Auto Mechanics A
Mr. Kressin

Course Description
This course gives students a good comprehensive knowledge about automobiles and their design and repair. Classroom and hands-on lab activities include the areas of safety, design, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of many of the complex systems contained in today’s automobile. These systems include the steering, suspension, electrical, fuel, emission, brake, cooling, heating and exhaust systems. This course provides an opportunity to learn about basic automotive maintenance and repair. All students with a car available are strongly encouraged to bring their car in to perform routine service and maintenance checks. However, students must then provide any parts/fluids needed to perform service/repair.

Successful Students:
 Communicate – With the instructor, but also with other students, especially group members.
 Use time wisely – This class is project based which means there will be a great deal of time at your disposal – don’t waste it! Students most often get into trouble when they procrastinate. This results in a back log of work which is extremely difficult to make up.
 Respect others and the classroom – The other main area in which students get into trouble is by disrespecting others. This includes the instructor, other students, and the physical components of the classroom.

Course Components
 Completion of assignments, tests, and class lab assignments is required.
 All students will be responsible for lab and classroom clean up.
 Lab assignments are to be done in groups of 2, no larger

Grading System

25% Participation, 25% Daily work, 25% Tests & Quizzes, 25% Lab Projects
*see school policy for letter grade breakdown

Classroom Procedures
 Proper lab safety must be followed at all times. Dress appropriately to work in the shop, no sandles! Failure to do either will result in detention, loss of points, and/or loss of lab privileges.
 Students are to be in their Assigned Seats when the bell rings. Those not in their assigned seats will be marked Tardy.
 Leaving without permission, missing, no where to be found, whatever you may call it will result being marked unverified and an office referral.
 All late assignments and projects receive a 10% point reduction per day.
 Students are responsible for obtaining assignments when absent.

I have read and understand that I am responsible for the above expectations.


Print Student Name Signature of Student Class Period Date


Signature of Parent/Guardian

 

25% Participation, 25% Daily work, 25% Tests & Quizzes, 25% Lab Projects

*see school policy for letter grade breakdown

 

Classroom Procedures

Ø  Proper lab safety must be followed at all times.  Dress appropriately to work in the shop, no sandles! Failure to do either will result in detention, loss of points, and/or loss of lab privileges.

Ø  Students are to be in their Assigned Seats when the bell rings.  Those not in their assigned seats will be marked Tardy.

Ø  Leaving without permission, missing, no where to be found, whatever you may call it will result being marked unverified and an office referral.

Ø  All late assignments and projects receive 10% per day.

Ø  Students are responsible for obtaining assignments when absent. 

Introduction to Robotics
Mr. Kressin

Course Description
This lab based, hands-on class will introduce the basic concepts of Robotics by building and programming their own robot. Course information will be tied to lab experiments! The class will start with the fundamentals of design and modeling through the use of 3D modeling software. Students will then work to build and program their own robot developed from the FIRST Robotics organization. Basic concepts to be explored will include sensors, path planning, kinematics, feedback and feed forward control. Through this exploration, students will have the opportunity to apply and synthesize knowledge regarding physics, technology, engineering and math while meeting national STEMS standards.


Successful Students:
 Communicate – With the instructor, but also with other students, especially group members.
 Use time wisely – This class is project based which means there will be a great deal of time at your disposal – don’t waste it! Students most often get into trouble when they procrastinate. This results in a back log of work which is extremely difficult to make up.
 Respect others and the classroom – The other main area in which students get into trouble is by disrespecting others. This includes the instructor, other students, and the physical components of the classroom.

Grading System

25% Participation, 25% Daily work, 25% Tests & Quizzes, 25% Lab Projects
*see school policy for letter grade breakdown

Classroom Procedures
 Students are to be in their Assigned Seats when the bell rings. Those not in their assigned seats will be marked Tardy.
 Leaving without permission, missing, no where to be found, whatever you may call it will result being marked unverified and an office referral.
 All late assignments and projects receive a 10% point reduction per day.
 Students are responsible for obtaining assignments when absent.

I have read and understand that I am responsible for the above expectations.


