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Engineering
Engineering
About the Program
The Engineering Pathway is for students interested in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills with a focus on design, comprehensive engineering principles, advanced manufacturing, and career preparation. This program is a blend of classroom instruction and hands on project development in both small and large group settings. The Salem CTE Engineering program and its Instructor are Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Certified and provide students with the opportunity to earn 12 college credits over the course of three classes through the CCSNH Early College Program. The Architecture and Structural Engineering sequence has the opportunity to earn 6 college credits over the course of two classes through the same program.
Instructors
John Seeman
After graduating from Clarkson University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Biomedical Engineering, I spent a year teaching Advanced Robotics Development in Texas where we had a partnership with NASA and the Johnson Space Center. Starting in 2016, I moved back to the northeast and began working as the Salem CTE Engineering teacher where I spent many years re-structuring the program and building a robust advisory to ensure opportunities for all of my students. I am also the Faculty Advisor for the FIRST Robotics Team at Salem High School, FRC Team 6324.
I am a certified PLTW Engineering Teacher for Introduction to Engineering Design (Engineering 1), Principles of Engineering (Engineering 2), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Engineering 3), and Civil Engineering and Architecture (Architecture and Structural Engineering 1 and 2). I am also a certified Scrum Master and maintain affiliate partnerships with CCSNH.
Courses
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Grades 9-12, 1 Credit (EC), Semester, Every day
The first course in the engineering sequence will introduce you to basic engineering design principles and teach you how to digitally model and physically create objects of your own. Students learn to use advanced computer design software, 3D printers, and basic machinery and techniques in the fabrication lab. You will develop marketable, transferable skills useful in multiple career pathways. This course follows the Project Lead the Way, Introduction to Engineering Design curriculum.
Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra I or Math 8 Algebra or teacher recommendation.
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Grades 9-12, 1 Credit (EC), Semester, Every day
The second course in the engineering sequence goes beyond the design step to teach you the skills needed to construct and test an object of your own. Emphasis is to build strategies and techniques for testing and analysis. Students work on multiple hands-on projects and problems that integrate intermediate fabrication and solid modeling tools. A focus will be on developing interpersonal and team-based skills essential for career and college success. This course follows the Project Lead the Way, Principles of Engineering curriculum.
Prerequisite: C or better in Engineering 1 or teacher recommendation.
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Grades 10-12, 2 Credits (EC), Year, Every day
The third course in the engineering sequence, this full-year program incorporates advanced engineering and fabrication techniques as well as computer numeric control (CNC) operation into previously learned engineering skills and processes. Students will also have the opportunity to earn multiple Industry Recognized Certifications in workplace safety and Agile project management. Students will work on team-based capstone designs and develop working prototypes in the fabrication lab. This course follows the Project Lead the Way, Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Capstone curricula.
Students will earn college credit through the Early College program.
Prerequisite: C or better in Engineering 2 or teacher recommendation. -
Grades 9-12, 1 Credit (EC), Semester, Every Day
The first course in the Architecture and Structural Engineering sequence, ASE1 will introduce students to the basics of architectural design and structural engineering with a focus on residential design and structures. Students will learn the basics of architecture style, residential construction standards and structural modeling over the course of the semester-long class. Students will also work with makerspace equipment to develop their 3D modeling, physical modeling, and structural design skills.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Algebra 1 or teacher recommendation.
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Grades 10-12, 1 Credit (EC), Semester, Every day
The second course in the Architecture and Structural Engineering sequence, ASE2 will continue from ASE1, pursuing a deeper understanding of architecture and structural design language and technology with a focus on design and structures for commercial applications. Throughout this course students will work on a culminating commercial design project where they will research community needs, relevant building codes, perform site work, perform structural loading analyses, and ultimately design a green community center.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Architecture and Structural Engineering 1 or teacher recommendation.