Civil Engineering

Principles Course:

Introduction to Engineering Design

Grades 9-11

4802

Introduction to Engineering Design is a fundamental pre-engineering course where students become familiar with the engineering design process. Students work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using industry standard sketches and current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. Students apply their knowledge through hands-on projects and document their work with the use of an engineering notebook. Students begin with completing structured activities and move to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented. 

Concentrator A:

Principles of Engineering

Grades 10, 11

5644

Principles of Engineering focuses on applying engineering, technological, scientific and mathematical principles in the design, production, and operation of products, structures, and systems. This is a hands-on course to provide students interested in engineering careers experiences related to fields such as civil, mechanical and materials engineering. Students will engage in research, development, planning, design, production and project management to simulate an engineering career. Ethics and the impacts of engineering decisions are also addressed. Class activities are organized to allow students to work in teams and use modern technological processes, computers, CAD software and production systems in developing and presenting solutions to engineering problems. 

Concentrator B:

Civil Engineering Architecture

Grades 11, 12

5650

Civil Engineering and Architecture introduces students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs should allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water resource, and environmental issues. Activities should include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design. 

Capstone:

Engineering Design and Development

Grade 12

5698

Engineering Design and Development is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design, test, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide the team to reach a solution to the problem. The team and/or individual(s)communicates their solution to a panel of stakeholders at the conclusion of the course. As the capstone course in the Engineering Pathway, EDD engages students in critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork skills. 

IMPORTANT!!!

The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

If a student completes all four courses and earns the required dual credit, they should be eligible for a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech in that pathway. 

THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE COMPLETED!

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