Engineering Courses

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & DRAFTING

1 credit

This is a course is designed to provide an introduction to careers in the engineering field. The emphasis of this course is to provide students with exposure to a variety of career choices such as engineering, design, computerized 3D modeling, 3D printing, and the design process. Students design and develop many different hands on projects. (This course satisfies the .5 credit Computer Literacy graduation requirement. College credit may be available for this course. For more information, contact the CTE Office.)

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING

1 credit

This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. (This course satisfies the .5 credit Computer Literacy graduation requirement. College credit may be available for this course. For more information, contact the CTE Office.)

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

1 credit

This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices. (This course satisfies the .5 credit Computer Literacy graduation requirement. College credit may be available for this course. For more information, contact the CTE Office.)

CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE–

1 credit

This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the roles of civil engineers and architects, project planning, site planning, building design, and project documentation and presentation. (This course satisfies the .5 credit Computer Literacy graduation requirement.)

BIOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

1 credit

This Project Lead the Way course is intended for students interested in using engineering concepts to design materials and processes that improve biological systems. Topics include: genetic engineering and modification, DNA sequencing, bioethics, forensics, agricultural engineering, biomedical implants and devices and bio-fuels. (This course satisfies the .5 credit Computer Literacy graduation requirement.)