ENGINEERING PHYSICS 1
Course#: 451026
Formerly Physics of Technology
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: One year of laboratory science and Algebra 1
Locations: Chantilly and Marshall Academies
This course may be used to satisfy one credit toward the science, elective, fine arts or career and technical education requirement of the standard or advanced studies diploma. This course is the first year of the two-year college preparatory, laboratory-based Engineering Physics sequence; it is designed for students anticipating careers in the physical sciences, engineering, and technology. The course begins with a review of mathematical and basic scientific procedures. Course curriculum topics include universal concepts, inquiry processes, forcing functions, movement functions, time dependence functions, resistance functions, energy functions, transforming functions, unifying forces, unifying laws, and space-time extremes. These topics are addressed in the context of mechanical, fluid, electrical, thermal and aerospace systems. Students complete approximately 40 hours of active inquiry and participation in modern technology competitions, and are introduced to the cycle of rapid prototyping design, build, test, and modify. These form the core of modern product development. The course may include curriculum-related field trips, and college-oriented information seminars.
Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. 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. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS 2
Course#: 452026
Formerly Engineering Physics
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Engineering Physics 1 or Physics 1
Corequisite: Algebra Option: Co-enrollment in or completion of Algebra 2 ; Calculus Option: Co-enrollment in a calculus-based mathematics course
Locations: Chantilly or Marshall Academies
This course may be used to satisfy one credit toward the science, elective, fine arts or career and technical education requirement of the standard or advanced studies diploma. The course is the second year of the two-year college preparatory, laboratory-based Engineering Physics sequence; and is designed for students anticipating careers in the physical sciences, engineering, technology, medicine, or other research and experimentation disciplines. The course begins with a review of mathematical and basic physics and engineering concepts to assure that all students are brought to a consistent level of preparedness. Curriculum topics include universal concepts, inquiry processes, fundamental constants, special relativity, rotational dynamics, waves and vibrations, energy conversion, transducers, electromagnetic radiation, optical measurements, and exponential behavior. These topics are addressed in the context of mechanical, fluid, electrical, thermal and aerospace systems. Students complete approximately 50 hours of laboratory experimentation and participation in advanced technology competitions. The course may include curriculum-related field trips and college-oriented information seminars. Individual academies apply the curriculum in the manner that best fits local facilities and opportunities. Participating students may compete for a limited number of industry internships.
Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible for articulated credit with approved colleges or universities.
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 1
Course #: 844726
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drawing or Engineering Drawing or Preengineering or two years of a laboratory science
Locations: Chantilly and Marshall Academies
Engineering Systems 1 is the first year of the two-year Engineering Systems sequence designed for students exploring careers in engineering and technology who seek to enter colleges with strong science and engineering programs. Students work in teams to apply basic engineering skills and learn the principles of introductory systems engineering as they plan, develop, and execute engineering projects. Mathematics, technical research and writing, electronics, and computer-aided design programs are used in the design and construction of mechanical, air, space and robotics system models, and system prototypes. Students engage in an intensive six-week engineering competitive system project selected for the course. The course may include curriculum-related field trips, and college-oriented information seminars. Individual academies apply the curriculum in the manner that best fits local facilities and opportunities. Participating students may compete for a limited number of industry internships. Students completing Engineering Systems 1 (844700) with a grade of "B" or better may be eligible to articulate three credits at the Northern Virginia Community College. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible for articulated credit with approved colleges or universities. For more information please visit: http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OCTE/main/articulation.htm.
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS 2
Course#: 843326
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Engineering Systems 1
Locations: Chantilly and Marshall Academies
Engineering Systems 2 is the second year of the two-year Engineering Systems sequence, and is designed for students anticipating careers in science, engineering and technology who seek to enter colleges with strong science and engineering programs. The Engineering Systems 2 curriculum is heavily oriented toward engineering techniques and major system projects which address the national need for advanced energy, transportation, and space systems. Development, maintenance, and retirement of systems are studied in depth. The use of robotics as an enabling technology for advanced systems is incorporated into the course as students engage in an intensive six-week robotics competition project selected for the course. The course may include curriculum-related field trips and college-oriented information seminars. Individual academies apply the curriculum in the manner that best fits local facilities and opportunities. Students may compete for a limited number of industry internships.
Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH-ENGR
Course#: 846526
Grades: 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Engineering Systems I and Engineering Systems II and Recommendation of Advanced Level Academy Instructor
Locations: Chantilly and Marshall Academies
Independent Research-Engineering is a one-year program designed to provide a work-based learning and mentorship experience in engineering at a selected industry, center of higher education, or government organization. The project is a structured, school-coordinated arrangement requiring student preparation, which includes career awareness and exploration prior to the actual experience. Chantilly and Marshall Academy only.
Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
