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Applications of Engineering and Technology

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Applications of Engineering and Technology offers students an investigative view of the engineering profession and the fundamental skills utilized in the field. Students continue investigating engineering disciplines and related career paths. Students will expand leadership and teamwork skills through creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

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Apply the design process to problems that can be solved using methods of engineeringCreate a project scope which includes, but is not limited to, a Gantt chart, a budget, and a materials list. and PowerDesign, create, test, and perform calculations on simple machines, gear trains, and sprocketsInvestigate the application of multiple energy sources to a variety of systemsDescribe the features of and explain the differences between series and parallel circuitsUse a multimeter to measure current, voltage, and/or resistance to diagnoseAnalyze properties and functionalities of communication technologiesAnalyze properties and functionalities of laser and fiber optic technologies. and StructuresCalculate unknown forces using vectorsCalculate weight, density, mass, volume, and surface area of common itemsDesign, create, test, and perform calculations on structural members using real models and computerized simulationsUse 3D modeling software to examine properties and functionality of objectsDesign, create, and test fluid power devices powered by hydraulics and pneumaticsUse current programming languages to complete computer-based tasksConstruct the five-number summary for a set of dataCalculate the probability of single, sequential, and simultaneous events if they are independent, dependentSolve problems involving linear motion, projectiles, and objects in free-fall using kinematics
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