Engineering/Manufacturing Program:
STEM Exploration - Year 1
STEM Exploration is an introductory course for students to learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. Topics will be introductory in nature and will be covered by doing short projects. Example of topics included in the course: Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Introduction to CAD, Introduction to Coding, Simple Machines, and Introduction to Robotics, and The Design Process. Students will plan, design and create while doing hands-on, real-world challenges and projects.
Engineering, Design and Manufacturing I/II/III– Year 2,3,4
The goal of this three (3) course sequence is to give students exposure to careers in engineering, design and manufacturing. Students will complete hands-on projects, utilize the design process to help solve real-world problems and document their project work, work with industry tools and equipment, and work toward obtaining industry credentials. Students will receive a balanced curriculum that includes creative and critical thinking skills, self-reflection, communication and presentation skills, and knowledge and credentials that can be applied in the real world.
The following topics will be covered over the course of this program: CAD, 3D Printing, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, Introduction to CAM and CNC, Precision Measurement, Coding, AC Electricity, DC Circuits, Arduino Microcontrollers, Mechanical Drive Systems, Mechatronics, Vex Robotics, Universal Robotics, and Manufacturing Systems.
Possible industry credentials available over the course of this program:
Possible Credentials:
NC3 SNAP-ON Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI) 1-6, Autodesk User, Stratasys 3D/ FDM Printers, HAAS CNC Lathe, HAAS CNC Mill, NC3 Festo AC Electricity, NC3 Festo DC Circuits, NC3 Festo Mechanical Drives, NC3 Festo Mechatronics, and Universal Robotics.
Engineering, Design and Manufacturing III– Year 4
1-2 Hours / Instructor Approval
