Engineering Technology Department
Engineering & Robotics Courses
(All Courses Above are Included in GPA)
Intro to Engineering L3/L4
ET130/140 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- None
Students will learn the fundamentals of two dimensional design using architecture as a focus of study. Throughout the full year students will use their acquired skills to design and plan a variety of engineering, architecture, and other design-based projects. This course will benefit students interested in the fields of engineering, architecture, and design.
Students who chose the honors option will learn all of the material in the L3 Intro to Engineering class and will also participate in additional units on the topic of architectural history and architectural design styles.
Students who chose the honors option will learn all of the material in the L3 Intro to Engineering class and will also participate in additional units on the topic of architectural history and architectural design styles.
Engineering Design (with 3D Modeling) L3/L4
ET230/240 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
- C or better in Intro to Engineering
In this class, students will enhance their understanding of the engineering design process by completing various design projects/challenges selected from examples in the mechanical and civil engineering fields. Throughout the course, students will be using 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks) to assist in the design and documentation of their projects. This course will benefit students interested in the fields of engineering and design as well as students who enjoy a hands-on approach to learning. This course can be taken in the Honors level only with the approval of the instructor.
Advanced Engineering Design (with 3D Modeling) L3/L4
ET330/340 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:
- C or better in Engineering Design
In this class, students will further their understanding of the engineering design process by completing various design projects/challenges selected from examples in the mechanical and civil engineering fields. Advanced Engineering Design students will use 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks) to assist in the design, documentation and detailed analysis of their projects. This course will benefit students interested in the fields of engineering and design as well as students who enjoy a hands-on approach to learning. This course can be taken in the Honors level only with the approval of the instructor.
Desktop Manufacturing L3/L4
ET430/440 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grade 12
Prerequisite:
- C or better in Advanced Engineering Design
The focus of this class will be projects to be completed using various desktop manufacturing tools such as 3D printers and CNC routers. Students will use the engineering design process and 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks) to complete their projects. This course will benefit students interested in the fields of engineering and design as well as students who enjoy a hands-on approach to learning. This course can be taken in the Honors level only with the approval of the instructor.
Robotics L3
ET131 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- None
During the semester course students will be building and programming vex robotics using a team approach. The emphasis will be on the building and designing of the robots to perform pre-determined tasks. The tasks will be designed for classroom robotic competitions.
Applied Engineering L4
ET141 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- None
This course involves the practical application of scientific principles. Students will be exposed to a variety of hands-on engineering design activities such as rocketry, alternative energy generation, and a “pumpkin chuck.” Students who enjoy working with a variety of materials and equipment to solve design-based problems are encouraged to take this course.
Applied Engineering II L4
ET242 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
- C or better in Applied Engineering L4 AND recommendation of Applied Engineering L4 teacher
This course involves continued practical application of scientific principles. Students will be exposed to in-depth explorations of engineering including structural design and analysis, fluid mechanics and electronics. Students who enjoyed Applied Tech I and wish to work with a variety of materials and equipment to solve design-based problems are encouraged to take this course.
Applied Engineering III L4
ET342 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:
- B or better in Applied Engineering II L4 AND recommendation of Applied Engineering II L4 teacher
This course involves continued practical application of scientific principles. A variety of engineering topics will be introduced on a revolving basis and students will also design self directed projects. Students who enjoyed Applied Tech I and II and wish to continue to work with a variety of materials and equipment to solve design-based problems are encouraged to take this course.
Materials Engineering L3/L4
ET231/241 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
- None
Students in this class will investigate the behavior and engineering properties of various materials. The class will use a project based approach to look at topics including how materials fail, ways materials can be loaded, and the various ways materials respond to loads. At the conclusion of this class, students will have gained an understanding of how materials behave and how to select a material based on engineering concepts.
Students who chose the honors option will learn all of the material in the L3 Materials Engineering class but will use a more quantitative approach to their investigations.
Students who chose the honors option will learn all of the material in the L3 Materials Engineering class but will use a more quantitative approach to their investigations.
Topics in Engineering L4
ET341 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:
- None
This course is designed to allow students to pursue a topic of their interest in engineering which is not currently covered by the normal Engineering Technology curriculum, or a current topic to a greater level of details. Students will propose a topic to the teacher prior to enrollment and, if approved, over the course of a semester explore that topic with their teacher. This course will be offered in lieu of an Independent Study.