Course Offerings
In the Technology & Engineering Department, we provide our students with the skills & guide students into programs of study that we lead to a lifetime career. Students can do this through our Technology program or our Engineering program. Our Technology program is modeled after the substrates to technology: Communications & Information Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Construction Systems, Transportation Systems, and Power & Energy Systems. Our Engineering program is developed through Project Lead the Way. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a national curriculum that models after college engineering programs.
Students that have an idea of what field of study or career they want to pursue should look at the suggested Courses of Study. A course of study act as a suggestion of what classes to take and when. You can look at the newest suggested course of study.
Current Course Offerings
*Denotes weighted courses
7000 *Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
In
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) students are introduced to the
engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering
standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real world
problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to
develop and document design solutions using PLTW Engineering Notebooks
and 3D modeling software.
7010 *Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering & Design or rising Junior & Seniors will have IED waived
In
Principles of Engineering (POE), students explore a broad range of
engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and
materials, and automation through problems
that engage and challenge. Students develop skills in problem solving,
research, and design while learning strategies for design process
documentation, collaboration, and presentation.
7020 *Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW)
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
In Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA), students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply
math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both
residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D
architectural design software.
7021 *Digital Electronics (PLTW)
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
From
smartphones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. Digital
Electronics (DE) course provides a foundation for students who are
interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design.
Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic
and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including
logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.
7022 *Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
Manufactured
items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been
introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing.
This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding
manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students
about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and
automation. Students can earn a virtual manufacturing badge recognized
by the National Manufacturing Badge system.
7030 *Engineering Design & Development (PLTW)
Prerequisite: Civil Engineering and Architecture, Digital Electronics OR Computer Integrated Manufacturing; AND Application
In Engineering Design and
Development (EDD), students identify a real-world challenge and then
research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their
unique solutions to a panel of engineers. Students need to complete an application to enroll in this class.
7005 Foundations of Technology
Foundations of Technology prepares
students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes
that are the cornerstone for the high school technology program. Group
and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing
innovations, and engineering practical solutions. Technology content,
resources, and laboratory/classroom activities apply student
applications of science, mathematics, and other school subjects in
authentic situations.
7015 Technical Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD)
Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology, Introduction to Engineering & Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
This
course is intended to promote the competencies, skills and
sensibilities needed for the successful development and realization of
contemporary products. A
design/problem-solving model will include elements of design and
appearance, ergonomics, idea modeling, anthropometrics, form, function
and visualization. These elements will be coupled with basic engineering
drawing skills, including freehand drawing, orthographic projection and
basic descriptive geometry, axonometric drawings and developments.
Emphasis will be placed on documentation of design work using manual
drafting, CAD and freehand sketching.
7025 Architectural Drafting & Design
Prerequisite:
Technical Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD), Introduction to
Engineering & Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
Experience
is provided in basic residential and commercial design. The fundamental
sequences in designing and drawing are stressed as the student
completes all architectural drawings necessary for the construction of a
residence. Elements of the course include architectural styles, area planning, structural detailing, pictorial rendering, building specifications, and cost analysis.
7016 Circuit Analysis
Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology, Introduction to Engineering & Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
An
introduction to DC and AC circuit theory and analysis. The theory
includes electrical measurement systems, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws,
circuit theorems and component characteristics. Laboratory work provides
experiences with electrical components, schematics, electrical tools, and basic electrical and electronic instrumentation.
7026 Electricity & Control
Prerequisite: Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Engineering & Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
Students
will be presented with an overview of energy systems as they relate to
technology and how signals are controlled for various technological
processes. States, forms and
sources of energy will be examined as well as the control, transmission,
conversion and storage of energy forms. Students will be involved with a
variety of laboratory activities to design, build, test, and evaluate
energy and control systems.
7017 Materials & Production
Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology, Introduction to Engineering & Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
This
laboratory-based course is an introduction to materials properties and
product design. Students develop a knowledge of selection, properties,
use and impacts of materials choices, and processing methods. The
process of research, design, creation, use and assessment of
products will be used. This class will be done in a materials
production laboratory using current equipment and processes. Students
are financially responsible for cost of materials.
7027 Manufacturing Enterprise
Prerequisite:
Materials & Production or Introduction or Introduction to
Engineering & Design (PLTW), Introduction to Engineering &
Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
The
class begins with an introduction to manufacturing technology,
technical systems, and the historical evolution of manufacturing.
Students will examine the organization and management of manufacturing
endeavors. The class culminates in the design and production of a product
in a manufacturing enterprise situation which closely parallels the
functions of a manufacturing corporation. This will be done in a
production laboratory using current equipment and processes. Students
are financially responsible for start-up costs of product.
7018 Energy, Power & Transportation
Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology, Introduction to Engineering & Design (PLTW), or Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
This
course focuses on developing a basic understanding of the behavior of
land, water, air and space transportation systems. Students engage in problem-solving activities
to design, produce, test, and analyze transportation systems while
studying the technical subsystems of propulsion, structure, suspension,
guidance, control and support.
7028 Transportation Research & Development
Prerequisite: Energy, Power & Transportation or Introduction to Engineering & Design (PLTW)
This
course provides individual and/or small groups of students within a
laboratory class the opportunity to conduct a focused investigation of a
transportation system or
subsystem. The scope of the research and development problem could
relate to local, national or international topics. The time frame of the
research could be historical, contemporary or futuristic. Each student
and/or group is required to design, build, operate and analyze some type
of technological model, prototype or simulation that demonstrates with
precision the essence of the research problem. Portfolio documentation
of the progress of the research and development problem is required.
7050 Foundations of Graphic Communications
This
course is an introduction to concepts of Graphic Communications from
creation of ideas to the development of graphics products such as screen
printed t-shirts and video game
case covers. Students will apply fundamental skills in the areas of
technical illustration, computer illustration, desktop publishing, &
screen-printing.