Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Introduction to STEM is designed as a basic overview for careers associated with Science, Technology Engineering and Math. Students who complete this course will gain exposure to areas necessary to design and develop concepts necessary to be successful in today’s technological society. Exciting hands-on learning activities build skills for success through, research, experiments, and challenges that incorporate STEM concepts. Activities will be designed around problem solving with an emphasis on engineering systems that help meet the needs and wants of consumers. This course will meet the Technology Credit for graduation.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Agile Robotics I provides a basic foundation in robotics technology with particular concentration on first generation robotics. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of robotics, the student is exposed to the many facets of robotics including material from computer, electrical, and mechanical disciplines with a focus on engineering processes. Designed to cultivate students’ interest, awareness and application to areas related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install and maintain physical systems. The course features a breadth/depth ratio of 80% lab component and 20% direction instruction component. The laboratory component features basic activities to solidify lecture concepts and team-oriented, hands-on projects to solve basic robotics problems. The STEM system of teaching is employed throughout this course to give the 21st century learner a great experience.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisite: Completion Agile Robotics I

This course continues from Agile Robotics I by delving further into the details of robotics technology. Highlights of AR2 include use of discipline-specific software tools, additional details of robotic systems, application of robot control programming, motion planning, and additional applied electronics skills. The course follows a breadth/depth ratio of 50/50. The laboratory component features various projects to solidify lecture concepts and team-oriented, hands-on projects to solve various robotics problems. This course serves to highlight students’ awareness of technologies necessary to design, develop, install and maintain physical systems at an advance level. Agile Robotics I is a required course before students enroll in Agile Robotics II.

Grade Level(s):   11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to STEM

This course is focused on collaborative problem-solving in conjunction with neighboring school districts and industry partners. Students will be involved in experiences that take them out of the traditional classroom paradigm to allow for project-based learning mimicking a real-world engineering challenge. Course work is student driven and directed by the challenges presented by the industry partners.

Grade Level(s):  9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

This course will cultivate student awareness of fundamental skills and concepts necessary for architectural planning, design and drawing. Students will prepare a full set of residential architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations and pictorial drawings. A portfolio will be developed that will aid the student when pursuing careers in related fields. Architectural parametric software will be the medium for which the student will design their 2D floor plans/3D walk-thru.

Grade Level(s):   10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisite: Completion of Architectural Engineering I

The Architecture and Engineering II course will further investigate how the structure is designed and built beyond the layout of spaces between walls. Students will incorporate green building concepts and sustainable design in architecture. These concepts will be the foundation for students in choosing proper building materials and utility needs. Students will design and fabricate a scale model of their dream home as a culminating project.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

This course will introduce students to Automated Manufacturing Technology and how the countless products of society are produced. The elements and resources of manufacturing systems will be explained with new technology that is being employed to make our product systems more efficient. Students will see how lasers and robotics can improve manufacturing processes and end products. The use of computers in manufacturing (CAM) and design (CAD), automation, and other new developments will be part of the activities involved with this exciting course. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to create a project using the Technology Education Laboratory resources.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  1

Length:   Year

The course will allow students to apply their knowledge of technology, engineering, math, and science to compete with other students throughout the school, region, and state in problem-solving activities. Activities and competitions sponsored by the Technology Student Association (TSA) and Odyssey of the Mind (OM) will be the foundation of the course. This course is designed to cultivate students’ interests in the life and physical sciences along with research and development. Creativity and ingenuity will be emphasized throughout the course. Many of the challenges introduced during the course will allow students to research and develop technology in an independent mode of study.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Production Technology allows students to grow their knowledge of production systems as they relate to manufactured products. Beginning with the study of systems involving the use of inputs and processes, students will change the form of materials using processing and management technologies to produce packaged products. Students taking this course will also have the opportunity to not only design but also create products using various tools within the Technology Education Laboratory. Activities are designed to cultivate student interest and awareness of hand tools and the use of those tools to create products that meet consumer needs and wants. Interactions with other students as part of the production team help foster social and management skills needed in today’s society.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

The Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) course cultivates the application and design of parametric engineering using SolidWorks software and digital content creation tools. Students will use SolidWorks to create working drawings of product designs, 3D modeling, assembly animation, and virtual prototyping. Many college engineering programs require use of this software. This course is an innovative course for students who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in any engineering- based career, 3D design and CADD fields.

Grade Level(s):   11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Pending School Board Approval

Prerequisite: Completion of CADD I

This College in High School (CHS) CADD course advances students' technical literacy by bridging the gap between fundamental 2-D sketching and complex 3-D digital modeling. Students will master professional techniques including orthographic and isometric views, geometric tolerances, and virtual component assembly using linear and rotational constraints. By applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics, students will formulate solutions to complex design problems and communicate results through professional print and electronic formatting. This course is specifically designed to meet workforce demands in architecture and advanced manufacturing, ensuring students are prepared for the rigorous modeling requirements of post-secondary engineering programs. Upon completion of this course students will have the opportunity to earn up to 3 college credits through a partnership with Robert Morris University.

Grade Level(s):   11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Pending School Board Approval

Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to STEM

Recommended for students who have completed Agile Robotics I or CADD I 

This College in High School (CHS) course explores the cutting-edge intersection of rapid prototyping and forensic engineering, providing students with hands-on experience in product development and manufacturing. Participants will master reverse engineering methodologies to analyze product competitiveness and ethical forensic applications in today’s global marketplace. Students will create two open-ended project, Product Development and Reverse Engineering of a Product. By the end of the term, students will demonstrate technical competency in managing these transformative technologies within a real-world professional context. Upon completion of this course students will have the opportunity to earn up to 3 college credits through a partnership with Robert Morris University.

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