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Music / Media Technology II - Recording and Production [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Music / Media Technology I Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Advanced Beat Making
• Music Theory
• Live Performance
• Sound Design and Post Production
• Continued study of copyright law & career exploration
Projects , Activities , etc .: A completed multi-media production Instructional Focus : Hands-on and lab activities
BUSINESS , MANAGEMENT , AND ADMINISTRATION
CAPS Business Administration I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Profession based learning
• Industry exposure
• Empowered to be independent learners
• Self-discovery and critical thinking skills . Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world problem based projects Instructional Focus : Profession Based / Experiential Learning
CAPS Business Administration II [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : CAPS Business Administration I Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : CAPS One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Profession based learning
• Industry exposure
• Empowered to be independent learners
• Self-discovery and critical thinking skills . Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world problem based projects Instructional Focus : Profession Based / Experiential Learning
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ENGINEERING CAREERS
Aviation Technology I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Explore careers in aviation
• Physics and math principles as related to aviation
• Testing conducted to private pilot standards Projects , Activities , etc .: Students are given the opportunity to explore careers in aviation including pilot , air traffic control , aviation maintenance , airport management , and aeronautical engineering Instructional Focus : Hands-on simulations , guest speakers and field trips
Honors Aviation Technology II - Private Pilot Knowledge Certification [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Aviation Technology I strongly recommended Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit [ successful completion can earn 4.0 college credits ] Major Outcomes :
• In compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations
• Aerodynamics
• Meteorology
• Aircraft Performance
• Weight and Balance
• Cross Country flight planning and simulation
• Testing and Certification to Federal Aviation Administration Standards
Projects , Activities , etc .: Flight Simulation – Students are given the opportunity to receive Certified Flight Teacher sign off to take the Private Pilot Knowledge test 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 .
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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
Transportation Careers : Planes , Trains , Trucks and Ships Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 Major Outcomes :
• The development of the modes of transportation
• Economic , social and political systems within which the various modes of transportation operate
• The advantages and disadvantages of various modes of transportation
• Regulation and deregulation affecting national and international transportation
Projects , Activities , etc .: Students are given the opportunity to explore global transportation and the logistics process through individual and group projects , field trips and industry tours . Instructional Focus : Project based learning , Active learning and software simulations
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