Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
PRINAF
To be prepared for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
AGMCHM
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Equine Science
EQUSCI
To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. Suggested animals, which may be included in the course of study, include, but are not limited to, horses, donkeys and mules.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take SMANMG - Small Animal Management
Floral Design
FLDGN
Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Greenhouse Operations
GREOP
Greenhouse Operation and Production is designed to develop an understanding of greenhouse production techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Horticulture Science
HORTSC
Horticulture Science is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Livestock Production
LVEPRO
To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats and poultry.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: PRINAF - Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Small Animal Management
SMANMG
Part of a "pre-vet" group of courses, small animal management prepares the student for a career in animal care.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take EQUSCI - Equine Science
Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Management
WFECGT
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aquacrops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. To prepare for careers in natural resource systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to natural resources, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
1407-Introduction to Welding & 2413 Inter Weld
WELD
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 11-12
1413- Blueprint Reading for Welders
WLDG C
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis paced on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretation of plans and drawings used by industry to facilitate field application and production.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 11-12
Advanced Floral Design
ADVFLD
In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through the analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students explore the design needs and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore, an emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: FLDGN - Floral Design
Advanced Animal Science
ADANSC
Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Pre-requisite of Livestock Production.
Architecture and Construction
Principles of Architecture
PRINAR
Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job-specific training can be provided through training modules that identify career goals in trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career development and include skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Principles of Construction
PRINCO
Principles of Construction is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for
those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong
knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools.This course also provides communication and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Construction Management
CONSTM
In Construction Management, students gain knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter the work force as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Management includes the knowledge of the design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Pre-requisite: Principles of Construction or Principles of Architecture
1256- HART EPA Recovery Certification
HVACREF3
Certification training for HVAC refrigerant recovery, recycle, and reclaim. Instruction will provide a review of EPA guidelines for refrigerant recovery and recycling during the installation, service, and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration systems.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HVACR2 - 1341- HART Residential AC & 1300 RBPT Building Science
1307- HART Refrigeration Principles & 1301 Basic Electricity
HVACRE
An introduction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer theory, temperature/pressure relationship, refrigerant handling, refrigeration components, and safety. The course also covers principles of electricity as required by HVAC, including proper use of test equipment, electrical circuits, and component theory and operation. High School Credit Equivalent: HVAC and Refrigeration Tech I
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HVACR2 - 1341- HART Residential AC & 1300 RBPT Building Science
1341- HART Residential AC & 1300 RBPT Building Science
HVACR2
A study of components, applications, and installation of mechanical air conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air conditioning systems. A study of the house as a complex interrelated system of people, building technologies, and the environment. Emphasizes residential building techniques and how they affect the needs for energy, water, and materials while providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable home. High School Credit Equivalent: HVAC and Refrigeration Tech II
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HVACRE - 1307- HART Refrigeration Principles & 1301 Basic Electricity
If you take this course, you must also take HVACREF3 - 1256- HART EPA Recovery Certification
Arts, Audio Video, Technology and Communication
Principles of Arts, Audio Video Technology and Productions
PRINAV
This course prepares students for the opportunity to explore careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster which requires creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills and education requirements for those opportunities. This is the first level introductory course in the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Pathway.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Digital Arts & Animation
ANIMAT
Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to
developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an
understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: GRPHDI - Graphic Design and Illustration
Audio/Video Production
AVPROD
Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video
communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and
skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career
Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction,
production, and post-production audio and video products.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Graphic Design and Illustration
GRPHDI
Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Advanced Audio/Video Production
AVPDAD
In addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: AVPROD - Audio/Video Production
Video Game Design
VDGMDS
Students will use knowledge of graphic design technology, story writing, and creative and artistic design principles to create and produce video games. All steps of the process will be analyzed and developed through the course.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: GRPHDI - Graphic Design and Illustration
Business,Marketing and Finance
Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
PRINBM
In Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings in business, marketing, and finance.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Accounting I
ACCT1
Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision-making.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Entreprenuership
ENTREP
Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Human Resource Management
HRMGT
Human Resources Management is designed to familiarize students with the concepts related to human resource management, including legal requirements, recruitment and employee selection methods, and employee development and evaluation. Students will also become familiar with compensation and benefits programs as well as workplace safety, employee-management relations, and global impacts on human resources. This course is offered on a rotating basis with Entrepreneurship. This course will be available for the 2019-2020 school year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take SPOMKT - Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
