Career Magnet Academy – Engineering Design I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Engineering Design I is a fundamental course in the STEM cluster for students interested in developing their skills in preparation for careers in engineering and technology. The course covers essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for postsecondary engineering and technology fields of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students can describe various engineering disciplines, as well as admissions requirements for postsecondary engineering and engineering technology programs in Tennessee. They will also be able to identify simple and complex machines; calculate various ratios related to mechanisms; explain fundamental concepts related to energy; understand Ohm’s Law; follow the steps in the engineering design process to complete a team project; and effectively communicate design solutions to others. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee State Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects and Tennessee State Standards in Mathematics. Note: Students are expected to use engineering notebooks to document procedures, design ideas, and other notes for all projects throughout the course.