Engineering Pathway

Engineering Principles 1 & 2 703321 / 703331 

This course may also be taken to fulfill a third science credit requirement. Engineering Principles is a project and experience-based course designed to introduce students to the various fields of engineering. Students will gain an understanding of what engineers do and how their courses in high school are important preparation for entering the field of engineering. Students will be introduced to the engineering design cycle, as well as each of the seven fields of engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Materials, and Mechanical). Within each field of study students will explore career opportunities, how the field of engineering affects and benefits daily life and complete projects/activities that will solidify the students understanding of the field, as well as the underlying math and science involved. Emphasis is placed on the need for engineers to have good written and oral communication skills. Fee: $15.

Engineering Design Capstone 703320

Prerequisites: Engineering Principles 1 & 2. Engineering Design Capstone is an extensive project-based course intended to build on students’ understanding of engineering and to give them greater experience with open-ended engineering design. Students, working in teams, will complete at least one design projects over the course of the class, for an outside industry partner or client. Each project will include a portfolio addressing project justification, research, design requirements, design concept generation, STEM principles fundamental to the project, prototype construction and testing, data collection and analysis, external expert review and recommendations for further work, Students who successfully complete this course will gain valuable engineering design skills that will prepare them for more advanced study of engineering. Fee: $25.

Architectural Design 1 & 2 

Architectural Design 1 taught 1st semester, Architectural Design 2 taught 2nd semester = Year long class. If architecture, building construction, interior design, or civil engineering is your interest then this is the class for you. In this class you will learn the process of residential and commercial building design. Students will learn design and construction practices common to architecture. Students will gain knowledge in uniform building codes, blueprint reading, and architectural history. A focus will be placed on sketching, 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawing. Students will design using Sketchup and AutoCAD, which are two of the most commonly used design software packages used in the industry. Fee: $10.

Engineering Design 1 & 2

This exploratory class will introduce students to the process of engineering design. Students will focus on the language of engineering, which includes sketching, technical drawing, orthographic projection, geometry, dimensioning standards and drawing presentations used by industry. Students will be instructed on 2D and 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design). Students will practice design hands-on projects using Sketchup, Fusion 360 and Inventor Pro, and learn how to be nimble and able to use any 3D modeling software used in industry today. Projects will be output to modern manufacturing tools such as: laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers. Fee: $10.

Robotics 1 

Robotics & Automation is a lab-based, hands-on curriculum combining electrical, mechanical and engineering principles. Students will learn to design, build, program, and control robotic devices by applying science, technology, engineering and math concepts. A rigorous study and application of electrical concepts will include: sources of energy, electrical safety, use and identification of basic electronic components, sensors and actuators. Engineering concepts will include: mechanical design, prototype development, design testing, programming, and proper engineer documentation. Industrial automation, robotic applications and career opportunities will also be discussed. Fee: $15.