Principles of Engineering gives a comprehensive overview of all the different fields of engineering. Specifically, the activity on traffic engineering caught my interest, it was a field that I wasn’t aware existed. However, I learned all the logistics behind traffic engineering. Additionally, the use of engineering notebooks was a good experience on how it is to be an actual engineer and document everything that we did.

From my time taking Principles of Engineering, my knowledge of engineering and its different fields grew exponentially. Although the course covered multiple engineering disciplines, such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, the most impactful activity was the Ohm’s law lab. The lab covered the basics of circuits, as the main objective was to power different LEDs. Learning about circuits and electricity through Principles of Engineering has ultimately influenced my decision to major in electrical engineering.

Taking Principles of Engineering was a proper exploration of the vast disciplines of engineering. From coding robots, building machines, creating circuits, and calculating bridge loads, POE really taught me the basics of engineering as a whole that I believe will help any student who plans to study engineering beyond high school.

Principles of Engineering is the class where my passion for engineering truly took shape. Through learning physics, building circuits, and building carnival style games for the end of year project, POE introduces different avenues of engineering in a tangible, fun and easy to understand way.