Course Catalog - Engineering Foundations

Engineering Foundations

STEM Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Applied Engineering #8700

This course provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Working on design teams, students will use multiple computer hardware and software applications to conduct research, design and create projects, and present ideas related to biotechnology, electronics, robotics, and automation. Students will use appropriate tools and demonstrate safe work habits.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Manufacturing Engineering Technology I #8721 

(Freshman who completed Principles of Applied Engineering in the 8th grade are APPROVED to enroll in this course in the 9th grade)

Students will gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems and how those knowledge and skills are applied to manufacturing. Students will prepare for success in the global economy. The study of manufacturing engineering will allow students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in a manufacturing setting.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Engineering Design and Presentation I - Robotics #8701

Students will use multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes of engineering designs. Students will implement the design process to transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. Students explore entry-level requirements and career opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting.

PR: Algebra I and at least one credit in a course from the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career cluster.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 4: Engineering Design and Presentation II - Robotics #8702

Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process as it applies to engineering fields using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Through implementation of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. Emphasis will be placed on using skills from ideation through prototyping.

PR: Principles of Applied Engineering or Engineering Design and Presentation I, Algebra I, and Geometry.

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Practicum in STEM—Engineering Science #8727

(Only for students who completed Principles of Applied Engineering in middle school.)

A course designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Students develop technical knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career field.

PR: Algebra I and Geometry

SEM: 2 CR: 2