Do you want to explore Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science? Teach 105 explores these four technologies through hands-on activities and remote learning!
Civil Engineering Identify various civil engineering projects and the role that civil engineering plays in each. Apply civil engineering methods and calculations to a simple design and civil engineering project.
Mechanical Engineering Demonstrate simple 3D CAD modelling skills, basic shop skills and safety techniques, and identify the design elements associated with the completion of a small mechanical engineering project.
Electronics Create a simple electronics circuit, describe simple microcontroller programming concepts, and list the elements of and build a small electronics project.
Computer Science Use a programming language to examine the fundamentals of software design and development.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to careers and basic skills in Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Students will complete a project in each of the 4 areas. This course is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to explore the 4 technology areas and support their career and post-secondary decision making.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Identify careers in the 4 technology fields (Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Science)
2. Civil – Identify various civil engineering projects and the role that civil engineering plays in each, apply civil engineering methods and calculations to a simple design and civil engineering project
3. Mechanical – demonstrate simple 3D CAD modelling skills, basic shop skills and safety techniques, and identify the design elements associated with the completion of a small mechanical engineering project.
4. Electronics – create a simple electronics circuit, describe simple microcontroller programming concepts, and list the elements of and build a small electronics project.
5. Computer Science – use a programming language to examine the fundamentals of software design and development.
Course Details
Length of Course: 39 hours – 13 weeks
Course Structure: 3 hours per week – 1 orientation session, 9 hours per Technology area
Credits: 4 Credits
Class Size: 16 minimum – 18 maximum students per section
Anticipated Audience: Grades 10-12 students
Prerequisites: None
Location: Online / Camosun Interurban Campus
See Mr. Wheeler or Samantha in the Career Center for more information or to apply.