Engineering: Design & Build
Overview
Are you interested in sustainability or "green" design? Want to work on a team that builds and races a hydrogen fuel cell car or a prototype that goes to the International Space Station? Can you use your imagination to think of better ways to design and build a community that meets the needs of today and for the future?
Engineering: Design and Build’s goal is to teach students to design and build a wide variety of projects using sustainable methods and practices. Students learn sustainable design principles while gaining practical experience in the design and build process.
Program Information
Topics
- 3-D printing, design for manufacturing
- Architectural and mechanical design
- Sustainable energy labs
- Robotics and basic electronics
- Prototype vehicle design and build
- Carpentry - fundamental power tools
- Makerspace tools and equipment
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Geometry with a C or better.
Program length
Two-four semesters
Location
High School credits
First semester:
- 1.0 Engineering I (elective credit)
- 0.5 Sustainable Energy I (science credit)
Second semester:
- 1.0 Engineering II (elective credit)
- 0.5 Sustainable Energy I (science credit)
Third semester:
- 1.0 Engineering III (elective credit)
- 0.5 Sustainable Energy II (science credit)
Fourth semester:
- 1.0 Engineering IV (elective credit)
- 0.5 Sustainable Energy II (science credit)