SPOMKT
Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work professionally in the business side of the sports and entertainment career field. Students will explore career options, key principles of promotions and sales and gain basic knowledge of the financial aspect of businesses related to this growing field.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HRMGT - Human Resource Management
Accounting II
ACCT2
Students continue the investigation of the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision-making.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: ACCT1 - Accounting I
Practicum of Business Management
PRACB1
Practicum in Business Management is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in an unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions.Students are required to complete the application process for this course.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
Practicum in Business Management 2
PRACB2
Practicum in Business Management 2 is the second year of Practicum in Business. It is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in an unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: PRACB1 - Practicum of Business Management
Career and Technology Education (CTE)
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Floral Design
FLDGN
Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Horticulture Science
HORTSC
Horticulture Science is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Advanced Floral Design
ADVFLD
In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through the analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students
explore the design needs and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design
appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore, an emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: FLDGN - Floral Design
CTE -General
Yearbook I
YRBOK1
High school students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written and/or visual communications on a regular basis, examining their copy for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of mechanics of written English. Students will refine and enhance their journalistic skills, and plan, organize, and prepare a project. Class size is limited and approval by the sponsor/teacher is required.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Career Preparation I (8th)
CARP1
Career Preparation education refers to an instructional arrangement, not a course or training area. This work-based instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technology-specific training area that has already been approved and assigned a course number. Students will receive general employability skills as a group; however each student will have an individual training plan that will address their job specific knowledge and skills. Approved training sponsors will employ each student. The training sponsor will assist the teacher in providing the necessary skills and knowledge for the student's specific work training. Students will be given job specific training assignments in the classroom or participate in job shadowing or internship.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
Career Preparation I Extended (7th & 8th)
CARPRX
Career Preparation education refers to an instructional arrangement, not a course or training area. This work-based instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technology-specific training area that has already been approved and assigned a course number. Students will receive general employability skills as a group; however each student will have an individual training plan that will address their job specific knowledge and skills. Approved training sponsors will employ each student. The training sponsor will assist the teacher in providing the necessary skills and knowledge for the student's specific work training. Students will be given job specific training assignments in the classroom or participate in job shadowing or internship.
CREDIT: 3
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Student should have completed two or more courses in a CTE career cluster
Career Preparation II Extended (7th & 8th)
CARP2X
2nd Year: Career Preparation education refers to an instructional arrangement, not a course or training area. This work-based instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technology-specific training area that has already been approved and assigned a course number. Students will receive general employability skills as a group; however each student will have an individual training plan that will address their job specific knowledge and skills. Approved training sponsors will employ each student. The training sponsor will assist the teacher in providing the necessary skills and knowledge for the student's specific work training. Students will be given job specific training assignments in the classroom or participate in job shadowing or internship.
CREDIT: 3
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
Yearbook II
GRAPH2
High school students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written and/or visual communications on a regular basis, examining their copy for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of mechanics of written English. Students will refine and enhance their journalistic skills, and plan, organize, and prepare a project. Class size is limited and approval by the sponsor/teacher is required.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
Career Preparation II (8th)
CARPR2
2nd Year: Career Preparation education refers to an instructional arrangement, not a course or training area. This work-based instructional arrangement develops essential knowledge and skills through classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training in an approved career and technology-specific training area that has already been approved and assigned a course number. Students will receive general employability skills as a group; however each student will have an individual training plan that will address their job specific knowledge and skills. Approved training sponsors will employ each student. The training sponsor will assist the teacher in providing the necessary skills and knowledge for the student's specific work training. Students will be given job specific training assignments in the classroom or participate in job shadowing or internship.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
Education and Training -Human Services
Principles of Education & Training
PRINED
Principles of Education & Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the education and training career cluster. Students will gain an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills essential to careers within the education field.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Principles of Human Services
PRINHS
This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Child Development
CHILD
This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Human Growth & Development
HUGRDE
Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development. Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Education and Training
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Counseling and Mental Health
COUNSM
In Counseling and Mental Health, students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their actions. Professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Family and Consumer Services
FAMCOS
Family and Community Services is a laboratory-based course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service or service-learning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Instructional Practices (I.P.E.T.)