Print Student Name/Signature of Student Class Period Date


Signature of Parent/Guardian

 

Manufacturing Technology – Course Description and Expectations

Instructor: Mr. Kressin     Phone: 651-768-4490          E-mail: gkressin@sowashco.k12.mn.us

 

Course Content

This is a lab based “hands on” course in Manufacturing Technology that focuses on research and design (R&D).  It’s designed so that students will be able to analyze a problem, then design and build a solution to that problem.  

 

Grading System

Projects                                               40%                 A = 90% and up     D = 60-69%

Designer’s Notebook                          25%                 B = 80-89%            F = below 60%

Daily Work                                         25%                 C = 70-79%

Participation                                        10%                            

 

Rules and Required Classroom Behavior:

Start time for class:

• Class starts when the bell rings. Those not in the room will be marked as tardy and will be assigned detention.
• Students are to be at your desk when bell rings, not wandering around.

Class Rules:

·         Food & beverages are not to be brought into class.

·         You will be in your seat at the end of the period and not standing by the door.

·         At the end of period students are to put away any materials and remain in your seat.

·         Cheating will result in a 0 by all participants!

RESTROOM PASS:

·         These privileges will be lost if they are abused. One person at a time. Fill out clipboard and bring to me to sign.

Principles of Engineering Course Syllabus
Woodbury High School 2011-2012
Instructors: Mr. Cymerman and Mr. Kressin Room: 244
E-mail: ocymerma@sowashco.k12.mn.us and gkressin@sowashco.k12.mn.us

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Principles of Engineering (POE) is a college-level survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills based upon engineering concepts. In addition, students have an opportunity to investigate an engineering career.
To be successful in POE, students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE1
1. Energy and Power
• Lesson 1.1 – Mechanisms
• Lesson 1.2 – Energy Sources
• Lesson 1.3 – Energy Applications
• Lesson 1.4 – Design Problem – Energy and Power

2. Materials and Structures
• Lesson 2.1 – Statics
• Lesson 2.2 – Material Properties
• Lesson 2.3 – Material Testing
• Lesson 2.4 – Design Problem – Materials and Structures

3. Control Systems
• Lesson 3.1 – Machine Control
• Lesson 3.2 – Fluid Power
• Lesson 3.3 – Design Problem – Control Systems

4. Statistics and Kinematics
• Lesson 4.1 – Statistics
• Lesson 4.2 – Kinematics
• Lesson 4.3 – Design Problem – Statistics and Kinematics

REQUIRED MATERIALS (Students shall have these items to class everyday)
• Mechanical Pencils and Pens (Blue or Black Ink)
• 3-Ring Binder
• Notebook Paper
• Engineering notebook (supplied by instructors)
• Scientific Calculator
• Ruler

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

1. Be Respectful of Yourself, Others, the Equipment, and the Facilities
2. Be Prepared for Class
3. Be On Time
4. Actively Participate in Classroom Activities and Discussions

Bottom Line: Avoid behaviors that disrupt the learning of others or yourself.

CONSEQUENCES:
 Verbal Warning
 Parent Contact (phone call/email/conference)
 School Detention
 Administrative referral

GRADING
Portfolio (Engineering Notebook; Homework) 40%
Projects (Project Documentation and Presentations) 30%
Quizzes, Tests, and Unit Exams 30%

PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN
A 93% - 100% B- 80% - 82.9% D+ 67% - 69.9%
A- 90% - 92.9% C+ 77% - 79.9% D 63% - 66.9%
B+ 87% - 89.9% C 73% - 76.9% D- 60% - 62.9%
B 83% - 86.9% C- 70% - 72.9% F 0% - 59.9%


Once you have read and understand the above, please sign below and place into your 3-ring binder.

______________________ / ______________________ / _______________
Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Small Engines A
Mr. Kressin

Course Description
This course is a general overview of basic operation, maintenance, and repair of small engines. The emphasis of the course deals with the concepts of engine design and the function of its major operating systems. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate learning through written assignments, tests/quizzes, and hands on lab activities. Importance will be placed on the relationship between small engines and car engines.

