Engineering Department

Semester Credit: .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $10 

This class counts toward the Technology Seal

This course is designed to be a prerequisite to Computer Aided Design and an introduction to technical sketching and drawing. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of mechanical, pictorial, and architectural drawing. Students will be expected to sketch and draw every day. Additional topics include geometric design, multi-views, section views, and auxiliary views. Students will complete a hands-on, problem solving activity by the end of the course. Students completing two ½ credits or 1 full credit in this pathway will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

Semester Credit: .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $20 

This class counts toward the Technology Seal

Engineering Applications is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering and/or design. Students involved should have an interest in math and sciences. Students will interact with each other and will be challenged to break through normal thinking skills with project-based learning. Students will also explore the following areas: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and structural engineering through design and prototyping of projects completed in class. Students completing two ½ credits or 1 full credit in this pathway will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

Semester Credit: .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $20 

This class counts toward the Technology Seal

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering. One major objective of this course is for students to learn about and explore innovative ways to power our society. As our world changes, the need for individuals who are trained in this growing field are in high demand. “Green” concepts, energy trends, and potential ways to cut energy costs will be discussed. Particular areas of interest will include solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. Basic electrical concepts will be introduced with lab activities. Students will also learn about fossil fuels, nuclear energy, biofuels, fuel cells, and biomass-energy. Students completing two ½ credits or 1 full credit in this pathway will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

Semester Credit: .5 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee:  Not to exceed $20  

This class counts toward the Technology Seal

This course is an introduction to the field of two dimensional Computer Aided Design and is recommended as the second or third course in the Engineering Pathway. This course will introduce the first software package from the CAD ACADEMY curriculum as well as a wide variety of technologies relating to engineering, product design, and development. Classroom activities will be focused around geometric design as students learn how to operate basic functions of the software. This course will also require students to complete problem solving projects relating to course material. Students enrolled should have an interest in math and sciences. Students completing two ½ credits or 1 full credit in this pathway will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation.

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 9-12        Est Fee: Not to exceed $20  

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

This course will give student an in depth view of Computer Aided Design and is recommended as the second or third course in the Engineering Pathway. This course will introduce the 3D Solidworks software package and students will learn how to use a 3D printer to create solid models. Three dimensional scanning technology will also be incorporated into the classroom which will be utilized to digitize real objects. This course will also require students to complete problem solving projects relating to course material. Students enrolled should have an interest in math and sciences. Students completing two ½ credits or 1 full credit in this pathway will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 9-12        

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

This course studies the robot in various configurations through the use of hands on labs, lecture and assessment. Students will construct mid-scale stationary and mobile robots in order to complete assigned tasks.

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 9-10        Est Fee: Not to exceed $30  

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

This stand-alone course in the Engineering Technology pathway introduces students to all aspects of designing, building, and testing projects using wood and metal. Students will be able to to perform routine calculation, interpret/ create basic drawings, perform accurate measurements and perform simple machining processes. Students will demonstrate the fundamental principles and practices of cutting, drilling, and grinding using modern machine tools, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. Projects will include simple and functional tools and items including, but not limited to tool totes, push sticks, crates, jewelry boxes, and step stools. This course prepares students for more advanced work in engineering, manufacturing, and construction.

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 11        

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

This course will introduce students to the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics. Students will learn and apply principles of aerospace design and construction to aircraft, rockets and spacecraft. In this course, engineering standards will be reinforced along with employability skills. Unique problem solving projects such as those sponsored by NASA will be used as a tool to instruct classroom activities. Students may also have the opportunity to tour local colleges and companies. Students completing two ½ credits or 1 full credit in this pathway will fulfill the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. 8477 Honors Aerospace Engineering Students interested in the Honors Aerospace option will be required to attempt a Level 1 Rocketry Certification and participate in the Team America Rocketry Challenge. Classroom activities will involve a more rigorous academic structure and projects completed will require significant attention.

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 11        Est Fee: $57 

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

Students enrolled in the Engineering Tech Prep I: Aerospace Engineering program may take this course for honors credit.  Students will be required to attempt a Level I Rocketry Certification and participate in the Team America Rocketry Challenge.  Classroom activities will involve a more rigorous academic structure and projects completed will require significant attention.

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 11        

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

Students will learn about different processes found on a production line in a manufacturing setting and learn how these technologies overlap to create automated systems to mass produce products found in local manufacturing facilities. Using self-paced hands-on trainers, students will learn about Basic Electrical Concepts, Computer Aided Design, Robotics, Quality Control, Pneumatic Systems, Injection Molding Systems and Mechanical Systems. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through Powerpoint presentations

Year Credit: 2 Grade Level: 12        

This class fulfills the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Students will learn the fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on DC (direct current) circuits and an introduction to AC (alternating current) circuits. They will use concepts of Ohm’s Law, the Power Formula, and Kirchoff’s Laws with series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit applications. The relationship between electricity and magnetism and motor theory will also be introduced. The students will use and maintain digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Year Credit: 2 Grade Level: 12        

This class fulfills the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary to program and operate robots, using the teach pendant as the main interface point. The students will learn robotic operations and system configurations. Students will code, compile, and debug programs using the robotic programming language.

Year Credit: 2 Grade Level: 12        

This class fulfills the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Students participating in Honors Engineering during the senior year will be expected to work as a highly functional engineering team during and after school to accomplish a task proposed by the team, and approved by professional governing organization (NASA, Tripoli, NAR) and the instructor. Students on this team will be expected to dedicate a specific amount of time outside of the classroom based on the chosen task.

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 11        

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

Students will learn about different processes found on a production line in a manufacturing setting and learn how these technologies overlap to create automated systems to mass produce products found in local manufacturing facilities. Using self-paced hands-on trainers, students will learn about Basic Electrical Concepts, Computer Aided Design, Robotics, Quality Control, Pneumatic Systems, Injection Molding Systems and Mechanical Systems. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through Powerpoint presentations

Year Credit: 1 Grade Level: 11        

This class fulfills the Technology Seal

Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary to safely fabricate parts by cutting, drilling, bending, shaping, forming, edging and assembling stock to drawing dimensions. Students will identify weld types, fasteners and adhesives to join materials.

Year Credit: 2 Grade Level: 12        

This class fulfills the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Students will apply the knowledge and skills necessary for installing, maintaining and safely troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems. Students demonstrate knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems. They will demonstrate the ability to solve practical maintenance problems, read and interpret drawings and maintenance manuals and understand manufacturing process quality practices.

Year Credit: 2 Grade Level: 12        

This class fulfills the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal