This course will introduce students to structural engineering: the science and art of designing and making structures that can safely resist the forces they are subjected to. Through lectures and activities, students will study different construction materials (steel, concrete, timber and masonry), learn how structures take and transfer loads, and discover the basics of structural dynamics. The course explores real-world examples of successful projects, as well as "lessons learned" from structural failures. Students will work in small groups to complete a bridge building challenge and a final project. By the end of the course, students will have developed an understanding of how structures work.
Session One
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Session Two
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Grade(s)
9-11
at the time of application
Scheduled Class Time*
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)
Session One
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM (PDT)
Session Two
*The course will meet for two hours daily (Monday–Friday) for a live online class during this window of time. The third hour is used for online office hours. Students will be admitted to and attend just one course section and time. The exact course time and office hour schedule will be set closer to the start of the program. In addition to the live meeting times, students complete out-of-class learning assignments such as assigned readings, group work, pre-recorded online lectures, and more.
Prerequisite(s)
Completion of a geometry course.