Engineering Foundations
Engineering Foundations
In the Engineering Foundations program of study students will work collaboratively to create various projects utilizing automation and robotics. Fields of study include aerospace, civil engineering, computer integrated manufacturing and digital electronics. Students learn to adapt and create in hands-on environment with real world applications in engineering and programming experience. Throughout the pathway students gain an awareness of how engineers, and consequently themselves, can use math to solve the problems of our world.
Program Content
- Employability Skills in STEM
- Safety Precautions
- Drafting and Design
- Engineering Design Methodologies
- Product Design Process
- Building Prototypes
Certifications Available
- Autodesk Associated (Certified User) Fusion 360
Career
Opportunities
- Aerospace Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)
- Average wage/year
$91,107 - 112,819 - Job openings/year
4,890 - 10% Job Growth by 2030
Program of Study
High School endorsement: Business and Industry or STEM (if math and science requirements are met)
Level 1
Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Level 2
Engineering Science
Level 3
Aerospace Engineering (PLTW)
OR
Robotics 1
Level 4