CTE course descriptions.docx

MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GENERAL CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Career Preparation I (2 period) - 837300

Credits: 2, 1 year. This class awards credit for one period of daily classroom instruction and 10 hours of work per week at approved businesses. Students learn about the real world of work through experience. Students must secure and maintain a job for the entire school year. This class requires two slots (class periods) in the student schedule.

Career Preparation II (2 period) - 837301

Career Prep I Extended (3 period) - 837300EX

Credits: 3, 1 year. This class awards credit for one period of daily classroom instruction and 15 hours of work per week at approved businesses. Students learn about the real world of work through experience. Students must secure and maintain a job for the entire school year. This class requires two slots {class periods) in the student schedule.

Career Prep II Extended (3 periods) - 837301EX

General Employability SC

This course is designed to guide students in obtaining the knowledge and necessary employability skills that are transferable among various jobs and careers and essential in any employment situation. Students will learn and apply a basic understanding of what is expected in the workplace. Soft skills will be emphasized.

AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES

Advanced Animal Science - 83451N

Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of livestock production's human, scientific, and technological dimensions. Instruction is designed to allow for applying scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences.

Advanced Floral Design - 83522

Advanced floral design is a career and technical education (CTE) course that teaches students how to create unique floral arrangements for events and occasions. Students who take advanced floral design can prepare for postsecondary programs in floral design or special events design. They can also participate in extracurricular activities like career and technical student organizations. The course has a $35 supply fee.

Ag Mechanics and Metal Technology - 83431N

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics related to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metalworking techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations. The course has a $35 supply fee.

Ag Power Systems - 83103

Agricultural Power Systems is designed to develop an understanding of power and control systems related to energy sources, small and large power systems, and agricultural machinery. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the workplace; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations. The course has a $35 supply fee.

Ag Structures Design & Fabrication – 83433

To prepare for mechanized agriculture and technical systems careers, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural structure design and fabrication, including planning, equipment usage, and project completion. This course is designed to allow students to build projects associated with exhibition and sale. It has a $35 supply fee.

Equine Science – 84462

This is an animal science-based course in which students will gain knowledge and skills related to animal systems. Units of study will include horses, donkeys, and mules. This course will allow students to research careers in animal science, including large animal and equine veterinary.

Floral Design - 83512N

Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design and their understanding of the management of floral enterprises. By analyzing artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus developing lifelong skills to make informed judgments and evaluations. A $35 fee is required.

Greenhouse Operation and Production - 81571-1

Greenhouse Operation and Production is designed to develop an understanding of greenhouse production techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in plant systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.

Livestock Production - 83101

Students will learn about various careers in animal science, breeds of livestock, feeding and nutrition, genetics, evaluation and selection of livestock, and simple medical procedures. Animal species to be addressed in this course will include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.

Practicum in Ag Mech (2x) – 83416

This is a lab-oriented or internship-designed course focused on agricultural mechanics. It has a $35 lab fee and requires two periods in the student's schedule. Students take this course after they have already taken a Practicum in Ag Mechanics.

Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Ag Mech) – 83415

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in various locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences, such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster®. A lab-oriented or internship-modeled course designed for students focused on Ag Mechanics. The course has a $35 supply fee and requires two slots (class periods) in the student schedule.

Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Floral) – 83515

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in various locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences, such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster®—a lab-oriented or internship-modeled course designed for students focusing on Floral Design. The course has a $35 supply fee and requires two slots (class periods) in the student schedule.

Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Vet) - 83315

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in various locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences, such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster®. A lab-oriented or internship-modeled course designed for students focused on Vet Med. The course requires two slots (class periods) in the student schedule.

Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources - 83411N

A comprehensive course designed to introduce beginning students to global agriculture. The course includes an overview of agricultural career development, leadership, communications, personal finance, animal and plant science, and agriculture mechanics. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other Agricultural Science courses.

Ag Leadership -83408

This course is meant for current agricultural students who are preparing for and working on CDE, LDE, and SAE projects/competitions.

