Engineering & Technology Pathway

Number of credits: 1.0

Principles of Engineering is a survey course that exposes students to the various engineering-related career choices available. The content includes studying the process of engineering and engineering systems. Major topics discussed in the course include careers in engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), production/manufacturing processes, quality control, coding/circuits using arduinos, creating static structures, and simple machines. Course content is taught largely through hands-on, project-based activities.

Course Note: This course satisfies either the Career Technical Education (1 of 1.5 credit) graduation requirement or Career Technical Education - Computer Tech (.5) graduation requirement.

Number of credits: 1.0

The Engineering Drawing - CAD course will provide a solid foundation in the use of industry-standard computer-aided design software. Topics covered in the course include an introduction to technical drawings, 2D CAD, 3D modeling, and engineering design. Course content is taught largely through project-based activities that allow you to fabricate your designs using CNC machines and 3D printers. Students also have the option to receive an industry-recognized credential when earning  a passing grade on the Certiport Autodesk exam.

Course Note: This course satisfies either the Career Technical Education (1 of 1.5 credit) graduation requirement or Career Technical Education - Computer Technology (.5 of .5) graduation requirement. Registering for the Certiport exam has an associated fee that must be paid by interested students.

Number of credits: 1.0

Robotics Engineering provides an introduction to some of the major engineering disciplines with an emphasis on the engineering/design process. Topics covered in the course include an introduction to engineering fields, mechanisms and structures, energy and circuits, and programming. Course content is taught largely through hands-on, project-based activities. Major projects for the course include building simple machines, designing/constructing a robot, breadboarding, soldering circuits, and robotic programming challenges.

Course Note: This course satisfies either the Career Technical Education (1 of 1.5 credit) graduation requirement or Career Technical Education - Computer Technology (.5 of .5) graduation requirement. 

Number of credits: 1.0

The Engineering Design & Development (year-long) course is a capstone experience for students completing the engineering pathway. In this course students will thoroughly research and attempt to solve authentic real-world problems through using a structured engineering design process. Applying various technologies and tools students will develop solutions for stated problems through the integration of science, mathematics, and engineering skills and concepts learned in other courses.

Course Note: This course satisfies either the Career Technical Education (.5 of 1.5 credit) graduation requirement or Career Technical Education - Computer Technology (.5 of .5) graduation requirement.