Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Students who complete the Engineering courses at Northview High School will have a huge advantage over their peers in College who have not taken Engineering Courses at the Secondary Level. They will have exposure to topics and concepts which 99% will not learn in High School. Students will also have the unique opportunity to earn credentials and may have travel experiences to National STEM competitions. Through out the courses provided students will be introduced to the engineering design process, and have the opportunity to solve real world problems through topics covered within each of these courses. During the junior and senior program students will be heavily exposes the Aerospace Engineering field where they will learn about the evolution of flight, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics. They will apply principles of aerospace design to rocketry and complete research relating and spacecraft.

Scroll through this page to learn about the program, see examples of student work, and read details of courses, industry credentials, work-based learning opportunities, and competition.

Program Teacher Ryan Reed | rreed@sylvaniaschools.org | (419) 824-8570, ext. 5150

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Intro Courses

Engineering Design 9-12

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. Semester 1/2 Credit

Engineering Applications 9-12

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: mechanical engineering, and structural engineering through design and prototyping of projects completed in class.

Semester 1/2 Credit

Introduction to Alternative Energy 9-12

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

Computer Aided Design 9-12

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.

Semester 1/2 Credit

3D Modelling & Prototyping 9-12

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 state of the art 3D printers 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.

Year 1 Credit

Semester 1/2 Credit

PROGRAM COURSES

11th Grade

Level I: Honors Aerospace Engineering

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.

Level I:

Honors Manufacturing Operations

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.

12th Grade

Level II: Honors Robotics

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.

Level II: Honors DC Electronics

Students will learn the fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on DC (direct 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.

Engineering Applications 2 9-12

Not Offered in 2025-2026

Engineering Applications 2 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, alternative energy engineering, and structural engineering through design and prototyping of projects completed in class.

Semester 1/2 Credit

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

National Association of Rocketry Certification

To earn this certification students must

Pass a National Exam

Successfully Build and Fly a High Powered Rocket

COLLEGE CREDIT (6hrs)

Manufacturing Operations

Credit is granted through the CTAG system. Successful completion of the course and its associated WebXam provides credit for the course at Ohio colleges and universities.

DC Electronics

Credit is granted through the CTAG system. Successful completion of the course and its associated WebXam provides credit for the course at Ohio colleges and universities.

WORK BASED LEARNING / INTERNSHIPS

Students will have the opportunity to work with a local Engineer in the field during the second semester of their senior year. This is an amazing opportunity for students to learn about the career they are interested in, and more importantly it will solidify the pathway they plan to pursue in college.