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SAMPLE Sequence of Courses for ► Instructional Leaders ► Administrators ► Counselors ► Teachers/Faculty
Below are suggested courses that could result from steps 1-6 above. However, as an educational institution, course titles, descriptions and the sequence will be your own. This is a good model of courses for you to use as an example and to help you jump-start your process. Course content may be taught as concepts within other courses, or as modules or units of instruction.
 | The following courses are based on the Cluster Foundation Knowledge and Skills found at http://www.careerclusters.org/goto.cfm?id=92. These skills are reinforced through participation in student organization activities.  All courses should include awareness of energy conservation measures/"green computing" and general security and legal responsibilities.
 | Expectation
 | Learners will study the nature of technology and demonstrate knowledge of the functions of STEM in business and industry. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining a safe working environment, energy conservation, ethics, and on building interpersonal skills needed for working in the IT environment. Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge and behaviors of legal responsibilities by IT professionals. Students will explore a variety of IT career opportunities and develop a personal career plan to meet their career goals and objectives. This may be taught as a career exploration course component or as a course in conjunction with other foundation [NAME] courses.
 | Introductory Level Course Options (one or more)
 | Foundation/Introductory Course Option #1
 | 10004 Computer Applications:  Students will use technology tools to manage personal schedules and contact information, create memos and notes, prepare simple reports and other business communications, manage computer operations and file storage, and use electronic mail, Internet applications and potentially GIS to communicate, search for and access information. Students will develop skills related to word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications. Students will demonstrate knowledge of hardware components, classes of software, basic data communications components and trends, and technical knowledge of the Internet including Internet protocols. Students will demonstrate understanding of Internet security issues, how to use and troubleshoot Internet connections including Internet software, how to use virus protection techniques and how to use the Internet to communicate and collaborate. Students will install and configure software programs, demonstrate knowledge of Web page basics, apply knowledge of operating system principles, employ computer system interfaces and demonstrate a basic knowledge of quality assurance concepts.
 | Foundation/Introductory Course Option #2
 | 10002 Computing Systems:  Computing Systems courses offer a broad exploration of the use of computers in a variety of fields. These courses have a considerable range of content, but typically include the introduction of robotics and control systems, computer-assisted design, computer-aided manufacturing systems, and other computer technologies as they relate to industry applications.  -- Students will demonstrate knowledge and problem-solving skills in the area of operating systems and computer hardware. This would include, but not be limited to, storage and drives, system boards, processors, memory, peripherals and networks. Emphasis will be placed on speech and client-oriented communication skills.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of hardware components, classes of software, basic data communications components and trends, and technical knowledge of the Internet including Internet protocols. Students will demonstrate understanding of Internet security issues, how to use and troubleshoot Internet connections including Internet software, how to use virus protection techniques and how to use the Internet to communicate and collaborate. Students will install and configure software programs, demonstrate knowledge of Web page basics, apply knowledge of operating system principles, employ computer system interfaces and demonstrate a basic knowledge of quality assurance concepts.
 | Foundation/Introductory Course Option #3
 | [NAME] courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. These courses include (but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy. Engineering Applications courses provide students with an overview of the practical uses of a variety of engineering applications. Topics covered usually include hydraulics, pneumatics, computer interfacing, robotics, computer-aided design, computer numerical control, and electronics.
 | Foundation/Introductory Course Option #4
 | 21002 Engineering Applications Engineering Applications courses provide students with an overview of the practical uses of a variety of engineering applications. Topics covered usually include hydraulics, pneumatics, computer interfacing, robotics, computer-aided design, computer numerical control, and electronics.
 | Foundation/Introductory Course Option #5
 | 21003 Engineering Technology Engineering Technology courses provide students with the opportunity to focus on one or more areas of industrial technology. Students apply technological processes to solve real engineering problems; develop the knowledge and skills to design, modify, use, and apply technology; and may also design and build prototypes and working models. Topics covered in the course include the nature of technology, use of technology, and design processes.
