230183 PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY (13037100) 1 credit Prerequisites: One unit of high school science and AlgebraI
Grade: 10-12
In this course, students will conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Various systems will be described in terms of space, time, energy, and matter. Students will study a variety of topics including laws of motion,
conservation of energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and characteristics and behavior of waves. For at least forty percent of instructional time, students will apply physics concepts and perform laboratory
experimentations using safe practices.
230193 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DESIGN
(13037200) 1 credit
Prerequisites: One unit of high school science Grades: 11-12
Science, as defined by the National Academy of Sciences, is the "use of evidence to construct testable explanations and predictions of natural phenomena, as well as the knowledge generated through this process." This vast body of changing and increasing knowledge is described by physical,
mathematical, and conceptual models. Students should know that some questions are outside the realm of science because they deal with phenomena that are not scientifically testable.
230203 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM
SOLVING (13037300) 1 credit
Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry, Physics Grades: 11-12
Engineering design is the creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and then devising solutions. This solution may be a product, technique, structure, process, or many other things depending on the problem. Science aims to understand the natural world, while engineering seeks to shape this world to meet human needs and wants. Engineering design takes into consideration limiting factors or "design under constraint." Various engineering disciplines address a broad spectrum of design problems using specific concepts from the sciences and mathematics to derive a solution. The design process and problem solving are inherent to all engineering disciplines.
230213 PRACTICUM IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (13037400) Grade: 12 2 credits
This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.
230223 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (N1303744) 1 credit Grades: 11 - 12
This course teaches applied logic through work with electronic
analyze electronic logic circuits; how calculators and
computers function; and how to design and construct complex logic circuits and test for functionality. Students will also demonstrate knowledge and applications of advanced circuits, electrical measurement, and electrical implementation used in the electronics and computer industries. Through use of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the electronics industry.
230233 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (N1303745) Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation 1 credit Grade: 12
Students will explore projects developed with NASA- aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering. This course is designed to apply the theory of operation, repair, and maintenance of aircraft airframes, power plants, and avionics and rocket systems. Aircraft services include knowledge of the function, diagnosis, and service of the electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, airframe, mechanical, and power plant components of aircraft as governed by federal aviation regulations.
230243 BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
(N1303746) 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry Grade: 12
This course provides an overview of biotechnology, bioengineering, and related fields. Topics include genetics, cell structure, proteins, nucleic acids, and the impact of immunological events in biotechnology. Students further study the increasingly important agricultural, environmental, economic, and political roles of bioenergy and biological remediation; the roles of nanoscience and nanotechnology in biotechnology medical research; and future trends in biological science and biotechnology. This program hones more advanced skills in biology, physics, technology, and mathematics and applies them to real-world biotech fields.
230253 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
(N1303747) 1 credit
Grades: 11-12
Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter a career in architecture and construction or to prepare a foundation toward a post-secondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, interior design, and landscape architecture. This course introduces students to the interdependent fields of civil engineering and architecture and will allow them to learn project planning, site planning, building design and architectural software (AutoCAD). The design of the curriculum includes the advanced knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for commercial or residential architectural purposes.
230263 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT (N1303749) 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering
Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics
Grades: 11-12
This course will be the capstone in the Project Lead the Way curriculum and will provide students the opportunity to master computer software applications in a variety of engineering and technical fields. This research course requires students to formulate the solution to an open-ended engineering question. With skills gained in previous courses, students will identify and research a problem, design a solution, and present their solution to a team of university professors and professional engineers. This course further develops the process of engineering thought and application of the design process in a cumulative project.
230273 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
(N1303742) 1
credit
Grades: 9-11
Students will use a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills and will create and analyze models using specialized computer (AutoCAD) software. They will also demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process related to engineering fields by using multiple hardware and software applications and the tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model
renderings, and prototypes and to complete assignments and projects. Through implementation of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. Additionally, students will explore career
opportunities in engineering, technology, and drafting and will learn what is required to gain and maintain employment in these areas.
230283 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (N1303743) Grades: 10-11 1 credit
Students will conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Various systems will be described in terms of space, time, energy, and matter as they explore technology systems and manufacturing processes. Students will also learn about mechanical systems, material properties, strengths of materials, and consequences of technological change.
230293 ELECTRONICS (13036800) 1
credit
Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering
Design; Principles of Engineering; Digital Electronics
Grades: 11-12
Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and applications of circuits, electrical measurement, and electrical implementation used in the electronics and computer industries. Through use of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. Additionally, students will
explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the electronics industry.
270103 PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
(N1302092) 1 credit
Course Location: New Caney High School Prerequisites: Biology or concurrent enrollment Grades: 9-10
This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting “hands-on” projects and problems. This is an in-depth college preparation study and requires adequate study habits and work ethic. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bio-informatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease,
hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme throughout the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, the relationship of structure to function, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course. (For more PLTW information, please see their website at
www.pltw.org.)
270203 HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (N1302093)
Course Location: New Caney High School 1 credit Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS),
Biology, Chemistry or concurrent enrollment.
Grades: 10-11
Students will engage in the study of the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems. This is an in- depth college preparation study and requires adequate study habits and work ethic. Important concepts in the course include communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, and protection. The central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. The systems will be studied as “parts of a whole,” working together to keep the amazing human machine functioning at an optimal level. Students will design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of body systems, and use data-acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation. Students will work through interesting real-world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course. (For more PLTW information, please see their website at www.pltw.org.)
270303 MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS (MI) (N1302094) Course Location: New Caney High School 1 credit Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS),
Human Body Systems (HBS), Biology, Chemistry, third-year science or concurrent enrollment.
Grades: 11-12
Medical practice includes interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. This is an in-depth college preparation study and requires adequate study habits and work ethic. Student projects will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will study the design and development of various medical interventions including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. They will review the history of organ transplants and gene therapy, and read current scientific literature to be aware of cutting-edge developments. Using 3-D imaging software and current scientific research, students will design and build a model of a therapeutic protein. This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course. (For more PLTW information, please see their website at www.plt.org for more information.
160153 MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (N1302091) Prerequisites: Biology; Chemistry 2 credits Grades: 11-12
Biotechnology, as it applies to medicine and medical research, include molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and AIDS. This course will focus on research, medical-related biotechnology methods and laboratory procedures as well as real-world exposure relating to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the development of drugs and therapeutic agents.
270403 BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION (BI) (N1302095) Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS),
Human Body Systems (HBS), Medical Interventions (MI)
Grade: 12 1 credit
Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century. They work through progressively
challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, research institution, or the biomedical industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals. This course is designed for 12th grade students.This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course. (For more PLTW information, please see their website at www.plt.org for more information.