Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2018-19

ENGINEERING CAREERS AC Aviation Technology [STEP only] 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 main- tenance, airport management, and aeronautical engineering Instructional Focus: Hands-on simulations, guest speakers and field trips AC Honors Aviation Technology II - Private Pilot Knowledge Certification [STEP only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: AC Aviation Technology I 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 – Stu- dents are given the opportunity to receive Cer- tified 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 traf- fic controllers, aviation mechanics, airport serv- ice/management positions, aircraft dispatchers, and meteorologists benefit from the comple- tion 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 pre- pare the student to pass the Federal Aviation written exam [the Knowledge Test]. Successful completion of the class can also earn the stu- dents college credit at Minnesota State Univer- sity Mankato [Articulated credit] 4 credit hours in AVIA 150. 82 AC Honors Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) [STEP,concurrent enrollment with Northland Technical College] 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 un- manned aerial systems (UAS) • Demonstrate accident reporting in accor- dance 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 program- ming documentation for a sUAS • Demonstrate acceptable wiring techniques • Identify unmanned aircraft payloads appro- priate for the applicable system • Assemble a sUAS • Demonstrate safe operation utilizing aeronautical decision making process Instructional Focus: Experiments, project testing and field trips AC Honors Avionics (Electronic applications in Aerospace) [STEP only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.0 credit, PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes: • Logic of electronics • Investigate digital circuitry • Field programmable logic • Design, construct and test digital circuitry Projects, Activities, etc.: Design, test and con- struct circuits and devices Instructional Focus: Use computer simulation software to design and test circuitry PLTW AC Honors Introduction to Engineering Design [STEP only] 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 AC Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture [STEP only] 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 transp

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