Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolEngineering Design 3-4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is intended for students interested in engineering mechanics and materials science. General topics covered include statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Students will learn how the mechanical and microstructural properties of materials are analyzed and have the opportunity to evaluate specific materials using common techniques and lab instruments (tensile testing, scanning electron microscopy, metallographic etchants and optical microscopy). Guest speakers and field trips will make connections between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. Prior experience working in the metals shop is desirable but not required.

Grades: 10, 11, 12

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