Through hands-on engineering projects developed with NASA, students learn about aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering (which includes the study of intelligent vehicles like the Mars rovers. Students leave this class understanding how the laws and forces of physics allow for flight. They can identify and understand the parts of an airplane, aircraft propulsion, understanding radio navigation and airspace (ATC) regulations, and primary flight instruments. Students generate and perform non-destructive and destructive tests on a composite test section, and build and evaluate the design and flight characteristics of a model glider.

Course Numbers: HCT1829, HCT1830

The Civil Engineering Architecture course sequence introduces students to the engineering, construction and or architectural fields. Students will work with industry-standard Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to gain state-of-the-art graphics training. Coursework includes instruction and hands-on training in: computer drafting, construction materials and processes, basic engineering mechanics, and architectural cost estimating. Additional topics covered include plot planning, floor and foundation planning, wall construction, window selection, stairway planning and roof construction.  

Course numbers: HCT4195, HCT4196 

Part of the Project Lead The Way (Pre-Engineering) program, this course sequence involves the study in applied digital logic. Students will be introduced to digital circuits found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras, and thousands of other devices. Students will study the application of digital logic and how digital devices are used to control automated equipment. The use of digital circuitry is present in virtually all aspects of our lives and its use is increasing rapidly. This course is similar to a first semester college course and is an important course of study for a student exploring a career in engineering or engineering technology.  

Course numbers: HCT1575, HCT2315 

Credentials: Dual Credit and Autodesk Fusion 360 Certification 

Part of the start of the Project Lead the Way (Pre-Engineering) Program, this is an introductory course that develops student problem solving skills, with emphasis placed on the development of three- dimensional solid models. Students work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem-solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture a product. Students use Computer Aided Design System (CAD) is used to analyze and evaluate the product design. The techniques learned, and equipment used, are state-of-the-art and are currently being used by engineers.  

Course numbers: HCT1574, HCT2313 

Credentials: Dual Credit and Autodesk Fusion 360 Certification 

This is the third course in the Project Lead The Way (Pre-Engineering) Program and is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in post-secondary education programs and engineering careers. They will explore various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. They will also learn how engineers address concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change.

Course numbers: HCT1576, HCT2311   

In this course sequence, students use motors, actuators, infrared vision sensors, sound sensors, and remote controls to build robots. They learn about the electronics, physics and computer programming that make it possible for robots to work. Students design purposes for robots, then design, build, program, and operate them. Students learn how robots are shaping the future.

Course numbers: HCT2415, HCT2519