ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR DESIGN PRODUCTION 

Advanced Technology for Design and Production will engage learners in the use of modern technologies in the design and improvement of products.  Learners will use 3D CAD software in the creation and analysis process.  Learners will document designs using standards set by industry for design documentation.  Learners will design and troubleshoot data acquisition, programmable logic control, process monitoring, automation and robotic systems.  Learners will incorporate sensing and vision systems, utilizing cameras and sensors to control automated systems.

SYSTEMS OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Systems of Advanced Technology will engage learners in the application of the technologies that are found in modern clean, production environments.  Learners study effective and energy efficient control of pumping, conveyors, piping, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.  Learners apply total quality management to production design to assure quality.  Learners also focus on properties of material and material testing, creating documentation to support designs, examining properties and justifying material selections based on properties. 

MECHANTRONIC SYSTEMS FOR ADVANCED PRODUCTION

Students will design cost-effective work cells incorporating automation and robotics to improve quality of final products. The advanced production in this course depends on the use and coordination of information, automation, network systems, vision and sensing systems. Students will design and create mechatronic systems and automated tooling to accomplish these advanced tasks. Students produce authentic documentation about their cyber-mechanical systems and the integration with data to control and monitor processes. 

ENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECT

Project-based instruction and additional industry certifications will be utilized to reinforce skills obtained within any Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education (STEM) state program area.  Students will make final preparations for industry certifications as they master competencies; select from various project options to finalize portfolios that highlight skills and certifications; and may undertake special projects, cross-train or participate in work-based experiences to enhance skills in accordance with industry demands