Drafting and Design
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Introduction to Computer Aided Design 2D
- Introduction to Computer Aided Design 2D IND7911
- Length/Credit: 1 semester/0.5 units
- Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Other Info: May lead to articulated credit in CAD 108 (Intro to Micro-CAD/ Auto-CAD) if taken with Computer Aided Design II.
Description: Students will learn the basic fundamentals of drafting and/or computer aided drafting. Students will discover the importance of drafting and other communication technologies in a variety of industrial occupations. Students will learn basic drafting and communication methods and techniques and become familiar with the language of those technical fields. Students will be introduced to computers, computer-aided-drafting (CAD), image duplication, freehand sketching, orthographic projection, lettering techniques, dimension standards, pictorial drawings, and drawing reproduction and other similar forms of technical communication. This course will also provide the opportunity for the student to become familiar with the most popular drafting software available today-AutoCAD. The student will be taught basic AutoCAD drawing and editing commands, layout procedures, layering techniques, input methods, set-up processes, dimensioning, and plotting. May lead to dual credit in ECC’s CAD 108 (3 hours) upon successful completion of the course.
Introduction to Solid Modeling and 3D Printing
- Introduction to Solid Modeling and 3D Printing IND7912
- Length/Credit: 1 semester/0.5 units
- Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Prerequisite: IND7911
Other Info: May lead to articulated credit in CAD 108 (Intro to Micro-CAD/ Auto-CAD) if taken with Computer Aided Design I.
Description: Computer Aided Design II introduces students to advanced drafting principles and practices. Students will use their previously acquired geometric construction and dimensioning skills to complete multi-view drawings, auxiliary views, sections views, revolutions and working drawings. The student will be taught advanced AutoCAD drawing and editing commands, layout procedures, layering techniques, input methods, set-up processes, blocks, hatching, dimensioning, and plotting. May lead to dual credit in ECC’s CAD 110 (3 hours) upon successful completion of the course.
Introduction to Engineering Design
- Introduction to Engineering Design (IND7935/IND7936)
- Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1 unit
- Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Other Info: DCHS only
Description: Engineering Design courses offer students experience in solving problems by applying a design development process. Often using solid modeling computer design software, students develop, analyze, and test product solutions models as well as communicate the features of those models. This course is required for those planning to take Advanced Engineering Design and Development. May lead to dual credit at ECC in CAD 101.
Principles of Engineering
- Principles of Engineering (IND7937/IND7938)
- Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1 unit
- Grade: 10, 11, 12
Other Info: DCHS only. Recommended prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (Introduction to Engineering Design must be taken if taking Advanced Engineering Design & Development).
Description: Principles of Engineering courses provide students with an understanding of the engineering/technology field. Students typically explore how engineers use various technology systems and manufacturing processes to solve problems; they may also gain an appreciation of the social and political consequences of technological change. This course is required for those planning to take Advanced Engineering Design and Development.
Introduction to Robotics
- Introduction to Robotics (IND7921/IND7922)
- Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1 unit
- Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Robotics courses develop and expand students’ skills and knowledge so that they can design and develop robotic devices. Topics covered in the course may include mechanics, electrical and motor controls, pneumatics, computer basics, and programmable logic controllers.
Advanced Robotics
- Advanced Robotics (IND7924/IND7925)
- Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1 unit
- Grade: 10, 11, 12
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Robotics OR Principles of Engineering
Other Info: DCHS and HHS only
Description: This is a second level robotics class to serve as a continuation of Mod Tech Robotics L The emphasis of this class will be to advance the student’s knowledge of design using the design engineering process. Robotics competition will be the goal of all projects in this class. Projects will be designed and built to conform to the rules and regulations of the First Tech Challenge robotics competition.
Advanced Engineering Design and Development
- Advanced Engineering Design and Development (IND7948/IND7949)
- Length/Credit: 2 semesters/1 unit
- Grade: 12
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering and Principles of Engineering
Other Info: DCHS only
Description: In this course, engineering scope, content, and professional practice are presented through practical applications. Students in engineering teams apply technology, science, and mathematics concepts and skills to solve engineering design problems and create innovative designs. Students research, develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and ethics. This course is the capstone experience for students who are interested in Technology, Innovation, Design, and Engineering.
- Introduction to Computer Aided Design 2D IND7911