STEM

Do You . . .plan on going to college; like math and science; enjoy planning projects; enjoy designing and then creating your design; like problem solving; want to become an engineer or architect; want to earn college credit in high school?

If you have answered “yes” to more than half of these questions, this department may have courses for you! For greater understanding of your interests, see your guidance counselor to review your interest inventory results.

FAB LAB 1: DIGITAL MANUFACTURING 

Course: 124700  Credit: 0.5 Length: Semester 1 Year Taken: 9-12

Prerequisite: None Fee: None Note: Safety glasses Required.

This course is intended for students who are interested in developing knowledge and skills in digital fabrication, technology integration and “making”.  The intent of this course is to provide students a hands-on, project-based learning experience that gives them several opportunities to make projects that incorporate various pieces of technology while introducing the world of Engineering and Design.  Students will use several software platforms including: 2D and 3D CAD (computer aided design) and CAM (computer aided manufacturing).  Students will also have experience with 3D printers, laser engravers, graphic design technology, and CNC (computer numeric control) machining equipment

FAB LAB 2: AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS

Course: 224701 Credit: 0.5 Length: Semester 2 Year Taken: 9-12

Prerequisite: None Fee: None Note: Safety glasses Required.

This course is intended as a continuation of Fab Lab 1 and the introduction to Engineering and Design.  This class will have an emphasis on robotics, automation and introductory programming and their role in modern manufacturing. Technology integration will be a main focus of the class as students will have experiences with tabletop robotic arms, automated manufacturing lines, and CNC (computer numeric control) machining equipment.

INTRODUCTION TO CAD/CAM

Course  124151/224151     Credit: .50 Length: Semester 1 or 2 Year Taken: 10-12

Prerequisite: None Fee: None      Note: Safety Glasses Required

Content:  This course is intended for students who are interested in developing knowledge and skills in computer aided design. During this class, students will engage in several opportunities in computer integrated manufacturing. Students will utilize several software platforms including AutoCAD (2D CAD), Autodesk Inventor (3D solid modeling), Vectric Aspire (computer aided manufacturing software) as well as several CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machines to generate solutions, develop working drawings, create visual models, and construct prototypes for proposed mechanical design problems.

INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS

Course  124704/224704     Credit: .50 Length: Semester 1 or 2 Year Taken: 10-12

Prerequisite: None, however, Fab Lab 1 & 2 are recommended Fee: None      Note: Safety Glasses Required

Content:  This course will introduce the basic understanding of a robot system.  Topics studied include robot safety, controls and basic programming.  Students will learn robot program development. 

NTC Dual Credit-Robotic Applications 1:Fundamentals of Robotic Control #10620154 (1 Credit)