About Engineering

Engineering

"Engineering covers many fields and many skills. Engineers are scientists, inventors, designers, builders, and great thinkers. They push the boundaries of human knowledge and seek to better understand and improve the state of the world. If you enjoy identifying a problem, coming up with solutions, and turning ideas into reality, then Engineering may be the right career pathway for you."

-excerpts from the 2020-21 FBISD High School Course Selection Guide

Campus-Level Courses

Construction

Engineering

Introduction to Engineering Design
Offered In: 9–11 • Prerequisites: None
Description: Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. Working both individually and in teams, students will design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software and use of an engineering notebook to document their work. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Engineering Science (Advanced CTE Course)
Offered In: 10–12 • Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design; Algebra I and Biology; currently enrolled in Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), or Physics
Description: Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem-solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Engineering Design and Development (Advanced CTE Course) 
Offered In: 12 • AP Prerequisites: Civil Engineering and Architecture
Description: This is the capstone course for students in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program. The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in Engineering Design and Development as they identify an issue to research, design, and test a solution to present to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed by taking their project from design to completion, proving themselves ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.