0.5 credit — Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

(1 period per day for 1 semester)

Fee: Materials as needed for projects

Prerequisites:  Intermediate High, Level IV

Industrial Technology Survey is a course integrating drafting, design, and wood manufacturing technologies. Units of study in this course will include drafting techniques with computer applications (CAD), orthographic projections, and isometric drawing. Neatness, proper techniques and organization will be stressed. Design technologies include problem solving methods, brain-storming, diagramming, flow charting and prototyping. Manufacturing technologies include woodworking, tool use, alternate processes and material techniques. Tool and lab safety will be taught and stressed. Failure to meet passing grades on safety quizzes will be grounds for dismissal from the course. Wearing of safety glasses will be required in this course.

1 credit — Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

(1 period per day for 1 year)

Fee: $20

Prerequisites:  None

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. This Project Lead the Way course requires students to work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.  For more information about Project Lead the Way (https://www.pltw.org/). 

Students will use sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, learn the design process, and solve design problems as they develop, analyze, and create product models.  This class is a great choice for those students planning to study engineering after high school.  The projects in this course naturally lead to exciting capstone experience, even without previous enrollment.

1 credit — Grades 10, 11, 12

(1 period per day for 1 year)

Fee: $20

This course provides an overview of engineering and engineering technology.  Students develop problem-solving skills by tackling real-world engineering problems.  Through theory, building and testing several different systems, students will address the emerging social and political consequences of technological change.  The course of study includes Engineering Career study, Compound machine, Energy sources, Energy applications, machine control (robotics), Fluid Power (pneumatics), STATICS truss design, Material Properties, Material testing, Advance Statistics Kinematics (study of ballistic trajectory).  All of which are supported by several complex hands-on projects.  The projects in these courses naturally lead to exciting capstone experiences, even without previous enrollment.

1 credit — Grades 10, 11 & 12

(1 period per day for 1 year)

Fee: $25

Seniors:  see counselor to enroll

This course teaches students about the design, technology and engineering fundamentals associated with civil engineering, architecture, landscape design, interior design, and community management fields.  Many hands-on activities will take place such as soil testing, real working models of structures, construction of foundation, framing, plumbing and electrical systems.  The course applies and concurrently develops knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.  The course of study includes:  design process, modeling, sketching, prototyping, project planning, presentation design and delivery, engineering drawing standards, CAD solid modeling, site planning, building design, innovation, project documentations & presentation, engineering ethics, and virtual design.

Students will use design software to create virtual models of residential and commercial properties.  They will also use professional surveying equipment to plot land areas.  Many hands-on activities will take place such as soil testing, real working models of structures, construction of foundation, framing, plumbing and electrical systems.  Students will also consider how to provide basic needs to a community population, i.e.: transportation, potable water supply, waste removal, transportation, for a city of the future.

Upon completion of the course, students will have a hard copy of a professional portfolio.

1 credit  — Grades 12, 11 only if other courses not available or offered

(1 period per day for 1 year)

Fee: $25

This is an engineering research course in which students will work in teams to research, design, test and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem.  The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach a solution to the problem.  The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course.  The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous Project Lead the Way courses.  This course also engages students in time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students in the future.  Students will be required to purchase additional supplies.  Depending on project choice the costs for this course can vary greatly.  The projects in these courses naturally lead to exciting capstone experience, even without previous enrollment.