Approved Site(s): | |
Approved for Hoover, Kearny EID, Canyon Hills, and San Diego SciTech High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
Grade Range: | |
9–12 | |
Prerequisites: | |
None | |
Course duration: | |
Two semesters | |
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
Science | |
UC subject area satisfied: | |
d - Laboratory Science | |
Notes: | |
Under Administrative Procedure 4771, Alternative Means of Satisfying the Prescribed Course of Study, these courses may be used to fulfill the Science high school graduation requirement. | |
Course Description: | |
From electric cars to wind farms, our world is being shaped by innovations that become reality through the integration of science and engineering. This course offers students a real-world opportunity to discover and understand principles of physics, engineering, design, and clean/green technologies.
This project-based course prepares students through a series of hands-on experiments for success in college and engineering-related careers. It also offers them a chance to explore career options in these fields. | |
State Course Code(s): | |
7700 - Introduction to Engineering and Architecture | |
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
No adopted text. School choose from among available resources. |