Systems & Design

Systems & Design I (SAND I)                                                                                 1/2 credit

As a specialized Career-Technical Education (CTE) course, Systems and Design I bridges the gap between foundational middle school STEM and advanced engineering disciplines. Building upon a middle school core of collaborative problem-solving, this course adopts a hands-on, project-based approach to complex systems. Students will master essential topics including engineering logic, project management, rapid prototyping, 3D design, and the integration of hardware and software. By exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and physical computing, students will learn to analyze how individual components interact to function as a unified, cohesive whole. This is a hands-on, project-based class.  

Systems & Design II  (SAND II)                                                                              1/2 credit

Building upon the foundations of SAND I, Systems and Design II shifts the focus from foundational understanding to advanced analysis and system optimization. Students will engage in high-level engineering design challenges that delve deeper into robotics, integrated circuitry, and the mechanics of simple and powered machines. This course emphasizes advanced digital literacy and complex programming to refine existing systems. While Systems and Design I established how individual parts interact, Systems and Design II challenges students to analyze those complex systems, identify inefficiencies, and engineer optimized solutions for peak performance.