This exploratory course provides experiences in energy, power, and transportation technologies and how they are utilized to serve the needs and wants of society. Students study the characteristics, availability, conversion, control, transmission, and storage of energy and power. Principles of radiant, electrical, fluid, and mechanical power, and land, air, sea, and space transportation are studied. Environmental issues are also discussed. This is a research activity course designed to provide an opportunity for research, design, and development activities in one or more of the technology systems of communication, computer applications, construction, energy, power, transportation, and manufacturing.
Students pursue new knowledge and solve real-world problems.
Activities include research, data collection, problem solving, designing, developing prototypes, and working models. Preparing Students for the Future.