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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Cluster Courses

Advanced Energy and Natural Resource Technology (#7026)

Designed to explore the interdependency of the public and natural resource systems related to energy production.

Term:  Full year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  11th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Recommended: a minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster and Energy and Natural Resource Technology

Special Notes:  This course is available for Dual Credit.  Please see your counselor.


Advanced User Experience Design (#7741)

Designed to apply skills to make technology useful, meaningful, memorable and accessible to all users, using research, design and programming.

Term:  Full year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  10th - 11th

Special Notes:  Innovative courses may only satisfy elective credit toward graduation requirements.


AP Computer Science A - LOTE (#2746)

Designed as an introductory college-level computer science course.

Term:  Full year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  9th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Algebra I

Special Notes: Satisfies both: one Math requirement and one Language Other Than English requirement.  (TAC74.11 (k)).


AP Computer Science A - Math (#2499)

 

Designed by the College Board as an introductory college-level computer science course.

Term:  Full year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  9th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Algebra I or a student should be comfortable with functions and the concepts found in the uses of functional notation.

Special Notes:  Satisfies both: one Math requirement and one Language Other Than English requirement.  


AP Computer Science Principles (#2744)

 

Designed as an introductory college-level computing course where students learn to evaluate solutions through the development of algorithms and programs.

Term:  Full year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  9th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Algebra I


Cybersecurity Capstone (#2722)

Designed to develop the skills to explore advanced concepts related to ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity, while examining trends and cyber threats.

Term:  Full year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  11th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Recommended: Foundations of Cybersecurity


Digital Forensics (#7208)

 

Designed to foster innovation opportunities to investigate simulations and case studies of crimes, reconstructing computer security incidents, etc.

Term:  Semester Credits:  0.5 Grades:  9th - 12th

Special Notes: This course is offered as a Dual Credit course.


Energy/Natural Resource DC (#7040)

 

Designed as an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  2.0 Grades:  10th - 12th


Engineering Design & Presentation II (#7829)

Designed to apply engineering concepts using software applications and tools to produce and present drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  2.0 Grades:  10th - 12th

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Principles of Applied Engineering or Engineering Design and Presentation I.


Engineering Design & Problem Solving (#7840)

Designed to take into consideration limiting factors or "design under constraint." Various engineering disciplines address a broad spectrum of design problems.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  2.0 Grades:  11th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Recommended:  Algebra and Geometry.  2 credits from courses in STEM cluster


Engineering Science/Principles of Engineering (#7856)

 

Designed to develop problem-solving skills and apply knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  10th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Recommended:  Algebra and Biology. Chemistry, Integrated Physics, and Chemistry (IPC), or Physics

Special Notes:  Student must pass safety test with 100% mastery


Foundations of User Experience (UX) (#7740)

 

Designed to analyze and assesses current trends enabling students to identify real-world problems through research and data-driven investigation.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  9th - 10th


Fundamentals of Computer Science (#2700)

Designed for those students beginning the study of computer science. Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  9th

Special Notes: PLTW Course


Mobile Application Development (#2711)

Designed to foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and deliver projects using mobile computing devices.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  9th - 12th

Prerequisites: Algebra I


Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Extended (#7842)

 

Designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  3.0 Grades:  12th

Prerequisites:  Algebra l and Geometry. Recommended: two Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster credits. Corequisite: Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster credits

Special Notes:  The course may include a work-based learning component. The course is recommended for students 16 years of age or older.


Practicum in STEM (#7841)

Designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  2.0 Grades:  12th

Prerequisites:  Algebra l and Geometry.  RPREQ:  2 credits from courses in STEM cluster

Special Notes:  The course may include a work-based learning component. The course is recommended for students 16 years of age or older.


Project-Based Research (First Time Taken) (#7971)

Designed to match students with a mentor from the business or professional community to develop an original project on a topic related to career interests.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  11th - 12th


Scientific Research and Design (#7860)

Designed to have the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program from problem identification, investigation, data collection, and analysis.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  11th - 12th

Prerequisites:  Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics, Chemistry (IPC) or Physics

Special Notes:  This course is available for Dual Credit. Please see your counselor. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. Students may take this course with different course content for a maximum of three credits. 


Solid State Electronics (#7834)

Designed to apply engineering technical skills to troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic equipment and power electronic systems.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  11th - 12th

Prerequisites: AC/DC Electronics


Student to Industry Connection (#7851)

 

Designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop professional relationships and learn virtual etiquette.

Term:  Full Year Credits:  1.0 Grades:  11th - 12th

Special Notes:  The course may include a work-based learning component.  The course is recommended for students 16 years of age or older.

 

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