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Honors Principles of Engineering

Course Description

Principles of Engineering (POE) is a foundational course of the high school engineering pathway. This survey course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

Students have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APB) learning. By solving rigorous and relevant design problems using engineering and science concepts within a collaborative learning environment, APB learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and problem solving skills. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education.

Students may receive credit for MFET 101 Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology from San Diego Community Colleges.

  • Register for Mesa College
  • Have a C or better for both semesters
  • Pass a final exam with B or better
The final exam grade will be their grade for their MFET 101 on both college transcript and high school transcript.  Students may have different grades for POE and MFET 101. Students must be registered with the San Diego Community Colleges to receive the college credit.