Introduction to Engineering Design-PLTW
Instructor: Jason Edwards
Taught: 1st semester, B days, Morning session
2nd semester, B days, Morning session
Credit: 1.0 high school
Eligibility: 9-10 grades
Fees: $10
Program Description: Engineering Design is an introduction to the product development and design process. Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models of project solutions. Design concepts of form and function are studied and state-of-the-art technology is used to translate conceptual design into reproducible products.
Principles of Engineering-PLTW
Instructor: Jared Justensen
Taught: 2nd semester, A days, Afternoon session
Credit: 1.0 high school
Eligibility: 11-12 grades
Prerequisite: Suggested Intro to Engineering or Electronics
Fees: $10
Program Description: Principles of Engineering is a hands-on applied math and science based learning experience. Students develop problem solving skills as they explore mechanical, civil, electrical, and computer engineering principles in preparation for a career in the field of engineering and engineering technology. Used in combination with a teaming approach, students learn collaborative working strategies and creative abilities. This course promotes an environment where students develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning.
Electronics
Instructor: Jared Justensen
Taught: 1st semester, A days, Afternoon session
Credit: 1.0 high school
Eligibility: 10-12 grades
Fees: $10
Program Description: This is a class for students wanting to go into a career where electronics will be used. Auto or diesel mechanics, welding, industrial technologies, and computer information systems. Course that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble and operate electrical/electronic equipment used in business, industry, and manufacturing . Instruction includes training in safety, electrical theory, parallel and series circuits, Kirchoff's Law, schematic diagrams, electrical components, and soldering. Instruction included training in passive AC circuits, digital devices and logic circuits.
Robotics
Instructor: Jared Justensen
Taught: 2nd semester, B days, Afternoons session
Credit: 1.0 high school
Eligibility: 11-12 grades
Prerequisite: Principle of Engineering-PLTW
Fees: $10
Program Description: Course that prepares individuals with a lab-based, hands-on curriculum combining electrical, mechanical and engineering principles. Students will learn to design, build, program, and control robotic devices. A rigorous study and application of electrical concepts will include: sources of energy, electrical safety, use and identification of basic electronic components, sensors and actuators. Engineering concepts will include: mechanical design, prototype development, design testing, programming, and proper engineer documentation.
Engineering Design & Development (Capstone Class)
Instructor: Jared Justensen
Taught: 1st semester, B days, Morning session
Credit: 1.0 high school
Eligibility: 11-12 grades
Prerequisite: Principle of Engineering-PLTW, Electronics, or Robotics
Fees: $10
Program Description: In this capstone course, students will work in teams to develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Each team will design, build, and test their solution. Finally, student teams will present and defend their original solution to an outside panel.