Courses and Course Description

Pre-Engineering
1st year	21005G1000	Honors Foundations of Engineering and Technology
21002G1000	Honors Applications of Engineering & Tech
2nd year	21026G1000	Honors Engineering Essentials - PLTW
21017G1000	Honors Intro to Engineering Design - PLTW
3rd year	21997G1000	CTE Lab in STEM
21047G1001	Senior Career Pathway Project in STEM

21005G1000 Honors Foundations of Engineering and Technology (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

Foundations of Engineering and Technology offers students an exploratory view of the engineering profession and the fundamental skills utilized in the field. Students investigate various engineering disciplines and related career paths. Students will develop leadership and teamwork skills through creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Additionally, students will increase their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles used in problem-solving as they use the engineering design process. Upon completion of this course students may be ready to earn a credential in a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or SolidEdge.

21002G1000 Honors Applications of Engineering and Technology (1Credit)

Fee: $20

Applications of Engineering and Technology offers students an investigative view of the engineering profession and the fundamental skills utilized in the field. Students continue investigating engineering disciplines and related career paths. Students will expand leadership and teamwork skills through creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Additionally, students will increase their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles used in problem-solving through the engineering design process.

21026G1000 Honors Engineering Essentials (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

A course designed for high school students to explore the work of engineers and their role in the design and development of solutions to real-world problems.

Corequisite: Highly recommended honors - math course.

21018G1000 Honors Introduction to Engineering Design -PLTW (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

A course that uses a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills. Students create and analyze models using specialized computer software.

Corequisite: Highly recommended honors - math course.

21022G1000 Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing-PLTW (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

A course designed to enhance computer modeling skills by applying principles of robotics and automation to the creation of models of three-dimensional designs.

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Engineering Design

21021G1000 Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture – PLTW (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

A one-credit course that introduces students to the interdependent fields of civil engineering and architecture. Students learn project planning, site planning, and building design.

21997G1000 CTE Lab in STEM (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within STEM through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities.

21047G1001 Career Pathway Project in STEM (1 Credit)

Fee: $20

Career Pathway Project (CPP) for STEM is a capstone course designed for students who have completed two or more career and technical education courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This course allows students to utilize their secondary coursework through an experience that showcases their learning. It provides an opportunity for a student to choose an area of interest and engage in an in-depth exploration of the area while demonstrating problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills. The CPP contributes to an educational plan of challenging courses and practical experiences that prepares students for the workplace or for pursuing further education.