Successful Students:
 Communicate – With the instructor, but also with other students, especially group members.
 Use time wisely – This class is project based which means there will be a great deal of time at your disposal – don’t waste it! Students most often get into trouble when they procrastinate. This results in a back log of work which is extremely difficult to make up.
 Respect others and the classroom – The other main area in which students get into trouble is by disrespecting others. This includes the instructor, other students, and the physical components of the classroom.

Course Components
 Completion of assignments, tests, and class lab assignments is required.
 All students will be responsible for lab and classroom clean up.
 Lab assignments are to be done in groups of 2, no larger

Grading System

25% Participation, 25% Daily work, 25% Tests & Quizzes, 25% Lab Projects
*see school policy for letter grade breakdown

Classroom Procedures
 Proper lab safety must be followed at all times. Dress appropriately to work in the shop, no sandles! Failure to do either will result in detention, loss of points, and/or loss of lab privileges.
 Students are to be in their Assigned Seats when the bell rings. Those not in their assigned seats will be marked Tardy.
 Leaving without permission, missing, no where to be found, whatever you may call it will result being marked unverified and an office referral.
 All late assignments and projects receive 10% per day.
 Students are responsible for obtaining assignments when absent.

I have read and understand that I am responsible for the above expectations.


Signature of Student Hour Date


Signature of Parent/Guardian Hour

 

25% Participation, 25% Daily work, 25% Tests & Quizzes, 25% Lab Projects

*see school policy for letter grade breakdown

 

Classroom Procedures

Ø  Proper lab safety must be followed at all times.  Dress appropriately to work in the shop, no sandles! Failure to do either will result in detention, loss of points, and/or loss of lab privileges.

Ø  Students are to be in their Assigned Seats when the bell rings.  Those not in their assigned seats will be marked Tardy.

Ø  Leaving without permission, missing, no where to be found, whatever you may call it will result being marked unverified and an office referral.

Ø  All late assignments and projects receive 10% point reduction per day.

Ø  Students are responsible for obtaining assignments when absent.

 

 

Woodworking Technology – Course Description and Expectations

Instructor: Mr. Kressin   Phone: 651-768-4490   E-mail: gkressin@swc833.org

(20 POINT ASSIGNMENT)

Course Content

This is an exploratory woodworking class designed to provide students with hands on knowledge about the different aspects of creating a finished product. You will learn how to use hand tools, power hand tools, and the stationary power equipment. You will also learn techniques that include layout, measuring, clamping, gluing, assembly, along with safe shop practices and techniques.

 

Course Outline:  

Students will be expected to pass the initial safety unit tests and practice all safety rules during the entire term. Each student will be part of a group working on their individual projects. Participation with your group in the completion of the project is also expected. Lastly, it is expected that you be on time, have good attendance and are responsible for you’re clean up duty.

 

Grading System

Projects                                               50%                 A = 90% and up     D = 60-69%

Class Participation & Clean up          25%                 B = 80-89%             F = below 60%

Tests and Assignments                       25%                 C = 70-79%           
 
Dear Parent or Guardian:

            Your child is now in Woodworking Technology class.  This class should be a rewarding experience in working with their hands to create quality woodworking projects.  In order to have a successful time; a student needs to follow all class procedures and safety rules to create a safe working environment.

            Safety is the utmost importance in a laboratory classroom.  Safe work habits and good behavior will be stressed everyday.  Safety tests and demonstrations will be given to the students, before they are allowed to work with any tools or machines.

            Safety glasses are provided for the students and it is their responsibility to wear them in the shop at all times.  Failure to wear safety glasses and behave properly will result in disciplinary action; proper behavior and safety is a must.

            The students will be working on woodworking projects which will be used to provide the student with tool and machine experiences. Your student will have the opportunity to work on several projects and will have a lot of time, effort and pride invested in their projects. They will be able to bring their project when they are completed.

If your child has a health condition that I should be aware of please notate on the back of this letter, email or call me.  I want your child to have a successful experience in my class.

            Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions. I am looking forward to working with your student and providing a safe enjoyable experience. Once students have completed this class they may take Furniture and Cabinetmaking. Please sign below and return this form to the instructor.

Woodbury High School
gary kressin