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Instructional Focus : This course offers students the opportunity to obtain their Private Pilot Knowledge Certificate [ written ]. Pilots , air traffic controllers , aviation mechanics , airport service / management positions , aircraft dispatchers , and meteorologists benefit from the completion of this exam , for pilots the test is required . With the use of current software and FAA teaching strategies implemented by a Certified Flight Teacher , this course is designed to prepare the student to pass the Federal Aviation written exam [ the Knowledge Test ]. Successful completion of the class can also earn the students college credit at Minnesota State University Mankato [ Articulated credit ] 4 credit hours in AVIA 150 .
Coll Honors Unmanned Aerial Systems ( Drones ) [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] [ STEP , concurrent enrollment with Northland Technical College ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Grade 10 needs to be in the top 10th percentile or a GPA of 3.0 or above . Grades 11 & 12 needs a GPA of 2.5 or above . Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Utilize demonstrated concepts with the focus of sUAS methodologies supporting civil aviation , environmental research and law enforcement mission requirements
• Research FAA regulations and publications related to flight operations pertaining to unmanned aerial systems ( UAS )
• Demonstrate accident reporting in accordance with FAA requirements
• Explain , identify , describe , or demonstrate the areas of operations as outlined in the FAA part 107 Remote Pilot test standards
• Explain basic aerodynamic principles and aircraft performance characteristics
• Identify aircraft components and systems
• Research specific assembly and programming documentation for a sUAS
• Demonstrate acceptable wiring techniques
• Identify unmanned aircraft payloads appropriate for the applicable system
• Assemble a sUAS
• Demonstrate safe operation utilizing aeronautical decision making process
Instructional Focus : Experiments , project testing and field trips
Honors Avionics ( Electronic applications in Aerospace ) [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit , PLTW college credit can be earned
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Major Outcomes :
• Logic of electronics
• Investigate digital circuitry
• Field programmable logic
• Design , construct and test digital circuitry Projects , Activities , etc .: Design , test and construct circuits and devices Instructional Focus : Use computer simulation software to design and test circuitry
PLTW Honors Introduction to Engineering Design [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 STEP Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit , meets arts requirement [ 1.0 credit ] PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to engineering design
• Problem solving using design development process
• Process of product design
• Develop , create and analyze product models Projects , Activities , etc .: Engage in engineering animations Instructional Focus : Use computer 3-D modeling software for design and projects
PLTW Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit , PLTW college credit can be earned Meets arts credit [ 1.0 credit ] Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering
• Introduction to architectural planning , including site planning , and building design
• Project planning considering transportation , water resource , and environmental issues
Projects , Activities , etc .: This is a Project Lead the Way course ; projects and problems Instructional Focus : Use research and design techniques to analyze problems , inquiry-based approach , field and lab activities
PLTW Honors Engineering : Principles of Engineering [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit , PLTW college credit can be earned , 0.5 credit in Physics A can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to engineering
• Investigate careers in engineering
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• Product development
• Fluid , electrical and controls systems
• Strength of materials and linear motion Projects , Activities , etc .: Bridge building , Fuel cells and solar energy projects engineering animations robotics manufacturing system using Vex Robotics and Cortex C programming . Instructional Focus : Use research and design techniques on experiments , field trips , and projects
PLTW Honors Robotics and Automation Technology [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit , PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Explore the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology
• Key concepts include : 1 ] Computer Modeling - using a 3-D solid modeling software package with mass property analysis
2 ] CNC Equipment - understanding the machine tools and its operating and programming aspects
3 ] CAM Software - converting computer generated geometry into a program to drive CNC machine tools
4 ] Robotics - using a robot for materials handling and assembly operations Vex robotics and RobotC programming is used .
5 ] Flexible Manufacturing Systems - students working in teams to design manufacturing workcells and table top factory simulations Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities
PLTW Honors Computer Science A [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : PLTW Honors Computer Science Principles Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimesters / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students focus on integrating technologies across multiple platforms and networks . This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science -A course
Projects , Activities , etc .: Students create models and simulations that create solutions to real world problems found in science and industry . Instructional Focus : Students analyze , adapt and improve each other ’ s programs while working primarily in JAVA and other industry-standard tools . Students collaborate to produce programs that integrate mobile devices and leverage those devices for distributed collection and data processing .
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