Semester-Long Elective

Advanced Engineering is the second course in a two-part Engineering sequence designed to explore the various fields of engineering through project-based inquiry activities. Students are exposed to multiple areas of engineering and design. They will investigate, through the design process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering fields. This course is a thorough introduction to the principles of engineering and applied science, specifically physics. Students will explore concepts through individual projects, team projects, and through technical writing. The curriculum of this course is centered on five units: materials science, fluid and thermodynamics, circuitry and programing, design, and grant proposal writing. Each unit will culminate with a cumulative hands-on, inquiry-based project, ensuring integration of advanced problem solving, 3D modeling and design, communication, and engineering team collaboration. Students will demonstrate mastery of content and process by completion and presentation of the assigned long-term projects. Students will apply themselves the iterative design process and are expected to share project results both electronically and during public presentations with peers, teachers, and community professionals. Students will finish the course with a renewed focus on the process of learning in preparation for future scientific and/or engineering careers. Prerequisites: Algebra 2 (Required) and Introductory Engineering (Recommended) Co-requisites: Physics (Recommended)