RESEARCH & DESIGN
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Research and Design is a course for student who would want to explore engineering as a career. This course is project-based. The student will learn the science of how and why behind a series of hands on activities and projects. Problem solving is utilized to overcome problems of design, development, production, and the testing of a product. Topics covered are from both applied technology and science-which could include but is not limited to robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, computer drafting, computer controlled machining, optics (including laser), mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. Students work in design teams and present achievements to the class in various competitions.
Level: 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisites: 2 years of science credit or concurrent enrollment in, Algebra 2.