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
Source: Texas Workforce Commission

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

Engineering Design and Problem Solving