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ENGINEERING MAGNET
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING - enriched full year, 1 credit. Prerequisites: "B" average in enriched math and science. Enrollment in Engineering Magnet
This survey course will address three areas of instruction. Students have the opportunity to investigate major engineering disciplines and the technology team concept in the classroom as well as in the workplace. A broad overview of the basic principles of chemistry and physics will provide a foundation for higher level science courses. Instruction begins on the engineering computers and software programs which will be utilized all four years. Through the building of working models operated with the Lego Logo software, students gain valuable problem solving skills and experience. Engineering projects are required and may be entered in the Louisiana Science and Engineering Fair.
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Engineering Magnet, "B" average in enriched math and science.
This course emphasizes Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD and related software to develop technical drawings.
TECHNICAL WRITING - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Engineering Magnet or at least a "B" average in enriched English.
This course offers those interested in engineering or other technical professions experience in technical writing. Students learn to analyze the writing situation, including the audience and purpose in communication. They learn how this information determines a document's development, structure, and style. Extensive in-class assignments help students learn to write business correspondence, memos, resumes, proposals, comparative analyses, and technical reports. Fees are $5.00 annually.
CALCULUS-PHYSICS TEAM - (ADVANCED PLACEMENT), Placement, Full Year, 1 Credit in calculus and 1 credit in physics. Requirements for Engineering Students: Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering, Engineering Graphics, Technical Writing, Biology I Enriched, Chemistry, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. Pre/Corequisite: Advanced Mathematics.
Requirements for Students not enrolled in Engineering: Prerequisite - Biology I Enriched, Chemistry, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. Pre/Corequisite: Advanced Mathematics.
The calculus-physics team class teaches the traditional curriculum of each subject stressing their interrelationships. Topics where the curricula intersect include: a) the derivative and how it relates to position, velocity, and acceleration especially in the realm of linear and curvilinear motion, b) trigonometric functions and how they relate to vectors, and periodic motion, c) the integral and its many applications in physics such as work, torque, center of mass, potential energy, and linear motion, d) and differential equations that arise from physics problems such as models of growth and decay relating to nuclear physics. Additional topics are covered in each curriculum.
Students shall utilize skills in developing an engineering area of research culminating in a senior engineering project. Individual effort and team work will be encouraged.