IPET
This is a field-based internship that provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood education and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles with elementary through high school aged students. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of teachers or other educational personnel. It is the student’s responsibility to provide his/her own transportation to and from the job-training site. Students are required to complete the application process for this course.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Note: The prerequisites are 1) Principles of Education and Training and 2) Child Development or Human Growth and Development.
Practicum in Education and Training (PET)
PET1AD
Practicum in Education & Training is a capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of courses in education and training. Practicum experiences are designed to give students supervised practical application, off campus, appropriate to the level and nature of skills acquired in their chosen sequence. It is the student’s responsibility to provide his/her own transportation to and from the job-training site.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Note: The prerequisites are: 1) Principles of Education and Training and 2) Child Development or Human Growth and Development 3) I.P.E.T.
Health Science
Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW)
PBM H
Students investigate various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course provides an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lays the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. This course is designed for 9th or 10th grade students.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Human Body Systems (PLTW)
HBS H
Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the roles of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. This course is designed for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: PBM H - Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW)
Biomedical Innovation (PLTW)
BIOINN
Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century. They work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, research institution, or the biomedical industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals. This course is designed for 12th grade students.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
Medical Intervention (PLTW)
MEDINT
Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HBS H - Human Body Systems (PLTW)
Health Science Theory - CNA
HLTHSC
Certified Nurse's Assistant certificate program offered through NCTC. This course is double-blocked in the spring semester. Students must take a test to qualify for the program. You must be 18 years old to test for CNA.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Dual Credit
GRADE: 12
Hospitality and Tourism
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
PRNHOS
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success in that industry.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
Introduction to Culinary Arts
INCULA
Introduction to Culinary Arts will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. Introduction to Culinary Arts will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. This course is offered as a classroom and laboratory-based course.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
Culinary Arts
CULART
Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification, a Texas culinary specialist certification, or any other appropriate industry certification. This course may be offered as a laboratory-based or internship course. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as a career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: INCULA - Introduction to Culinary Arts
Food Science
FOODSC
In Food Science students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Food Science is the study of the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public. This course can count for the fourth year of science on the 4x4 if taken the senior year.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Introduction to Engineering Design
IED H
An introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models. Students will work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture a product and learn how to apply this model to solve problems in and out of the classroom. The Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. An emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas to others. The techniques learned, and the equipment used, is state of the art and is currently used by engineers throughout the United States. Students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products and invent new ones. Using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, students communicate the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas to others. This course is weighted.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: ALG1 - Algebra I or BIO - Biology
Civil Engineering and Architecture
CEA H
The major focus of the Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) course is a long-term project that involves the development of a local property site. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of this property. The course provides freedom to the teacher and students to develop the property as a simulation or to students to model the real-world experiences that civil engineers and architects experience when developing property. Students use Rivet, a state of the art 3-D design software package from Autodesk to design their major course project. Students learn about documenting their project, problem solving, and communicating their solution.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: IED, Geometry and Chemistry Concurrently or completed
Engineering Science
ENGSCI
This course uses project-based, hands-on experiences to teach students the key elements and skills of engineering and technology-based careers. Concepts in this course include communication and documentation, design process, engineering systems, statics and strength of materials, materials and material testing in engineering, engineering for reliability, and kinematics. This course explores technology systems and manufacturing processes; addresses the social and political consequences of technological change. The application of physics, trigonometry, and applied sciences are integrated in the course to solve engineering problems. The Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will be utilized to assist in completion of projects.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Physics and Algebra II concurrently or completed
Aerospace Engineering
AERO H
The major focus of this course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering through the fields of aeronautics, aerospace engineering, and related areas of study. Lessons engage students in engineering design problems related to aerospace information systems, astronautics, rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences, the biology of space science, principles of aeronautics, structures and materials, and systems engineering. Students work in teams utilizing hands-on activities, projects, and problems and are exposed to various situations faced by aerospace engineers. In addition, students use 3D design software to help design solutions to proposed problems. Students design intelligent vehicles to learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Standard
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Physics and Algebra II concurrently or completed