Engineering and Technology

Engineering & Technology Pathway

The Engineering and Technology Education pathway is one of three pathways in the STEM Career Cluster. Engineering & Technology combines hands-on projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for the most challenging postsecondary engineering and technology programs. Students build solid technical writing, comprehension, calculation, problem-solving, and technical skills. Students are encouraged to take relevant math and science courses, such as advanced algebra, chemistry, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, physics, design, and engineering concepts. In addition to classroom and laboratory experiences, Engineering & Technology students participate in the Technology Student Association (TSA). Activities in Technology Student Association promote soft skills, leadership skills, and high standards of craft quality, scholarship, and safety. Through Technology Student Association, students have the opportunity to explore industrial and technological resources, practice parliamentary procedures and democratic decision-making, and earn recognition for exemplary performance. Engineering & Technology graduates typically pursue postsecondary education at two-year or four-year colleges to prepare for engineering, engineering technology, and engineering technician-oriented positions. Possible college majors include architectural, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, computer science, electrical, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, materials, mechanical, nuclear engineering, and engineering technology. Career opportunities in these fields generally involve planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services. The demand for skilled engineers in the United States far outpaces the current supply, so the future looks bright for students who want to follow an engineering-related career. This pathway culminates with an opportunity for students to take the NOCTI Engineering or SkillsUSA Engineering end of pathway assessment.

Foundations of Engineering and Technology 21.42500
Engineering Concepts 21.47100
Engineering Applications 21.47200

Foundations of Engineering and Technology 21.42500

The Foundations of Engineering and Technology is the introductory course for the Engineering and Technology Education pathways. This STEM driven course provides the students with an overview of engineering and technology including the different methods used in the engineering design process developing fundamental technology and engineering literacy. Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned through various project based activities while using an engineering design process to successfully master the “E” in STEM.

Engineering Concepts 21.47100

Engineering Concepts is the second course in the Engineering and Technology Pathway. Students will learn to design technical solutions to engineering problems using a whole systems approach to engineering design. Students will demonstrate the application of mathematical tools, teamwork, and communications skills in solving various design challenges, while maintaining a safe work environment. The prerequisite for this course is Foundations of Engineering and Technology.

Engineering Applications 21.47200

Engineering Applications is the third course in the Engineering and Technology Pathway. Students will apply their knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to develop solutions to technological problems.
Solutions will be developed using a combination of engineering software and prototype production processes. Students will use market research, cost benefit analysis, and an understanding of the design cycle to create and present design, marketing, and business plans for their solutions. A capstone project will allow students to demonstrate their depth of knowledge of the engineering design process and prepare them for future opportunities in the field of engineering. The prerequisite for this course is Engineering Concepts.