Engineering Explorations 8450 (co-op not available)

Suggested Grade Levels: 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 (36 weeks)

Engineering Explorations is the first course of a possible four-course sequence that will enable students to examine technology and engineering fundamentals related to solving real-world problems. Students will be exposed to a variety of engineering specialty fields and related careers to determine whether they are good candidates for postsecondary educational opportunities in engineering. Students will gain a basic understanding of engineering history and design, using mathematical and scientific concepts. Students will participate in hands-on projects in a laboratory setting as they communicate information through team-based presentations, proposals, and technical reports.