Science Courses
2021-2022 Course Catalog
Engineering Courses
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: YEAR AL1 & BL1
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: Concurrent math class
Through both individual and collaborative team activities, projects, and problems, students will solve problems as they practice common engineering design and development protocols such as project management and peer review. Students will develop skill in technical representation and documentation of design solutions according to accepted technical standards, and they will use current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. In addition the development of computational methods that are commonly used in engineering problem solving, including statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, are emphasized. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented.
Principles of Engineering (POE)
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: YEAR AL2 & BL2
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: IED, concurrent math class
This is a foundation course of the high school engineering pathway. This survey course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
Specialty Engineering Courses
Aerospace Engineering (AE)
Grade Level: 11-12
Length: YEAR AL3 & BL3
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: IED, POE, concurrent math course
The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts to life by designing and testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industry-standard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to execute a mission using an autonomous robot.
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA))
Grade Level: 11-12
Length: YEAR AL3 & BL3
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: IED, POE, concurrent math course
In CEA students are introduced to 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. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills.
Engineering Design and Development (Capstone Course)
Grade Level: 12
Length: YEAR
Class Fee: None
Prerequisite: IED, POE, one specialty course, concurrent math course
In this course, students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the three preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report, and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.
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