West High School
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Students will have the opportunity to participate in multiple engineering pathways. Beginning in their freshman year students will have the option of Civil Engineering and Architecture or Engineering Technology pathways. Any student entering the program as a junior also has the opportunity to participate in the Manufacturing Operations pathway.
Engineering Technologies faculty give students a hands-on learning experience through a diverse array of projects, from developing a solar car to designing a cutting-edge device to track packages. Graduates of Engineering Technologies at Columbus State can then transfer to a four-year college or go straight into the workforce. All tuition and books fees are covered by AEP.
| Civil Engineering and Architecture Pathway |
| 9th Grade |
| Introduction to Engineering Design |
| 10th Grade |
| Principles of Engineering |
| 11th Grade |
| Digital Electronics |
| 12th Grade |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture |
Students will earn up to 12 college credits toward an Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree from Columbus State Community College upon successful completion of all four courses.
| Manufacturing Operations Pathway |
| 11th Grade |
| Semester A: Intro to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) |
| Semester B: Manufacturing Operations |
| 12th Grade |
| Semester A: Machine Tools |
| Semester B: CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control) with Industrial Mills and Lathes. |
Successful completion of these courses allows students who enter the program in the 11th grade to earn a CNC Machine Operator Certification.
| Engineering Technology Pathway |
| 9th Grade |
| Introduction to Engineering Design |
| 10th Grade |
| Principles of Engineering |
| 11th Grade |
| Semester A: Intro to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)Semester B: Manufacturing Operations |
| 12th Grade |
| Semester A: Machine Tools |
| Semester B: CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control) with Industrial Mills and Lathes. |
Students will earn up to 12 college credits toward an Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree from Columbus State Community College upon successful completion of all four courses.
| Additional College Course Opportunities | |
| PSY 1100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| HIST 1152 American History Since 1877 | 3 credits |
| SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1100 Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2367 Composition II | 3 credits |
| STAT 1350 Elementary Statistics | 3 credits |
| COLS 1101 College Success Skills | 1 credit |
Credits Count students may earn additional college credits by taking other Dual Credit courses offered at their school.
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