SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING
A career in science, technology, engineering or manufacturing is exciting, challenging and ever-changing. Learners who pursue one of these career fields will provide scientific research and professional and technical services including laboratory and testing, research and development, and processing of materials into intermediate or final products. Learn more about the different programs available to you below or view the following career pathway brochures: Scientific Research, Engineering and Manufacturing.
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology
Engineering Technology
Technology Studies
DRAFTING/ILLUSTRATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 1
This course provides students with basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes of drafting, including the use of technical drafting equipment and materials to apply drafting standards and techniques.
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 2
This course provides students with advanced skills in engineering drawing, technical illustrating, or architectural drawing, including skills in computer-assisted drafting.
Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology 3
This course provides students with advanced individual study related to drafting technology, utilizing selected performance standards from the introductory and intermediate courses of this program. Each student must have an individual study plan cooperatively organized with the teacher, or the teacher must have a written lesson outline for this course.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Engineering Technology 1
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The course includes basic level I content in Engineering Technology. Students will study engineering safety and gain a basic knowledge of instruments and machines.
Engineering Technology 2
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The course includes intermediate studies in areas of technology, which include engineering. Students will focus on leadership skills and begin to demonstrate skills using engineering processes.
Engineering Technology 3
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The course includes advanced studies in areas of technology, which include engineering. Students will gain an understanding of advanced engineering processes and systems. They will also demonstrate skills using state of the art instruments and machines.
Principles of Engineering
This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
Digital Electronics
This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices.
Introduction to Engineering Design
This course teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design, and Design and Drawing for Production. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design analysis are included.
Civil Engineering & Architecture
This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects, Project Planning, Site Planning, Building Design, and Project Documentation and Presentation.
Aerospace Engineering
This course will introduce students to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering.
Biotechnical Engineering
This course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in biology, physics, technology, and mathematics. It includes experiences from the diverse fields of Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biomedical engineering, and Bio-molecular engineering.
Engineering Design & Development
This program provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in technical profession.
TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Technology Studies 1-3
The courses in this program provide a student with a foundation in the role of technology in everyday life along with a broad range of technology skills that make them aware of technology around them. Students completing the program will become technologically literate by learning the concepts and role that engineering, design, invention, and innovation have in creating technology systems that help make life easier and better.
