2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...

ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGNING AND PRSENTATION (D) (Enhanced) – Course #: 7727Grade level: 11, 12; Length: Semester – 2 hour block; Taught at ATCPrerequisite: Engineering design and presentationThis course will provide students the opportunity to master computer software applications in a variety of engineeringand technical fields. This course develops the process of engineering thought and application of the design process.ELECTRONICS – Course #: 7728Grade level: 11, 12; Length: Semester – 2 hour block (Fall only); Taught at ATCStudents enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and applications of advanced circuits, electricalmeasurement, and electrical implementation used in the electronics and computer industries. Through use of thedesign process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs in a project‐based environment.Additionally, students explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the electronicsindustry.ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION – Course #: 7729Grade level: 11, 12; Length: Semester – 2 hour block (Spring only); Taught at ATCPrerequisite: ElectronicsIn this course students will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for the robotic and automation industry.Through implementation of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designsin a project‐based environment. Students will build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs.PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY (4 th Science) – Course #: 7731Grade level: 11, 12; Length: Semester (Spring only); Taught at ATCPrerequisite: PhysicsIn this course students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, andmake informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Various systems will be described interms of space, time, energy, and matter. Students will study laws of motion, conservation of energy, momentum,electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and characteristics and behaviors of waves.ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (D) (4 th Math) – Course #:7732Grade level: 11, 12; Length: Semester – 2 hour block: Taught at ATCPrerequisite: Principles of TechnologyIn this course students solve and model robotic design problems. Students use a variety of mathematical methodsand models to represent and analyze problems involving data acquisition, spatial applications, electricalmeasurement, manufacturing processes, materials engineering, mechanical drives, pneumatics, process controlsystems, quality control, and robotics with computer programming.CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY – Course #: 7740Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year ; Taught at: Midland High onlyThis course provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and theirinterrelationships. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to completeassignments and projects. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present courseassignments.CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY – Course #: 7741Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester – 2 hour block; Taught at ATCThis course provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and theirinterrelationships. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to completeassignments and projects. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present courseassignments.54