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Medical Spanish
[CRHS only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
This course is designed for Healthcare Pro-
fessionals to assist them in communicating
with those who speak a language other than
English in the healthcare setting. Students
will learn the vocabulary of Spanish medical
terms, learn skills in medical reporting and
medical communications, and apply cultural
variations to medical practices.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Use conversational
Spanish in medical scenarios
Instructional Focus: Medical applications in
the World Languages area
ENGINEERING REQUIRED COURSES
PLTW Honors Introduction to
Engineering Design
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Engineering Program at CRHS
Intended Audience: Grade 9
Credit: Two trimesters = 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
Computer Skills for Biomed and
Engineering
[CRHS only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
Program at CRHS
Intended Audience: Grade 9
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Proficiency in word processing, spread-
sheet, database, graphic and charting
presentations
• Introduction to gaming
Projects, Activities, etc.: Business and
personal documents, computer-generated
presentations, participation in the Internet
Science and Technology Fair
Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized
activities and Microsoft Office software
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Honors Physics 9 Engineering
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Engineering Program at CRHS
Intended Audience: Grade 9
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• In depth understanding of concepts
related to mechanics, fluids, thermody-
namics, waves [sound and light’,
electricity, and magnetism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and
research investigations
Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced
small and large group lecture and lab
activities
Honors English 10 Biomed and Engineering
[CRHS only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
Program at CRHS
Intended Audience: Grade 10
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Rhetorical analysis
• Interpretation and evaluation of literature
and informational texts
• Understanding of fiction and nonfiction
• Public Speaking
• Technical Writing
Instructional Focus: Connection between
rhetoric, medicine, and engineering includ-
ing medical or engineering texts options and
technical writing.
PLTW Honors Principles of Engineering
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Engineering Program at CRHS
Intended Audience: Grade 10
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
PLTW college credit can be earned
Major Outcomes:
• Exploration of engineering and
engineering technology
• Explore technology systems and
manufacturing processes
• Use of math, science and technology in
engineering problem solving process
• Social and political consequences of
technological changes
Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects and
problems
Instructional Focus: Use research and design
techniques to analyze problems, inquiry
bases
ENGINEERING ELECTIVES
PLTW Honors Digital Electronics
[CRHS only]
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Engineering Program at CRHS
Intended Audience: Grades 11, 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
PLTW college credit can be earned
Major Outcomes:
• Foundations in Electronics
• Logic Design
• Controlling Real World Systems
Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and build cir-
cuits, learn binary, soldering, random num-
ber generator, robotics
Instructional Focus: Learn the digital circuit
design process to create circuits using de-
sign software and physical components to
present solutions that can improve lives.
PLTW Honors Computer Integrated
Manufacturing
[CRHS Only]
[Students may earn Articulated College Credit]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance
into Engineering Program at CRHS, PLTW
Honors Introduction to Engineering Design,
PLTW Honors Principles of Engineering
Intended Audience: Grades 11, 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Principles of Manufacturing - Students will
learn to use input and output devices as a
foundation to model manufacturing
processes
• Manufacturing Processes - Students ana-
lyze a product to consider design im-
provements, perform calculations to
make manufacturing decisions, and rec-
ommend processes
• Elements of Automation -introduce stu-
dents to robotic automation within a
manufacturing system
• Integration of Manufacturing Elements
Instructional Focus: Hands on activities
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