Project-Based Research I -Ag Leadership II - 83010

This course is meant for current agricultural students who are preparing for and working on CDE, LDE, and SAE projects/competitions.

Project-Based Research II - Ag Leadership Ill - 83020

This course is meant for current agricultural students who are preparing for and working on CDE, LDE, and SAE projects/competitions.

Project-Based Research Ill - Ag Leadership IV - 83030

This course is meant for current agricultural students who are preparing for and working on CDE, LDE, and SAE projects/competitions.

Small Animal Management - 84461

This is an animal science-based course in which students will gain knowledge and skills related to animal systems. Units of study will include small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, dogs, and cats. This course will allow students to research careers in animal science, including small animal veterinarians.

Veterinary Medical Applications - 83462N

This is an animal science-based course in which students will gain knowledge and skills related to animal systems. Units studied in this course include veterinary practices related to large and small animal species. Students must have taken one animal-focused course: Equine, Small Animal, or Livestock.

ARTS, AUDIO, VIDEO TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

Audio Video Production I - 83166

This class is for students who have completed Principles of Arts, AV & Communications. Students can collaborate with other class members to film, edit, and produce district video projects and morning announcements. Students may also work and/or prepare material for the football scoreboard. Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro will be utilized.

Audio Video Production II + Lab - 83267

It is intended for serious students committed to working in a 2-period class setting on district video projects related to morning announcements, sports, scoreboards, highlight videos, and other events.

Commercial Photography I • 83521

This class replaces the old journalism/photojournalism class and is a required pre requisite to any Newspaper/Yearbook courses (classified as Graphic Design and/or Commercial Photography 11, etc.)

Commercial Photography II (Newspaper) • 83844

This is the second-level Newspaper course. Students should first take Commercial Photography I and Graphic Design I (Newspaper).

Commercial Photography II (Yearbook} - 83854

This is the second-level Yearbook course. Students should first take Commercial Photography I and Graphic Design I (Yearbook).

Fashion Design I • 8361ON

Fashion careers span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. This course is designed to develop the technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications career cluster. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of fashion and the textile and apparel industries.

Fashion Design II - 83621

Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the fashion industry with an emphasis on design and construction.

Graphic Design & Illustration I - 83712N

This introductory course explores the various elements and principles of design and how they fit together. Graphic Design uses computer and page layout software to arrange text and images on a page for printing. An emphasis is placed on terminology, design techniques, color, and software training. This course introduces digital drawing strategies, concepts, and specialized illustration techniques. Students will create digital illustrations using Microsoft Word and Adobe Illustrator. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint will also be used extensively to create projects.

Graphic Design & Illustration I (Newspaper) - 83843

Graphic Design & Illustration I (Yearbook) - 83853

This course is the first-level Yearbook course. Students should first take Commercial Photography I.

Graphic Design & Illustration II - 83717

This advanced course requires an in-depth study of the various elements and principles of design and how they fit together. Emphasis is placed on terminology, design techniques, color, and software training. This course also introduces digital drawing strategies, concepts, and specialized illustration techniques. Students will create digital illustrations using Microsoft Word and Adobe Illustrator. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint will also be used extensively to create projects.

Graphic Design & Illustration II (Newspaper) - 83845

This course is the third-level Newspaper course. Students should first take Commercial Photography I, Graphic Design I (Newspaper), and Commercial Photography II (Newspaper 2).

Graphic Design & Illustration II (Yearbook) - 83855

This course is the third-level Yearbook course. Students should first take Commercial Photography I, Graphic Design I (Yearbook), and Commercial Photography II (Yearbook 2).

Pract AV Pro (1x) - 83745

This class is for students selected to work on video announcements, scoreboards, and special projects. Students will collaborate with other class members to film, edit, and produce campus and district video projects. Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro will be utilized.

Practicum in Fashion Design - 83632

Students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion, with an emphasis on promotion and retailing. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Practicum in Fashion Design II - PFD2

Practicum in Graphic Design - 83718

This course can be repeated once. Students are expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry, focusing on skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Practicum in Graphic Design 11- 83818

Students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry further, focusing on advanced skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Principles of Arts, AV & Communications - 83060

Students in this first-year audio/video production class will learn the following skills: filming, interviewing, reporting, writing for broadcast, using video cameras, and editing. They should also work well with people and be dependable and trustworthy. Adobe Creative Cloud software will be utilized.

