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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Honors
Computer Integrated Manufacturing bridges the gap between design and prototype. Students create projects on the computer using software programs such as Autodesk Inventor, EdgeCAM, RoboPro, RoboCELL, Adobe Illustrator, and more. Students are able to create their prototypes by learning to use a Laser Engraver, CNC 3-Axis Mill, Rapid Prototyping Machine, Robotic Arms, a 3-D Scanner, and other prototyping methods. This course exposes students to technologies that are on the cutting-edge, and are simply unparalleled in any other atmosphere.
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) - Honors
The major focus of this course is completing hands-on projects that involve the development of property sites and civil structures. The course provides students with real-life scenarios to model the experiences that civil engineers and architects face. Students work individually and in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to help them design solutions to solve major course projects. Areas of focus are land surveying, water resources and management, environmental issues, soil testing, architectural building design, landscape design, model building and structural strength of materials. Course elements are supplemented by activities with professional guest speakers and field trips.
Digital Electronics (DE) - Honors
DE is a course that explores the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, computers, digital cameras, and HDTV. Students will learn about electrical safety, learn how to solder various electronic kits, measure voltage, current, and resistance, identify various electronic components, interpret digital signals and waveforms, and build digital circuits on breadboards, such as timers, metronomes, and alarm systems. Students will also create and build counters and various digitally controlled devices, build and simulate virtual circuits and build and program circuits on programmable logic boards and explore the basics of digital memory circuits. This is a hands-on course that emphasizes problem-solving skills and integrates the study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Digital Electronics provides students with a comprehensive overview of electronics and electrical engineering concepts.
Aerospace Engineering (AE) - Honors
The major focus of this course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering through the fields of aeronautics, aerospace engineering and related areas of study. Lessons engage students in engineering design problems related to aerospace information systems, astronautics, rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences, the biology of space science, principles of aeronautics, structures and materials, and systems engineering. Students work in teams utilizing hands-on activities, projects, and problems and are exposed to various situations faced by aerospace engineers. In addition, students use 3D design software to help design solutions to proposed problems. Students design intelligent vehicles to learn about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. This course is designed for 11th or 12th-grade students.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
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