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Course Name: Magnet Scientific Research III( Aerospace Engineering) Type of Course: Core Course Available to: 12th grade
Prerequisites: AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism( 80 %+)
Description: This is a post-AP course that is designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamentals of aerospace engineering from a design perspective. This will include a historical overview, introductory aerodynamics, lift, drag, the standard atmosphere, aircraft performance, stability and control, propulsion, structures, materials, engineering analysis, rocket and spacecraft trajectories, and orbital mechanics. The fundamental concepts and approaches of aerospace engineering will be introduced through lectures on aeronautics, astronautics, and design. Hands-on learning will take place in the form of individual and team-based projects. The connections between theory and practice will be realized in the design and construction projects, labs, and exercises. The performance, weight and principal characteristics of aerospace vehicles will be explored using physics, mathematics and chemistry with the emphasis being on the application of this knowledge to aerospace engineering and design. Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
Course Name: Advanced Scientific Research IV Type of Course: Core Course Available to: Magnet 12th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a senior level post-AP magnet course and is required of all magnet students to receive the Magnet seal. This course is taken in the semester with Advanced Science Internship. This course will provide highly motivated and qualified students with the skills necessary for advanced science research. Students will read professional scientific literature and translate this information into applicable research topics and projects. Advanced knowledge and skills acquired from AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics will be applied to topics explored in this course. Students will participate in laboratory research either by developing and executing their own research project or by participating in an on-going research project with a science mentor. An emphasis for this course will be in-depth cumulative research portfolio and in-depth presentations skills. Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
Course Name: Advanced Scientific Internship Type of Course: Core Course Available to: Magnet 12th grade
Prerequisites: None
Description: This is a senior level Post-AP Magnet Course and is required of all magnet students to receive the Magnet seal. This course is taken the same semester with Advanced Science Research IV. This course will allow the advanced science student an opportunity to understand the processes of science through the careful planning of research, data collection, analysis and interpretation of experimental results gained from on-site or off-site experimentation. This course will be equivalent to a college freshman course in both rigor and relevancy. Students will read professional scientific reports and translate this information into applicable research topics. Advanced knowledge and skills acquired from AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics will be applied to topics explored in this course. Students will prepare an electronic portfolio for the course. Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
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