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Business Law - 83214

The study of Business Law introduces students to laws pertaining to individuals' business and personal transactions. Students learn how and where our laws originated, how they are enforced, and how unjust laws can be changed. Contracts, leases, wills, and employee/ employer relationships are explored. Laws that apply to minors, families, and consumers are studied. The course stresses ethical behavior and good citizenship.

Business Management - 83445

This course is designed to familiarize students with business management concepts and functions, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Students will also demonstrate interpersonal and project-management skills.

Entrepreneurship - 83441

Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining the feasibility of an idea using research, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products and services. In addition, students will understand the capital required, the desired return on investment, and the potential for profit.

Practicum in Business Management - 83446

This course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in the areas of business, entrepreneurship, and/or accounting. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. They develop a foundation of business's economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Can be lab-based in a classroom or a paid/unpaid work experience.

Accounting I - 83111

The students learn the language of business and how to keep financial records for sole proprietorships and partnerships. They can improve their problem-solving abilities, evaluate work, interpret data, and communicate effectively. In the last six weeks, students will also use QuickBooks to learn computerized accounting. The course is especially worthwhile for anyone thinking about majoring in business in college. Since many college degree plans require one or more courses in accounting, taking accounting in high school gives the student a distinct advantage.

Dollars & Sense - 84213

Dollars and Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, money management processes, decision-making skills, and the impact of technology on personal financial literacy skills. Students learn about checking and savings accounts, simple tax preparation, and basic investment ideas.

Financial Analysis (Accounting Ill) - 83312

Students apply technical skills to develop knowledge and competencies in business's economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

Financial Mathematics - 23613

Financial Mathematics is a course about personal money management. Students will apply critical thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors.

Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance - 83716

Students gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. They also analyze the sales process and financial management principles. Students may explore resume-building, technical writing strategies, and software applications.

Social Media Marketing - 84151N

The course will investigate how the marketing community measures success in the new world of social media. Students will manage an organization's successful social media presence, understand techniques for gaining customer and consumer buy-in to achieve marketing goals, properly select social media platforms to engage consumers and monitor and measure the results of these efforts.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing - 84141N

This course will give students a thorough understanding of marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports, sporting events, and entertainment. Topics will include basic marketing, target marketing, event marketing, sponsorship, promotions, marketing plans and proposals, and management techniques. In this class, students will operate and market their own professional sports franchise team through a simulation project.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Child Development - 83653

This course stresses good parenting skills. Instruction relates to prenatal and postnatal care, child development, and child guidance techniques. It provides an in-depth study of all aspects of knowledge and skills relating to child development and care.

Communication and Technology in Education

This course can satisfy the MHS Speech requirement. Communication and Technology in Education is an extended course of study designed to provide students with the fundamentals of planning, managing, and training needed to provide learning support in K-12 classrooms. Students will develop knowledge and skills regarding the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities in teaching related to educational technology and understand laws and pedagogical justifications regarding classroom technology use.

Counseling and Mental Health - 83798

Through simulated environments, students in this course will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in counseling or mental health. They will also gain knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications of their actions.

Instructional Practices - Ready, Set, Teach 1 - 83796N

"Credits: 2, 1 year (2 periods)

This course allows students to explore an exciting teaching career through classroom instruction and applying skills in a school setting. Students will observe and experience various aspects of teaching as they rotate through Midway ISO schools and facilities. This field-based internship provides students with a hands-on learning experience in child development and principles of effective teaching practices. Course content includes leadership concepts and skills, employability skills, information on careers in education, and child growth and development related to children pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Classroom management skills, teaching methods and skills, special needs children, and differentiated instruction methods for children are studied."

Practicum in Education & Training - Ready, Set, Teach 2 - 83896N

Principles of Education and Training - 83797N

This course is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available in education and training, including those of educational aides, teachers, administrators, and professional support services.