 | The following courses are based on the Cluster Foundation Knowledge and Skills as well as the Pathway Knowledge and Skills found at http://www.careerclusters.org. These skills are reinforced through participation in student organization activities.
 | Technical Level Course Options (one or more)
 | 14251 Health Science / Principles of Biomedical Science Health Science courses integrate chemistry, microbiology, chemical reactions, disease processes, growth and development, and genetics with anatomy and physiology of the body systems. Typically, these courses reinforce science, mathematics, communications, health, and social studies principles and relate them to health care.
 | 14102 Medical Lab Technology/Human Body Systems Medical Lab Technology courses provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in health care-related laboratories. Topics include basic principles of anatomy and physiology, relevant concepts in microbiology and chemistry, and laboratory techniques (including preparation and analysis of various cultures and specimens). The courses may also cover such components as venipuncture, EKG, and CPR procedures.
 | 14105 Particular Topics in Diagnostic Services/Medical Interventions These courses examine particular topics in diagnostic services other than those already described. / Students investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore: how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course as well as the important roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future.
 | 14253 Pharmacology Pharmacology courses involve a study of how living animals can be changed by chemical substances, especially by the actions of drugs and other substances used to treat disease. Basic concepts of physiology, pathology, biochemistry, and bacteriology are typically brought into play as students examine the effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
 | 03056 AP Biology Adhering to the curricula recommended by the College Board and designed to parallel collegelevel introductory biology courses, AP Biology courses stress basic facts and their synthesis into major biological concepts and themes. These courses cover three general areas: molecules and cells (including biological chemistry and energy transformation); genetics and evolution; and organisms and populations (i.e., taxonomy, plants, animals, and ecology). AP Biology courses include college-level laboratory experiments.
 | 18305 Food Product Processing/Food Science Food Product Processing courses impart the knowledge and skills needed to produce and manufacture food products for the consumer market. These courses focus on food products while covering a variety of topics, such as quality selection and preservation, equipment care and sanitation, government regulations, marketing, consumer trends, and product research and development.
 | 22203 Food Science Food Science courses offer opportunities to study the composition, structure, and properties of foods and the chemical changes that occur during the processing, storage, preparation, and consumption of food. These courses often explore the effects of various materials, microorganisms, and processes on food products through laboratory experiments.
 | 21009 Robotics Robotics courses develop and expand students’ skills and knowledge so that they can design and develop robotic devices. Topics covered in the course may include mechanics, electrical and motor controls, pneumatics, computer basics, and programmable logic controllers.
 | Application Level Course Options (one or more)
 | 14255 Biomedical Innovation In this capstone course, students will design and conduct experiments related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease or illness. They will apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or to solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. They may work with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, physician’s office, or industry as they complete their work. Students will be expected to present the results of their work to an adult audience, which may include representatives from the local healthcare or business community or the school’s biomedical partnership team.
 | 21053 Emerging Technologies Emerging Technologies courses emphasize students’ exposure to and understanding of new and emerging technologies. The range of technological issues varies widely but typically include lasers, fiber options, electronics, robotics, computer technologies, CAD/CAM, communication modalities, and transportation technologies.
 | 21014 Biotechnical Engineering Biotechnical Engineering courses enable students to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in biology, physics, technology, and mathematics. Course content may vary widely, drawing upon diverse fields such as biomedical engineering, biomolecular genetics, bioprocess engineering, agricultural biology, or environmental engineering. Students may engage in problems related to biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, genetic engineering, agricultural biotechnology, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, human interfaces, bioprocesses, forensics, and bioethics.
 | 21252 Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering courses expose students to the tools, machines, and processes that may be encountered in the interface between manufacturing and engineering. In particular, these courses stress the study of properties and analysis of those materials: testing and processing metals, plastics, woods, ceramics, and composite materials utilized in the process of constructing usable products. These courses enable students to experience development of an idea into a finished product, with instruction in planning, designing, selecting materials, and using appropriate tools and machines.