Engineering & Aerospace

This pathway prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles. Aerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design. 

Aerospace Engineering Pathway

Career Ready: Engineering EOP Exam

Course #1

Engineering I
Course A & B

Grade Level:  9-12Credit: 0.5 credit each partPrerequisite: None This course applies the skills, concepts, and principles of engineering. Students explore various technological systems and engineering processes in related career fields. Topics include investigating technological system, design optimization, and problem solving. Students utilize CAD and physical and virtual modeling concepts to construct, test, collect, and report data. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association will greatly enhance instruction.

Course #2

Engineering II

Course A & B

Grade Level: 10-12Credit: 0.5 credit each partPrerequisite: Engineering IA project and research based course that extends the learning experiences where students focus on mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal systems allowing in depth exploration in selected disciplines of engineering areas such as manufacturing, power/energy/transportation, bio-medical, robotics, hydraulics, electricity/electronics, communications, construction systems, alternative energy, computer aided design and problem solving. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association will greatly enhance instruction.

Aerospace Engineering
Course A & B

Grade Level: 11-12Credit: 1This course will introduce students to aerospace information systems, star sailing or astronautics rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences (BioSpace) that includes looking at habitat and crew systems with life support, and the biology of space science, principles of aeronautics, structures and materials, and systems engineering.

Last Course
Engineering Capstone

Grade level: 12Credit: 1 creditCollege Credit available with UKEngineering scope, content, and professional practices are presented through practical applications in this capstone course. Students in engineering teams apply technology, Kentucky Academic Standards, and skills to solve engineering design problems and create innovative designs. Students research, develop, test and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors and ethics. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association will greatly enhance instruction.

Industrial / Mechanical Engineering

Career Ready: Engineering EOP Exam

Course #1

Engineering I

Course A & B

Grade Level:  9-12Credit: 0.5 credit each partPrerequisite: None This course applies the skills, concepts, and principles of engineering. Students explore various technological systems and engineering processes in related career fields. Topics include investigating technological system, design optimization, and problem solving. Students utilize CAD and physical and virtual modeling concepts to construct, test, collect, and report data. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association will greatly enhance instruction.

Course #2

Engineering II

Course A & B

Grade Level: 10-12Credit: 0.5 credit each partPrerequisite: Engineering IA project and research based course that extends the learning experiences where students focus on mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal systems allowing in depth exploration in selected disciplines of engineering areas such as manufacturing, power/energy/transportation, bio-medical, robotics, hydraulics, electricity/electronics, communications, construction systems, alternative energy, computer aided design and problem solving. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association will greatly enhance instruction.


Manufacturing Engineering
Course A & B

Grade Level: 10-12Credit: ½ for each part This is a comprehensive course designed for the study of general concepts and principles of manufacturing and manufacturing systems. This course provides for hands-on learning experience which enhances the understanding of various metallic/nonmetallic materials, processes, and products. Materials studied may include polymers, ceramics, woods, composites, and metal materials associated with manufacturing Students have the opportunity to engage in product design, prototyping, computer-assisted manufacturing applications, CNC machines, robotics, and production management. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association will greatly enhance instruction.