Engineering pathway

This pathway teaches you about engineering related careers, product design, robotics, and automation. Engineers use scientific, statistical and mathmatical formulas and processes to develop solutions for real-world technical programs. They design and develop buildings, structures, electrical control systems, water transporation systems, airplanes, machines and other instruments.

IN-DEMAND CAREERS

Computer Hardware Engineer - $$$$

Mechanical Engineer - $$$

Electronics Engineer - $$$$

Industrial Engineer - $$$

Building Inspectors - $$$

Mechanical Drafter - $$

Civil Engineer - $$$

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Salary ranges based on Larimer County Workforce data:     ($) $25k-$49k       ($$) $50k-$74k       ($$$) $75k-$99k       ($$$$) $100k +

Engineering Pathway Planning Guides

Create a four-year high school plan aligned with PSD graduation requirements for your school, beginning with the Class of 2029 and beyond.

Suggested Course Sequence

Level 1 Course

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (2279/2279MYP)

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS

Course Description & Outline

Level 2 Courses

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (2370)

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: PHS

Course Description & Outline

FRCC MECHANICAL DESIGN I (2210CEFRHS)

5 PSD/3 FRCC Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS,

Course Description & Outline

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES A/B (6331S1/6331S2)

10 Math Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, TMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED SYSTEMS A (2205)

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, TMHS

Course Description & Outline

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (6880)

5 Science Credits

Offered at: FRHS, PHS

Course Description
This course is an interdisciplinary survey of the major aspects of aviation and space technology. Students study the history of flight and aerospace through research projects and various activities such as flight simulation scale model construction wind tunnel research and flight ground school topics. Science and math are used in the study of principles of flight aircraft control propulsion navigation rocketry and space travel. Career opportunities in the aerospace field are explored with field trips and guest speakers.

STEM ACADEMY SURVEY (9938)

5 Elective Credits

Offered at: FRHS

Course Description
STEM Survey (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) will introduce students to various theoretical and real life aspects of STEM content. Career overviews, 21st century skills required for success in STEM fields, technical writing, project design and implementation, and capstone project idea development will all be explored. students will collaborate with mentors from the STEM community to enhance learning. This course is intended for students who may be interested in enrolling in the STEM Academy. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FRHS

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (2130S1/S2)

10 Elective Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity
  • Industry Certification Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS

Course Description
This course will be the first course in a three-course set for students to learn and operate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). At the completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the FAA Drone Pilot Certification Test. Throughout this course, students will learn to operate, maintain, and the design structure behind Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Students will learn about the history and types of UAS, Safety and Regulations, Basic Aviation/Aeronautics, Assembly and Structure, and Basic Operations. This course will prepare students in the growing industry of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the private, hobbyist, and government careers. (10 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS

INTRO TO TECHNICAL DRAWING & DESIGN A/B (2220/2221)

5 Fine Arts Credit each

Offered at: TMHS

Course Description

Level 3 Courses

FRCC SOLIDWORKS/ MECHANICAL (2221S1CEFR)

5 PSD/3 FRCC Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity
  • Industry Certification Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS

Course Description & Outline

FRCC ADVANCED SOLIDWORKS (2221S1CEFR)

5 PSD/3 FRCC Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity
  • Industry Certification Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS

Course Description & Outline

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A A/B (6330S1/S2) (6330

10 Math Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS B (2206S1) (2206

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: PHS

Course Description & Outline

Level 4 Courses

CAPSTONE: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY A/B (2295S1/S2)

10 Fine Art Credits

  • Capstone Opportunity

Offered at: PHS, RMHS

Course Description & Outline

WORK-BASED LEARNING: ENGINEERING (2214) (2214)

Variable Elective Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS

Course Description & Outline

Go Beyond the Classroom

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FRCC

Front Range Community College

Engineering Program

NTHs

National Technical Honor Society

PSD Engineering & STEM Teachers

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Fort Collins High School

Charles Hubbeling 

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Fossil Ridge High School

Daniel Dannahower 

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Poudre High School

Josh Weissman 

Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain High School

Rob Ufer

Dave Weber 

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Timnath Middle High School

Kev Murray 

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