Engineering & Design Technology
HCT822A
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) A
Unleash your creativity and discover career opportunities in the dynamic world of engineering and design. This hands-on course serves as a gateway to high-demand, high-wage careers in STEM. Students will transform ideas into reality using industry-standard tools such as 3D modeling software, 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines to design and build innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
In addition to mastering technical tools, students will strengthen essential skills in teamwork, documentation, and professional presentation. The course introduces foundational concepts in engineering, robotics, programming, and design thinking—emphasizing creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. This course also provides a pathway to paid Trade and Industrial Work-Based Learning opportunities. For more information, contact your CTE teacher.
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: Combine with completion of HCT822B to complete the state-approved form CTE program for 1.0 exchange credit in Math, Science, World Language or Visual, Performing & Applied Arts. In order to be eligible for Project Lead the Way credit, students must complete HCT822A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design, HCT830B - Principles of Engineering B - Science and HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math. Advanced placement college credit may be available and transferable to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the nation through partnership with PLTW. Articulation may be available upon completion of this course. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT822B - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) B
HCT822B
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) B
Unleash your creativity and discover career opportunities in the dynamic world of engineering and design. This hands-on course serves as a gateway to high-demand, high-wage careers in STEM. Students will transform ideas into reality using industry-standard tools such as 3D modeling software, 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines to design and build innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
In addition to mastering technical tools, students will strengthen essential skills in teamwork, documentation, and professional presentation. The course introduces foundational concepts in engineering, robotics, programming, and design thinking—emphasizing creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. This course also provides a pathway to paid Trade and Industrial Work-Based Learning opportunities. For more information, contact your CTE teacher.
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: Combine with completion of HCT822A to complete the state-approved form CTE program for 1.0 exchange credit in Math, Science, World Language or Visual, Performing & Applied Arts. In order to be eligible for Project Lead the Way credit, students must complete HCT822A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design, HCT830 - Principles of Engineering B - Science and HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math. Advanced placement college credit may be available and transferable to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the nation through partnership with PLTW. Articulation may be available upon completion of this course. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 04110A - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) A
HCT830A
Principles of Engineering A - Math PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Ready to take your interest in engineering to the next level? This two-semester course builds on the foundations of Introduction to Engineering Design, giving students the tools, skills, and experience to design the future. Students apply engineering and scientific principles to solve real-world problems while refining their skills in design thinking, problem solving, and documentation. The course emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and the use of industry tools such as robotics, 3D modeling, programming, and prototyping.
Students also explore how modern engineers improve the world through product design, mechanical systems, infrastructure, and sustainability—preparing them for future studies and careers in high-tech and engineering fields.
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: In order to be eligible for Project Lead the Way credit, students must complete HCT822A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design, HCT830B - Principles of Engineering B - Science and HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math. Advanced placement college credit may be available and transferable to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the nation through partnership with PLTW. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: HCT822A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT830B - Principles of Engineering B - Science PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
HCT830B
Principles of Engineering B - Science PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Ready to take your interest in engineering to the next level? This two-semester course builds on the foundations of Introduction to Engineering Design, giving students the tools, skills, and experience to design the future. Students apply engineering and scientific principles to solve real-world problems while refining their skills in design thinking, problem solving, and documentation. The course emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and the use of industry tools such as robotics, 3D modeling, programming, and prototyping. Students also explore how modern engineers improve the world through product design, mechanical systems, infrastructure, and sustainability—preparing them for future studies and careers in high-tech and engineering fields.
