Engineering and Manufacturing Academy

College Prep 

Course list D

Engineering courses may be used as a 3rd year science for the a-g requirements 

10 credits

Adopted from Project Lead The Way (PLTW). Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

College Prep 

Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering Design

Course list D

Engineering courses may be used as a 3rd year science for the a-g requirements 

10 credits

Engineering Design is a full year-long course that continues lessons and engineering concepts from Intro to Engineering Design, and continues to develop applied problem-solving skills. Students explore many divergent disciplines of engineering: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Land Planning, Surveying, 3D prototyping, Transportation, Aviation, Aerospace, Electrical and Energy.  Individualized activity to align with student interest and development is expressed through the use of computer aided drafting, a core skill that is further enhanced in the course by student prepared presentations of their solutions and final designs for engineering problems. Students will apply CAD software to common engineering disciplines, such as OMAX, AutoCAD, MasterCAM, AutoDesk, and Solidworks, and build dynamic skill-sets with the CAD and CAM software.  Hands-on activities such as model building and structural testing supplement instruction to further engage students and embed the concepts of physics through review and application, along with basic algebra and geometry concepts, for real-world problem solving using numbers, drawings, and designs.  Students are actively involved with business partners on cooperative community classroom embedded assignments and do creative problem solving with business groups on prototypes for manufacturing. 

College Prep 

Prerequisite:  Engineering Design

Course list D

Engineering courses may be used as a 3rd year science for the a-g requirements 

10 credits

The major skills and concepts learned in the first 2 courses for Engineering Career Pathway converge in the Advanced Engineering and Design Class.  In this capstone course students will work as part of a team in order to develop a solution to a technical problem cooperatively with a business and industry partner.  Students identify an issue, problem, or need and, using the engineering design process, research, design, build, test, and present their solution to a panel of peers, faculty, and engineers. Students do extensive technical reading, writing, research and presentation as part of the design process.

College Prep 

Course list G

10 credits

Introduction to Manufacturing is an opportunity to learn about the history of manufacturing, to develop an understanding of today's processes and think about what manufacturing may be like in the future.  The course is designed as an entry level course and will be part of the Manufacturing and Product Development Industry Sector and the Machining and Forming Technologies or the Welding and Materials Joining pathways.  Students will have the opportunity to develop understanding and skills through a hands on experience with a variety of industry related tools.  Students will design, create, present, and evaluate their own work and the work of their classmates.  Students will examine a variety of topics ranging from joining and fastening materials through welding, use of polymers, and other bonding agents.  They will learn how and where it is appropriate to use each of these joining and fastening techniques.  The course is designed as a project based course with key course competencies throughout each unit of study.

College Prep 

Course list G

Prerequisite: Intro to Manufacturing Design

10 credits

Manufacturing Design provides intermediate-level training in Manufacturing occupations. Building on previous skills acquired in Intro Manufacturing Design, students will gain the skills to earn industry credentials from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) on the vertical milling machine, engine lathe, and surface grinder.  They will also receive an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) via Solid-works and Computer Aided Machining (CAM). Employment possibilities include welder, fabricator, machine operator and beginning machinist. Instruction covers the following areas: safety in the workplace, precision measurement, vertical MIG, Arc, Oxy-Act, and Flux-cored, and TIG welding, Oxy-Fuel cutting, layout and design, grinding/finishing, tool making and sharpening, sawing/cutting, threading, drill presses, press brake, sheet metal, forge, fabrication, lathe, vertical mill, and Computer Numeric Controlled machining. Print reading, technical math instruction and an introduction to Computer Assisted Design/Computer Assisted Machine systems are also included. Students use equipment such as measuring and layout tools, welding and metal working machines, drill presses, saws, lathes, vertical mills and computer numerical controlled machines. 

College Prep 

Course list G

Prerequisite: Manufacturing Design

10 credits

This course provides students with an understanding of manufacturing processes and systems common to careers in welding and related industries.  This instructional program prepares individuals to use both Gas Welding (OAW) and any combination of arc welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW) to weld, repair, lay out materials, and build projects as specified by diagrams, blueprints, or written specifications.  It will prepare students to fabricate and assemble a variety of products, and includes instruction in layout; the sequence of design; the construction of templates and fixtures; and the positioning, aligning, fitting, and welding of parts and projects.