Carson High School - Career & Technical Education

Introduction to Engineering & Design
Instructor: Nate Gridner

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & DESIGN Full Year 9 10 11 12		This course is an entry-level course in the nationally recognized Project Lead The Way curriculum. This course introduces students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation. Students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

Draft & Design Instructor: Teresa Breeden

DRAFTING & DESIGN Full Year 9 10 11 12		This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of mechanical and architectural drawing as related to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). This course provides students with the knowledge and practice required to produce and analyze multi-view drawings, pictorial drawings, and dimensioning. Students will gain experience using both sketching techniques and computer assisted drafting programs. Various career opportunities and areas for postsecondary study will be explored. Prerequiste: A or B in Algebra I. Lab Fee: $20.

DRAFTING & DESIGN II Full Year 10 11 12		This course is a continuation of Drafting and Design I. This course provides intermediate CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) students with advanced techniques and processes related to the various drafting and design industries. Areas of study include the development of advance CADD and sketching skills, plotting, scaling, auxiliary views, intersections, problem solving, critiquing, and team building. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: Drafting & Design I. Lab Fee: $20.

DRAFTING & DESIGN ARCHITECTURE Full Year 11 12 Third year students need to choose between Architecture or Mechanical.		This course is a continuation of Drafting and Design I. This course provides intermediate CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) students with advanced techniques and processes related to the various drafting and design industries. Areas of study include the development of advance CADD and sketching skills, plotting, scaling, auxiliary views, intersections, problem solving, critiquing, and team building. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: Drafting & Design I. Lab Fee: $20.

DRAFTING & DESIGN MECHANICAL Full Year 11 12 Third year students need to choose between Architecture or Mechanical.		This course is a continuation of Drafting and Design II. This course provides advanced CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) students with the basic principles of mechanical and technical drawing in the areas of study that include an introduction to electrical and mechanical engineering, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, pattern development, and other mechanical design technologies. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment in this field. Prerequisite: Drafting and Design II. Lab Fee: $20.

DRAFTING & DESIGN ADVANCEDSTUDIES Full Year 12		This course is offered to students who have achieved all content standards in a program whose desire is to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. This course may be repeated for additional instruction and credit. Prerequisite: Drafting and Design III Architecture or Drafting and Design III Mechanical. Lab Fee: $20.