Introduction to Engineering: Types, Mechanics and Materials

Introduction to Engineering: Types, Mechanics and Materials

Introduction to Engineering: Types, Mechanics and Materials

A broad introduction to engineering fields, basic mechanics (forces and stresses), materials science, and a final project applying learned concepts.

Introduction to Engineering: Types, Mechanics and Materials

Price

$22.73per class

$22.73

per week

Level
Mixed Level
Ages
11–15
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
4

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Class Experience

This course surveys major engineering disciplines, key mechanics concepts like free-body diagrams and stress types, and fundamentals of materials science (stress–strain, material types, failures). Lessons are presentation-style with classroom Q&A, and the course concludes with a final project that applies the concepts covered.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify major engineering disciplines and their focus areas.

  • Explain basic mechanics concepts including forces, free-body diagrams, and common stress types.

  • Describe basic materials science concepts such as stress–strain and common material failure modes.

  • Apply learned concepts by planning and completing a final project.

Meet Your Instructor

Komal Narang

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

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