ENGINEERING II

Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 

Prerequisite(s): Engineering I + Successful completion of at least Physics and Algebra 1; each with a grade of B or higher

Engineers use imagination, judgment, and reasoning to apply science, technology and mathematics to practical experiences. In this course students will actively participate in a series of practical, hands-on problem-solving activities, both independently and collaboratively, to develop physical solutions to engineering-related problems. Through project-based activities, students will invent, innovate and 3D print to explore new ideas in an engineering context. Multiple engineering fields will be introduced and explored in this course.

ENGINEERING III HONORS

Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 11, 12 

Prerequisite(s): Engineering II 

This exciting program is taught collaboratively by a team of teaching specialists from the areas of science, mathematics, engineering and technology education. This course will challenge students to be creative, analytical thinkers. They will be asked to solve real-world problems using the design process. In the state-of-the-art technology room, students will utilize the latest industry-standard equipment including a 3-D printer and software such Inventor to create computer-aided designs and to realize manufactured products. As part of this class’ requirements, students will compete in engineering challenges with other schools throughout the school year. As part of this class, the students will develop and maintain a portfolio throughout the course, which may be used for college application/entrance. The course is highly recommended for students who are considering post-secondary study in the field of engineering. Units of study will include: reverse engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, biomedical engineering, green and renewable engineering.

TECHNICAL DRAWING

Semester | 2.5 credits | Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Are you interested in architecture, engineering, drafting or building trades? Composing drawings that visually communicate how something functions or how it is to be constructed is the focus of this course. Students are introduced to basic technical drawing skills and terminology. Specific skills introduced in this course include sketching, geometric construction, auxiliary, drawing, computing dimensions and lettering. The course stresses skill development and the proper use of drafting tools to create single and multi-view drawings. The course serves as good preparation for subsequent courses in this program.

Dual Enrollment Opportunity: For this course, students have the option to register for the Bergen Community College dual enrollment program.  The tuition is approximately $200.00 for three college credits through Bergen Community College for those students who successfully complete the semester course.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 

Prerequisite(s): Technical Drawing

Architectural Design is a hands-on class that introduces students to the history and practice of architecture. Emphasis is placed on housing designs, which include floor plans, roof designs, elevations (interior and exterior) and foundations. Utilizing Auto CAD, and other software applications, students will learn how to create multi-view drawing, complete computerized foundation plans, floor plans and elevations. They will explore various building materials and how they affect designs and construction.  For their final project, students will develop a 3-D model of their design.

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) HONORS

Semester | 2.5 credits | Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite(s): None                                                                                          

This course emphasizes the use of computer-aided drafting using Auto CAD software.  Topics include drawing set- up, line drawing, editing, layer creation, display features and dimensioning.

Dual Enrollment Opportunity: For this course, students have the option to register for the Bergen Community College dual enrollment program. The tuition is approximately $200.00 for three college credits through Bergen Community College for those students who successfully complete the semester course.

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY I

Semester | 2.5 credits | Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite(s): None 

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of electronics in the 21st century. In our ever-changing technological society, the major force of change is in the electronics field. Throughout this course, students are involved with numerous problem-solving activities. This includes, but is not limited to, designing projects that utilize electronic components such as sensors along with basic programming to perform robotic tasks.

ELECTRONICS & ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY II

Semester | 2.5 credits | Grade Level: 9,10, 11, 12

Prerequisite(s): Electronics & Robotics Technology I 

In this course, students will build projects with different types of sensors and additional sensors as well as more complex code. Some examples include linking SD cards, wifi, speakers, etc.. Projects will be more dynamic as their functionality will increase and improve as well. Student projects will utilize the same code language as learned in Robotics 1 in an effort to build complexity in code rather than learning a new programming language. Students may take part in open source code projects available through various educational forums as well. 

INTRODUCTION TO WOODS

Semester | 2.5 credits | Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite(s): None 

This course is designed for students with an interest or talent in the area of woodworking. Student projects include cutting/serving boards, picture frames, and custom-made jewelry/storage boxes. The course encompasses the basic knowledge of woodworking along with concepts related to both hand tools and machine work. Comprehension and application of basic design techniques, joint construction, and finishing techniques are stressed.

WOODS

Full Year | 5 credits | Grade Level: 11, 12 

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Woods

This full year course provides students who have completed Intro to Woods with the opportunity to further develop their interests and talents in the area of woods technology. Students will learn new joinery techniques to build furniture pieces, followed by individually designed projects. Instruction stresses comprehension, application and evaluation of woodworking materials, techniques, and tools that build upon knowledge of hand tools and woodworking machines.