In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve 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 the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation. This course is UC-approved as an interdisciplinary elective on the "g" list and does not satisfy math and science requirements. Pre-Requisites: Admission to this course requires an online application and approval. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have earned a grade of C or higher (72%) in Algebra 1 and be concurrently enrolled in (or have completed with a grade of 72% or higher) appropriate grade level math and science courses to support progress toward graduation and college entrance requirements. Preference will be given to students who are 9th or 10th graders in 2016-2017, but limited seats may be available for 11th graders.

This survey course exposes students to major concepts they will encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to develop skills and understanding of concepts including mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.  This course is UC-approved as an interdisciplinary elective on the “g” list and does not satisfy math and science requirements. Pre-Requisites:  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have earned a grade of C or higher (>72%) in Introduction to Engineering Design and have instructor approval.  Students must also be concurrently enrolled in (or have completed with a grade of 72% or higher) appropriate grade level math and science courses to support progress toward graduation and college entrance requirements.

The major focus of this course is completing long-term projects that involve the development of property sites. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they 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 work 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. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture. This course is UC-approved as an interdisciplinary elective on the “g” list and does not satisfy math and science requirements. Pre-Requisites:  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have earned grades of C or higher (>72%) in previous engineering courses and have instructor approval.  Students must also be concurrently enrolled in (or have completed with a grade of 72% or higher) appropriate grade level math and science courses to support progress toward graduation and college entrance requirements.

This course will not be offered in 2016-2017.  It will be offered in 2017-2018.  Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages such as Scratch, HTML, CS, Java Script, SQL, and PHP, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. Computer Science and Software Engineering helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cyber security, robotics, and simulation.  The course covers the College Board’s Computer Science Principles framework and is the equivalent of the PLTW Computer Science and Software Engineering course.  It is UC-approved as a mathematics elective on the “g” list, but it does not satisfy core math and science requirements. Pre-Requisites:  Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, complete the advisory exam, submit the online application by the published due date, and receive department approval.  Students must be concurrently enrolled in (or have completed with a grade of 80% or higher) appropriate grade level math and science courses to support progress toward graduation and college entrance requirements.  Preference will be given to seniors and juniors who have completed Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering with grades of C or higher (>80%).  Other interested students not currently in Principles of Engineering must complete the online application.