Classes applicable for the School of Engineering include the following:
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
– the study of polynomials and their zeros, rational functions, functions that involve radicals, the trigonometric functions, including analytic trigonometry and applications of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, including the applications and graphs of each. Solving systems of linear equations, sequences, series and applications of probability are also covered.
Physics
– Students will study the areas of mechanics, waves, optics, electromagnetism and thermal physics.
AP Biology
– continued studies in cell biology, genetics, DNA, biotechnology and ecology
AP Chemistry
– explanation of concepts in stoichiometry, matter, acid base chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry
Project Lead the Way Curriculum
– An interdisciplinary series of five course offerings using a hands-on, collaborative problem solving and design approach to engineering.
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- Engineering Essentials – Students solve rigorous and relevant design problems using engineering design concepts in independent projects and also part as a collaborative team to develop solutions to community and global challenges that the next generation of engineers will face.
- Introduction to Engineering Design – This course implements sketching, computer modeling software used to create CAD models to represent simple objects in a virtual 3D environment including printing, measurement and statistics, visual design elements and functional analysis as students assemble, disassemble and test manufacturing of various products. Hands-on, structured activities are implemented to solve open-ended projects and problems for students to learn proper planning, effective documentation, communication and other professional skills required in the field of engineering.
- Principles of Engineering– The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in the post-secondary engineering course of study: design mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation and motion.
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing– Students build upon their Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience through the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. CAM transforms a digital design into a program that a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill uses to transform a block of raw material into a product designed by a student. Students learn and apply concepts related to integrating robotic systems 13 such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and robotic arms into manufacturing systems. Throughout the course students learn about manufacturing processes and systems. This course culminates with a capstone project where students design, build, program and present a manufacturing system model capable of creating a product.
- Computer Science Principles – Using Python® as a primary tool, students learn the fundamentals of coding, data processing, data security and task automation, while learning to contribute to an inclusive, safe and ethical computing culture. The course promotes computational thinking and coding fundamentals and introduces computational tools that foster creativity. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity and simulation.
Detailed course descriptions and prerequisites are listed in the high school course catalog available here.