Trade, Technology, Engineering, and Industrial Education (TTE&I) programs provide students with the skills and conceptual knowledge needed for careers in industry, engineering and design.
Technology Engineering and Design Career Pathway
Technology Engineering and Design
Technology Engineering and Design prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes that are the cornerstone for the high school technology program. Group and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations, and engineering practical solutions. This course focuses on the three dimensions of technological literacy—knowledge, ways of thinking and acting, and capabilities—with the goal of students developing the characteristics of technologically literate citizens. It employs teaching/learning strategies that enable students to explore and deepen their understanding of "big ideas" regarding technology and makes use of a variety of assessment instruments to reveal the extent of understanding. Honors portfolio is required for Honors credit
Technological Design
This course continues to apply the skills, concepts, and principles of design. The design fields of graphics, industrial design, and architecture receive major emphasis. Engineering content and professional practices are presented through practical application. Working in design teams, student apply technology, science, and mathematics concepts and skills to solve engineering and design problems. Students will research, develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and ethics. Honors Portfolio is required for Honors credit
Engineering Design
Engineering Design Engineering Design focuses on how engineers apply their creativity, resourcefulness, mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge and skills in the creation or refinement of technological products/systems. A key approach will be the employment of a sophisticated, sequential, and iterative design and development process to solve authentic engineering tasks/problems. Students will be challenged to participate as members of engineering teams within a typical business organization. Independent and group work will be reflective of authentic engineering projects found in the designed world. Honors Portfolio is required for Honors credit