Engineering

Chapman

Instructor:  Rich Chapman
Phone:  660-665-2865, ext. 7105
Email:  rchapman@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Classroom:  KATC 11
Laser Room: KATC 13 
Conference Period: 7th Hour (1:57-2:48 pm)


INSTRUCTOR BIO
Education:  Graduated from Truman State University 1998-BS Psychology; Masters of Education from UMSL 2013
Family:  His wife, Melissa, is a 6th grade Teacher at William Matthew Middle School.  He also has two daughters, Olivia and Julia.
Hobbies:  Enjoys spending time with my family, coaching football, hunting and fishing.

COURSES OFFERED 

Survey of Engineering (PLTW-EES)
Credit: 1.0     Grade Level: 9-10
This entry level course will offer a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning foundational concepts of engineering practice, providing students opportunities to explore the breadth of engineering career opportunities and experiences, and solve engaging and challenging real-world problems through engineering essentials. By inspiring and empowering students with an understanding of engineering and career opportunities. 

3D Design & Production (PLTW-IED)
Credit: 1.0     Grade Level: 10-12   
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering (POE).
The major focus of this class is the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work using an engineer’s notebook and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

​Principles of Engineering (PLTW-POE)
Credit:  1.0     Grade Level: 10th-12th or any 9th grader with instructor approval
Minimum requirement: Algebra 1 or current enrollment in Algebra 1.
Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Robotics & Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Credit: 1.0     Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering (POE).Students discover and explore manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation, and then they apply what they have learned to design solutions for real-world manufacturing problems.

​Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW CEA)
Credit: 1.0     Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering (POE).
Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3-D architectural design software.