Civil Engineering and Architecture:

Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 1
Course Length: 2

The major focus of this course is the completion of long term projects that involve the development of property sites. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they will apply what they learn to the design and development of a property. The course provides teachers and students freedom to develop the property as a simulation or for students to model the experiences that civil engineers and architects face. Students will work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students will use 3D design software to design solutions to solve major course projects. Students will learn to document their project, solve problems and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community of civil engineers and architects.

Digital Electronics:

Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Course Length: 2

This course is the study of electronic circuits used to process and control digital signals. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices, such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high definition television. The major focus of this course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation.

Introduction to Engineering Design:

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Course Length: 2

In this course, students use the 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to proposed problems. Students will learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. The major focus of this course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation.

Principles of Engineering:

Grade: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Course Length: 2
Prerequisite: Technical Design or Introduction to Engineering Design

This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they will encounter in a post secondary engineering course of study. Students will have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will learn to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

Special Problems in Technology Education: Woodworking:

Grade: 11, 12
Credit: ½
Course Length: 1
Prerequisite: Technology Concepts and Technology Design and Applications or Introduction to Engineering Design

This advanced course will include: problem solving, design processes, engineering, manufacturing, production and marketing. Students will design a product of their own to manufacture in the woodworking lab.

Technology Concepts:

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: ½
Course Length: 1

The content of this course involves the design and production of a product with a focus on the processes and techniques of primary procession, constructing, manufacturing and maintaining. The course will include the study and application of materials, tools and machines necessary for manufacturing and/ or construction processes related to woodworking. Related systems are studied to include the organization of work and factors influencing our economy. Opportunities are provided to apply problem solving and critical thinking skills through the development of a product. Participation in TSA will also be an integral part of this course.