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: In order to be eligible for Project Lead the Way credit, students must complete HCT822A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design, HCT830B - Principles of Engineering B - Science and HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math. Advanced placement college credit may be available and transferable to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the nation through partnership with PLTW. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: HCT822A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
HCT817A
Engineering Design Development A - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Engineering Design and Development (EDD) gives students an opportunity to exercise the skills they have developed not only in their PLTW classes, but in other classes and in their personal experiences in general. Students will work to solve a problem of their choosing. EDD can focus on producing a marketable process or product using the design process. In EDD students will explore the invention process and work through the engineering design process to find a solution to a problem. As an example, students with an interest in electronics and aeronautics who apply the design process to address pilot errors may find that their results point to an ergonomic solution centered on organizing and displaying information in the cockpit or developing a new piece of instrumentation or a new control device. Because the focus is on the problem and using the design process, the topic choices for students are infinite. Robotic projects, engineering programming, and U.S. FIRST Robotics are optional activities that students can explore. Work also includes design-build projects where students work with engineers to design, build and test a product. (An example of a previous project that students completed is a hovercraft.)
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: Completion of this course will fulfill .5 fourth-year credit Math or .5 credit Visual, Performing & Applied Arts, but not both, to meet graduation requirements. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HCT830B - Principles of Engineering - Science PLTW (Project Lead the Way) or HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT817B - Engineering Design Development B - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
HCT817B
Engineering Design Development B - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Engineering Design and Development (EDD) continues to give students an opportunity to exercise the skills they have developed not only in their PLTW classes, but in other classes and in their personal experiences in general. Students will continue to work to solve a problem of their choosing. EDD can focus on producing a marketable process or product using the design process. In EDD students will explore the invention process and work through the engineering design process to find a solution to a problem. As an example, students with an interest in electronics and aeronautics who apply the design process to address pilot errors may find that their results point to an ergonomic solution centered on organizing and displaying information in the cockpit or developing a new piece of instrumentation or a new control device. Because the focus is on the problem and using the design process, the topic choices for students are infinite. Robotic projects, engineering programming, and U.S. FIRST Robotics are optional activities that students can explore. Work also includes design-build projects where students work with engineers to design, build and test a product. (An example of a previous project that students have completed is a hovercraft.)
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: Completion of this course will fulfill .5 fourth-year credit Math or .5 credit Visual, Performing & Applied Arts, but not both, to meet graduation requirements. Combine with HCT830A - Principles of Engineering A - Math PLTW (Project Lead the Way) to earn 1.0 credit Math (Algebra II) or 1.0 credit Science. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT817A - Engineering Design Development A - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
HCT812A
Computer Integrated Manufacturing A - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a specialized course within the Engineering program. This course teaches the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology. It builds on the solid-modeling skills developed in the Engineering Design & Development Course. Students use 3D computer software to solve design problems. Students assess solutions through the relationship of design, function and materials, modify their designs, and use prototyping equipment to produce 3D models. The major focus of this course is to answer questions such as: How are things made? What processes go into creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to these questions, they learn about design and build manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics, engineering and design. The course builds upon several concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems.
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: Completion of this course will fulfill .5 fourth-year credit Math or .5 credit Visual, Performing & Applied Arts, but not both, to meet graduation requirements. Advanced placement college credit may be available and transferable to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the nation through our partnership with PLTW. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: HCT817B - Engineering Design Development B - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT812B - Computer Integrated Manufacturing B - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
HCT812B
Computer Integrated Manufacturing B - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a specialized course within the Engineering program. This course continues to teach the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology. It builds on the solid-modeling skills developed in the Engineering Design & Development Course. Students use 3D computer software to solve design problems. Students assess solutions through the relationship of design, function and materials, modify their designs, and use prototyping equipment to produce 3D models. The major focus of this course is to answer questions such as: How are things made? What processes go into creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to these questions, they learn about design and build manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics, engineering and design. The course builds upon several concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems.
**Pathway: Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology (STEM)
COURSE NOTE: Completion of this course will fulfill .5 fourth-year credit Math or .5 credit Visual, Performing & Applied Arts, but not both, to meet graduation requirements. Advanced placement college credit may be available and transferable to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the nation through our partnership with PLTW. Only offered at FHS.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced
GRADE: 12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HCT812A - Computer Integrated Manufacturing A - PLTW (Project Lead the Way)