic Devices (PLD)– Unit 6: Digital Logic Families

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Academy

– ECET Academy First Year Subjects Continued• Introduction to Computer Science Using C++

– Introduction to C++ Programming

• DC Circuit Analysis– Unit 7: Current & Voltage– Unit 8: DC Circuit Anlaysis

• Introduction to Computer Science Using C++– Unit 9: Introduction to C++ Programming

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Academy Proficiencies

• Upon completion of the 9th Grade, students should be able to meet the following proficiencies:– Develop a general understanding of how technology impacts

everyday life, their role in the future, and the skills required to be successful.

– Develop a comprehensive understanding of the engineering field.

– Develop the ability to use mathematics to solve problems (Engineering notation, number systems and codes)

– Develop the ability to use science to solve problems (Current, voltage, DC circuit analysis)

– Demonstrate knowledge of procedural programming C++

Grading

– Quizzes – 25% (Check for understanding)– Tests – 25% (Tests and Large Projects)– Participation – 15% (Shop Safety, Team and

Individual Performance)– Homework – 10% (Current Events, Activities)– Final – 25% (Knowledge Check)

Student Expectations

• Respect one another in class. Everyone is here to learn.

• Be Prepared! – Bring writing utensils, paper, calculators.

• Assignments will be turned in and graded through Google Classroom.

• Be proactive in independent and team activities.

• Clean shop areas at the end of the block.

Engineering Shop Policies

• Field Trip and Discovery Night Participation – Must have >85% average MP grade in class

• Keep phone in designated bin unless teacher asks student to use it, or there is an emergency

• Parents will be notified of recurring discipline issues, or if student MP grade is below 69%

• Extra credit is only given for effort above and beyond what is already being asked

Contact Information & Links

• Mrs. Elisabeth Humphrey• Email: ehumphrey@bcit.cc• Phone: 609-654-0200 ext. 8527• Website: http://www.bcit.cc/Domain/526• BCIT Medford Website under Staff Web Sites

• ECET Academy I Google Classroom• ECET Academy I Google Drive