HEALTH SCIENCE

Anatomy and Physiology - 33133

This course is designed for students to gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems. Students will conduct laboratory and field investigations and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem-solving.

GWAHCA AM - 83902AM

This course is a schedule placeholder for the Greater Waco Advanced Health Care Academy. GWAHCA is available to 11th and 12th-grade students who have completed the Certified Nurse’s Assistant Program at MHS and are interested in an Advanced CNA Program or Nursing as a future career.

GWAHCA PM - 83902PM

This course is a schedule placeholder for the Greater Waco Advanced Health Care Academy. GWAHCA is available to 11th and 12th-grade students who have completed the Certified Nurses Assistant Program at MHS and are interested in an Advanced CNA Program or Nursing as a future career.

Health Science Theory - 83892

This course is designed to develop advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences to continue their knowledge and skill development. Health Science Theory is REQUIRED for students who plan to take a Practicum in Health Science for CMA.

Human Body Systems (PLTW) - 83894

Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Manikin, use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration, and take on roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.

Lifetime Wellness - 8461ON

This course will teach students the basics of nutrition, exercise, and how the body uses food to maintain health. Other topics may include dating violence, bullying/cyberbullying, interpersonal health, alcohol/drug awareness, and sex education.

Medical Interventions (PLTW) - 83895

Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. They explore how to detect and fight infection, screen and evaluate the code in human DNA, evaluate cancer treatment options, and prevail when the body's organs begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to various immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics interventions.

Medical Terminology - 83890

This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. Students identify proper use in a medical environment by relating terms to body systems. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student's ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Pathophysiology - 33234

Pathophysiology students study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology.

Practicum in Health Science - Clinical & Certifications - 83794N

"Credits: 2, 1 year (2 periods)

Designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in various locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a health science career through further education and employment. Professional integrity in the health science industry depends on accepting ethical and legal responsibilities.

Successful program completion allows the student to take the state certification test to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Students must have their transportation. Fees are involved. Students must be 16 by the end of the course. Course enrollment is limited. Students are strongly encouraged to join HOSA. This class requires two slots (class periods) in the student schedule.

Principles of Biomedical Science (PLTW) - 83893

In the introductory course of the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person's life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design experiments to solve problems.

Principles of Health Science - 83792N

This course is designed to develop health-care-specific knowledge and skills in effective communications, ethical and legal responsibilities, client care, safety, first aid, and CPR. It prepares the student for transition to clinical or work-based experiences in health care.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Culinary Arts I – 83938

Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification or other appropriate industry certifications. This course is offered as a laboratory-based course.

Foundations of Restaurant Management - 83674

Students will gain an understanding of food service-restaurant operations and the importance of communicating effectively to diverse audiences, purposes, and situations in food service-restaurant operations and management. They will learn how the front and back of the house of management operate and collaborate and obtain value-added certifications in the industry to help launch themselves into restaurant/food service careers.

Introduction to Culinary Arts - 83694

This course emphasizes the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of various food service operations. It will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills—all focused on the food service industry.

Principles of Hospitality & Tourism - 83671

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism introduces students to an industry encompassing lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, and food/beverage operations. Students learn knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine the characteristics needed for success in that industry.

Travel & Tourism Management - 83672

Travel and Tourism Management incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry, destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts.

HUMAN SERVICES

Principles of Human Services - 83691N

This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care services, clothing, textiles, and food and nutrition. Each student will gain knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Science 1 (PLTW CSE) - 83807

PLTW Computer Science Essentials: Students may also earn one LOTE credit when taken in sequence. With an emphasis on computational thinking and collaboration, CSE students create apps using visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with Python. They will learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice and address topics and problems important to them.

Computer Science 2 (PLTW CSP) - 83808

PLTW Computer Science Principles: Students may earn LOTE credit when taken in sequence. This PLTW course promotes computational thinking coding fundamentals and introduces computational tools that foster creativity. This includes student awareness of the tremendous demand for computer scientists and those with computational thinking skills and engages students to consider issues raised by the impact of computing on society.

