Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other STEM courses.

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Principles of Engineering and Technology is a foundational course in the STEM cluster for students interested in learning more about careers in engineering and technology. This course covers basic skills required for engineering and technology fields of study.

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students are able to identify and explain the steps in the engineering design process. They can evaluate an existing engineering design, use fundamental sketching and engineering drawing techniques, complete simple design projects using the engineering design process, and effectively communicate design solutions to others.

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organization:

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering and Technology (Level 1) and Algebra I

Recommended Grade Level: 10

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Advanced Manufacturing or STEM courses.

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Digital Electronics is intended to provide students with an introduction to the basic components of digital electronic systems and equip them with the ability to use these components to design more complex digital systems.

Course Content: Proficient students will be able to (1) describe basic functions of digital components (including gates, flip flops, counters, and other devices upon which larger systems are designed), (2) use these devices as building blocks to design larger, more complex circuits, (3) implement these circuits using programmable devices, and (4) effectively communicate designs and systems. Students develop additional skill in technical documentation when operating and troubleshooting circuits. Upon completion of the Digital Electronics course, proficient students will be able to design a complex digital system and communicate their designs through a variety of media.

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organization:

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering and Technology (Level 1), Digital Electronics (Level 2), Algebra I, Geometry, and Chemistry or Physics

Recommended Grade Level: 11

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Advanced Manufacturing or STEM courses.

Credit: 1

EPSO: Yes, if the student passes the FANUC Robotics industry certification exam.

Course Description: Robotics & Automated Systems is an applied course for students who wish to explore how robots and automated systems are used in industry.

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have an understanding of the historical and current uses of robots and automated systems; programmable circuits, interfacing both inputs and outputs; ethical standards for engineering and technology professions; and testing and maintenance of robots and automated systems.

Scope & Sequence: The FANUC curriculum for the Robotics and Automated Systems course is proprietary and can not be published. Parents may contact the teacher (Joe Carter at carterj@wcde.org) to set up an appointment to review the scope and sequence for this course.

TN State Standards

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organization:

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)