Level Two
Course Description:
This course teaches students about cross-sections and how they are used in different fields, like engineering, medicine, and research. Students will learn how to look at cross-sections of objects, structures, and data. They will also practice creating and understanding basic cross-sectional diagrams and information.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
- Learn what cross-sections are and why they are important.
- Be able to read and understand simple cross-sectional images.
- Learn how to create cross-sections in engineering and research.
- Understand the basic ideas behind cross-sectional studies in science and medicine.
Course Modules:
Module 1: What is a Cross-Section?
- Definition of a cross-section
- Where we use cross-sections (engineering, medicine, research)
- Basic examples of cross-sections
Module 2: Cross-Sections in Engineering
- How engineers use cross-sections to design structures
- Basic shapes and materials used in engineering cross-sections
- Simple calculations related to cross-sections
Module 3: Cross-Sections in Research
- What is a cross-sectional study?
- How researchers collect data from a cross-section
- Examples of cross-sectional studies in science and medicine
Module 4: Cross-Sections in Medicine
- How doctors use cross-sectional images (like CT scans)
- Looking at medical images and understanding what they show
- Examples of how cross-sections help doctors make decisions
Module 5: Using Tools for Cross-Section Analysis
- Introduction to simple tools used to create and look at cross-sections
- Using basic software to view and create cross-sections (like simple drawing programs)
Assessment & Evaluation:
- Assignments: Simple tasks to create and explain cross-sections (30%)
- Midterm Exam: Short test to check understanding (20%)
- Project: Students will create a basic cross-section in one area of interest (30%)
- Final Exam: Final test covering all lessons (20%)