TCED 726 - Engineering and Technology for Middle School 5-9 Teachers

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed

Real world applications of engineering and technology that promote an understanding of the characteristics, risks, and benefits of technology and engineering. Components of the Engineering Design Cycle are explained using examples from the human-made world. Basic processes and types of technology are demonstrated and the impact of benchmark technologies on society are explored. Inquiry, application of technology, and problem-solving are incorporated into instruction.