* PRE -ENGINEERING  (849000)

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: one

This course provides for orientation to the careers and challenges of engineering. Students are actively involved with high-tech devices, engineering graphics, and math/scientific principles through problem-solving experiences. Students integrate math, science, and technical writing with technology to solve engineering-based problems. Activities are provided in descriptive geometry, materials science, and technical systems. Focus areas in civil, mechanical, electrical, and aeronautical engineering are explored. Students communicate information through seminars, technical reports, and sharing of ideas.

Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.

Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.

Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.


Last Updated:
2/24/2010

Contact:
Dave Watnee

571-423-4503

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