Transportation Systems

Duane McDuffee

Room 181

Description

Studies transportation technology as it applies to vehicular and support systems for moving people cargo in various environments.  The effects of transportation technology on individuals, society, and the environment, as well as the evolution of transportation are introduced and explored.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Design, fabricate, test and evaluate a land, atmospheric, marine and space transportation system.
2. Understand the principles of aerodynamics
3. Explore and experiment with traditional and alternative fuels
4. Describe how pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical energy are used in transportation systems.
5. Identify and describe the historical innovations in evolution of transportation systems and their impact on our society, economy and environment.
6. Safely use common tools, machines, materials, and processes to design and build transportation devices.
7. Through use of a presentation the student will demonstrate   how elements of science, society, history, environment and economy, all have an impact on transportation systems.

Topics

     History of Transportation, Impacts of Transportation, Pneumatic Systems

     Hydraulic Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems

     Control Systems, Energy Systems, Land Transportation, Marine Transportation

     Air Transportation, Space Transportation, Design elements of Transportation,Safety

Methods of Instruction

     Demonstration, Lecture, Hands-On, Group Work, Guided Practice, Mentoring

Method of Evaluation

     Classroom Presentaions

     Quizzes and Tests

     ProjectTechnical Reports

     Presentations

Grading

     Class Participation (Weekly) 30%

     Projects 50%

     Tests/ Quizes 10%

     Technical Reports 10%

dmcduffee@ellingtonschools.net