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Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Careers

Engineering & Design

This two year program is designed to create or further student interest in the exciting and varied world of engineering and design. This is important since there is a great demand for highly qualified people with the ability to solve challenging problems that improve and provide value to our culture.

Students will:
  • Use Inventor 3D Computer Aided Design software
  • Bring ideas from initial concept to reality in our computer & prototyping labs
  • Solve increasingly challenging real-world problems
  • Be ready to enter a two-year or four-year college program
   
For students in grades: 10-12
Scheduling: Please contact the SVCDC Guidance Counselor for scheduling
Credits: Three credits per year
Graduation Requirements: Art, Science, Math and Technology- A student who is enrolled in Engineering & Design 1, the first year of the program, will be able to earn one Art Credit towards graduation requirements and the title CONCEPT DRAWING will appear on schedules, report cards and transcripts with separate grades. A student who is enrolled in Engineering & Design 2, the second year of the program, will be able to earn one Science Credit toward graduation requirements and the title ENGINEERING PHYSICS will appear on schedules, report cards and transcripts with separate grades. In addition, a student who successfully completes the second year of this program shall receive one Math Credit (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Statistics) towards graduation requirements. MAUHS students can earn the required 0.5 Technology credit by completing the first year of this program
Co-requisite: Grade level college prep math (Algebra 2/Trig. or Geometry) or higher or teacher approval
Post High School Education: Engineering & Design graduates have enrolled in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), CCV, Academy of Art, UVM, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), LeHigh University, Syracuse University, State University of New York, University of Idaho, Vermont Technical College (VTC), Penn State, Norwich University, Clarkson University, and University of Massachusetts
Employment: Engineering & Design graduates have been employed by Abacus Automation, Catamount Glass, NSK, Mack Molding, Stratton Ski Resort, Messina Construction, Vermont Composites and Plasan USA
Student Organizations: Students taking this program are eligible to participate in SkillsUSA contests, field trips and events.
College Connection: This program is associated with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and many other colleges through Project Lead the Way www.pltw.org, providing students in good standing the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits. See College Connections
   

Interesting topics of study in Engineering & Design include:

 
Engineering & Design
  • 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Models / Prototypes
  • Structural Engineering
  • Bio & Chemical Engineering
  • Product Design
  • Co-op & Career Opportunities
  • Civil Engineering
  • Production Processes
  • Quality & Reliability
  • Solar-Electric Car/Transportation
  • Cutting Edge Technologies
  • Drawing & Sketching
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Visualization / Puzzles
  • Experiments & Marketing
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Destructive Materials Testing
  • Linear & Trajectory Motion
  • Energy & Power
  • Ergonomics / User Friendly Design
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Robotics
  • Inventions & Innovations
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2008-2009 - CDC Program of Studies - Table of Contents

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Academics and Career Readiness

The Co-Op Program
Technical English 1
Technical English 2
English Communications

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Agroecology
Forestry & Heavy Equipment
Introduction to Horticulture

Architecture & Construction

Architecture & Construction
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Communication Technologies
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Video Production
Yearbook / Intro. to Print Publishing

Automotive

Automotive Maintenance
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Business Classes

Accounting & Finance
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Business Management
Entrepreneurship Foundation
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Cosmetology

Cosmetology

Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Careers

3D CAD - Computer Aided Design
CAD & Fabricationn
Design & Fabrication
Engineering & Design

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Medical & Human Services
Human Services
Medical Professions

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Artificial Intelligence
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Networking Academy

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