Engineering & Design Technology

Engineering & Design Technology is focused on planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., engineering). More information on the specific cluster can be found here. 

 

Courses in our Program:

 

Engineering CAD 1A/1B - 91110/91111
Grades: 9-12
1.0 credit
Course Note: Completion of this class will fulfill the fourth-year Mathematics credit requirement or will meet the state-approved formal CTE program for 1.0 exchange credit in Science or World Language or Visual, Performing & Applied Arts.
 

This course is intended for the student who may be interested in engineering design. The course covers detail and working drawings, 3-dimensional solid modeling, and sheet metal drawings. With parametric, students define their model according to the size, shape, and the positional relationships of its parts. Focus is based on part modeling, assembly modeling, surface modeling, and rendering. Students will learn how to automatically generate multiple view detail drawings, auxiliaries, second views and revolutions. They will also have the capability to easily create, document, and analyze mechanical assemblies essential for workgroup collaboration. Through an articulation agreement with Oakland Community College and Baker College, students may contact a CTE teacher for more information. College credit is available for all students who earn a grade of B or above. Back to Top
 

Engineering CAD 2A/2B - 91112/91113
Grades: 10-12
1.0 credit
Prerequisite: 91110 - Engineering Drafting 1A or 91111 - Engineering Drafting 1B.
Course Note: Completion of this class will fulfill the fourth-year Mathematics credit requirement or will meet the state-approved formal CTE program for 1.0 exchange credit in Science or World Language or Visual, Performing & Applied Arts.
 

This course is a continuation of the Intro Course with an emphasis on 3 dimensional modeling. This course gives a firmer foundation in the fundamentals of drawing. More complex work in orthographic projection, detail, and assembly drawings is covered. The course focuses on the concept of 3D space, rendering techniques, meshes, objects, solid modeling, editing solid models, and producing engineering drawings from solid models. This course is especially designed for the student who is enrolled in a pre-engineering program. Through an articulation agreement with Oakland Community College and Baker College, students may contact a CTE teacher for more information. College credit is available for all students who earn a grade of B or above. Back to Top
 

Engineering Technology & Robotics A/B - 91120/91121
Grades: 10-12
1.0 credit
Course Note: Completion of this class will fulfill the fourth-year Mathematics credit requirement or will meet the state-approved formal CTE program for 1.0 exchange credit in Science or World Language or Visual, Performing & Applied Arts.
 

This course is designed for students who are curious about how things work and like to design and create. This is a dynamic, hands-on, problem solving class that will include the study of automation and robotics, mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems. Students will explore the innovative design and manufacturing process using computer-aided design (CAD). The course will include opportunities to work in a team and think critically. Students will integrate skills from a variety of disciplines, including math, science and communications. Many students who take this course are also involved with the OCCRA and FIRST Robotics Teams based at Western H.S. Back to Top
 

Engineering Robotics and Programming A/B - 91120/91121
Grades: 10-12
1.0 credit
Prerequisite: 91120-21 - Engineering Technology and Robotics or 91030/31 - Introduction To Programming
Course Note: Completion of this class will fulfill the fourth-year Mathematics credit requirement or will meet the state-approved formal CTE program for 1.0 exchange credit in Science or World Language or Visual, Performing & Applied Arts.
 

Engineering Robotics and Programming is a hands-on course designed to give the students the opportunity to continue their exploration with the principles of electrical and mechanical engineering and design. Students take on the roles of design engineers and programmers to develop basic electrical-mechanical systems of their own design. Curriculum areas include mechanical layout, drive circuits and elementary programming. Assignments will involve moon planning (position/velocity/ acceleration) and obstacle avoidance. Students put knowledge into practice working in teams through a real world structure to identify a task, set requirements, propose a design, and build their project. The process will be punctuated with timely report-outs to show progress and lessons learned. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned through robot competitions. The design, construction, and programming of robots and other mechanical devices apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts. Back to Top