Computer Science 3 (PLTW CSA) - 83809

PLTW Computer Science A: When taken in sequence, students may earn one LOTE credit. This course focuses on further developing computational thinking skills using the Java programming language. Students collaborate to create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and web-based databases.

Cybersecurity Capstone (PLTW) - 83830

Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore advanced concepts related to cybersecurity ethics, laws, and operations.

Digital Electronics (PLTW) - 83801N

This course is part of the PLTW sequence and teaches applied logic through work with electronic circuitry, which students construct and test for functionality. It is recommended for 10th or 11th grade.

Practicum in Information Technology (PLTW) - 83832

Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems.

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND SECURITY

Court Systems & Practices - 83215

This course is an overview of the federal and state course systems. It identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types of rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation.

Criminal Investigations - 83798

Criminal Investigation is a course that introduces students to the profession of criminal investigations. Students will understand the essential functions of criminal investigations and procedures and learn how to investigate or follow up during investigations. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to criminal investigation, crime scene processing, evidence collection, fingerprinting, and courtroom presentation. Through case studies and simulated crime scenes, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprint analysis, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, shoe and tire impressions, bite marks, drugs, tool marks, firearms and ammunition, blood spatter, digital evidence, and other evidence.

Forensic Science - 16532

This course uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes, assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior.

Law Enforcement I Dual Credit- online only - 16504

CRIJ 1313 - The MCC course title is Juvenile Justice System. A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juvenile law, the role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. Students must complete the MCC dual credit enrollment process and meet all eligibility requirements. One semester course, three college credit hours earned.

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Dual Credit - online only – 16505

CRIJ 1301 - the MCC course title is Intro to Criminal Justice. This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime, criminal law, and justice agencies and processes, and an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures. Students must complete the MCC dual credit enrollment process and meet all eligibility requirements. One semester course, three college credit hours earned.

ENGINEERING

Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) - 83802N

Aerospace Engineering is an innovative course that will expose students to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering through the fields of aeronautics, aerospace engineering, and related areas of study. Students will be engaged in lessons in engineering design problems related to aerospace information systems, astronautics, rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences, the biology of space science, and systems engineering. In teams, students will utilize hands-on activities, projects, and problems and be exposed to various situations faced by aerospace engineers. Students will also use 3D design software to help design solutions to proposed problems.

Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW) - 83803

Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architectural design software. Field trips and projects supplement this course.

Engineering Design & Development (PLTW) - 83803N

A potential final course in the PLTW sequence. Likely for students not interested in building an airplane.

Engineering Science {PLTW POE) - 83813

This class is intended for Project Lead the Way engineering program students. Students will employ STEM concepts to solve real-world challenge situations and develop problem-solving skills to apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. They will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Foundations of Cybersecurity (PLTW) – 83810

Foundations of Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy. Nationally, computational resources are vulnerable and frequently attacked; in Cybersecurity, students solve problems by understanding and closing these vulnerabilities. This course raises students' knowledge of a commitment to ethical computing behavior.

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) - 83799N

This course focuses on four major units: Design and Modeling, Design Solutions, Reverse Engineering, and Design Problems. Students will design, create, and analyze models using specialized computer software in these units. A special focus is on brainstorming, teamwork, and bringing a product to market through appropriate packaging and marketing.

Practicum in STEM - 83831

This course is associated with Tango Flight, where students engage with industry and collegiate partners to build a working two-person aircraft over a two-year period. This course is a two-period investment.

MANUFACTURING

Robotics I - 83806

Students will implement the design process to transfer academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. They will build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs. Additionally, students will explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry.

Robotics II - 83816

Students will explore artificial intelligence and programming in the robotic and automation industry. Through the implementation of the design process, students will transfer academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. Students will build prototypes and use software to test their designs.

GWAMA AM - 83901AM

This course is a schedule placeholder for the Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy. Counselors will coordinate with the GWAMA administration to schedule specific classes.

GWAMA PM - 83901PM

This course is a schedule placeholder for the Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy. Counselors will coordinate with the GWAMA administration to schedule specific classes.