Freshman Year Principles of Manufacturing: Students interested in Engineering as a career field can learn basic concepts and principles of engineering. This is an introductory treatment of various disciplines, utilizing various physics, science, and engineering modules as discovery learning centers. These include a wind tunnel, simulated structures, lasers/fiber optics, to name a few, and involve utilization of computer generated information in designing various systems.
Sophomore Year Engineering Design and Problem Solving: The basics of engineering geometry arid design are investigated, with an emphasis on graphic communications. The engineering design process will be used to take a design from the conceptual stage to a finished product, complete with technical drawings, and present the final solution in an effective and professional manner. Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing.
Junior Year Principles of Technology: This applied physics course will allow students to study matter and energy and their interactions. The concepts of force, energy, and power will be explored while applying the principles of mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical energy. Laboratory experience will constitute at least 40% of the class, qualifying it as a TEA-approved science elective. Can be used as the Physics requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing.
Senior Year Problems and Solutions in Engineering Technologies: Focus will be on the fundamentals of information and communication engineering. This unique course offering grabs the students' attention by using many examples from multimedia technology popular in today's culture. Particular emphasis is given to how modern engineers use math, science, and ingenuity to solve problems to design and build new technologies. The curriculum utilizes up-to-date web-based content as well as special software/hardware lab experiments. Additional information can be obtained from the website: www.infinity-project.org. Prerequisite: Two technology courses from within the Engineering Academy.
Electives
Practicum in STEM: This course provides students with the remarkable opportunity to work alongside practicing engineerings. They will be assigned to various unpaid positions and benefit from the field experience of solving problems, working within a team framework, and learning the environmental and moral impact of ethics in action. This course is offered to only seniors. Prerequisite: Completion of three or more courses within the Engineering Academy, with an 85 or higher average, and teacher reccomendation; transportation required.
Sophomore Year Engineering Design and Problem Solving: The basics of engineering geometry arid design are investigated, with an emphasis on graphic communications. The engineering design process will be used to take a design from the conceptual stage to a finished product, complete with technical drawings, and present the final solution in an effective and professional manner. Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing.
Junior Year Principles of Technology: This applied physics course will allow students to study matter and energy and their interactions. The concepts of force, energy, and power will be explored while applying the principles of mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical energy. Laboratory experience will constitute at least 40% of the class, qualifying it as a TEA-approved science elective. Can be used as the Physics requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing.
Senior Year Problems and Solutions in Engineering Technologies: Focus will be on the fundamentals of information and communication engineering. This unique course offering grabs the students' attention by using many examples from multimedia technology popular in today's culture. Particular emphasis is given to how modern engineers use math, science, and ingenuity to solve problems to design and build new technologies. The curriculum utilizes up-to-date web-based content as well as special software/hardware lab experiments. Additional information can be obtained from the website: www.infinity-project.org. Prerequisite: Two technology courses from within the Engineering Academy.
Electives
Practicum in STEM: This course provides students with the remarkable opportunity to work alongside practicing engineerings. They will be assigned to various unpaid positions and benefit from the field experience of solving problems, working within a team framework, and learning the environmental and moral impact of ethics in action. This course is offered to only seniors. Prerequisite: Completion of three or more courses within the Engineering Academy, with an 85 or higher average, and teacher reccomendation; transportation required.