Principles of Engineering

  • Course Description: This survey course explores many engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, environmental, and computer engineering. Some specific topics explored include mechanisms,  electricity, energy, statics, materials, fluids, and control systems. Using activities, projects, and problem-solving techniques, students learn first-hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in a group-focused engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. Students continue mastery of engineering documentation.

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    Principles of Engineering: 

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    FAQ's:

    1. Is this an Honor's Course?
      • Yes, and while the course is rigorous, it is formatted such that students of all levels can take the course and be successful.  Students do receive a 0.5 Honors credit on their GPA for taking the course!
    2. More questions to come following rising 8th Grader Night!

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Mr. Vernon

Title: Teacher, Career Tech Dept. Chair

Subject(s): Engineering, Physics

Teaching since: 2011

Teaching at Walton since: 2011

Degree(s): Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's, Georgia Tech), Mathematics Education (Master's, Mercer), Instructional Technology (Specialist, Kennesaw State)

Extracurricular: Head Coach of Swim & Dive, Co-Sponsor w/ Mrs. Guiendon for SWE (Society of Women in Engineering)

Fun Fact(s): Graduated from Sprayberry, huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings & Atlanta United!