The courses listed below are currently offered at Chapin High School and are aligned with the Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs of Study for the state of Texas. As of Fall 2019, these courses are listed as Tier 1 courses in El Paso ISD.
These courses are generally taken during Freshman and Sophom*ore years:Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
-Grade Placement: 9 or 10Pre-requisite: None (Required of all incoming magnet students)Designed for 9th or 10th grade students, the major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students use 3D modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
Aerospace Engineering(AE)
Grade Placement: 9-11 Preferred Pre-requisite: IED
Aerospace Engineering is the study of the engineering discipline which develops new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration. The course explores the evolution of flight, flight fundamentals, navigation and control, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, orbital mechanics, ergonomics, remotely operated systems and related careers. Inadditionthe course presents alternative applications for aerospace engineering concepts.
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Principles of Engineering (POE)
Grade Placement: 11-12 Pre-requisite: Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, Algebra 2 Preferred Pre-requisite: IED
This survey course of engineering exposes students to major concepts they'll encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges, documenting their work and communicating solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Grade Placement: 11-12 Preferred Pre-requisite: IED
Students apply what they learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture to the design and development of a property. Working in teams, students explore hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to help them design solutions to solve major course projects. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
Digital Electronics (DE)
Grade Placement: 11 Preferred Pre-requisite: IED
Digital Electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, and high-definition televisions. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Grade Placement: 11-12 Preferred Pre-requisite: IED
Students answer the question: How are things made? What processes go into creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has the automation changed the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to these questions, they learn about the history of manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation. The course is built around several key concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics, and flexible manufacturing systems.
Principles of Information Technology (with opportunity to test for Comptiia certification) Fundamentals of Computer Science (beginning Fall 2023) (with opportunity for Python certifications) Computer Science I (CS)
Computer Science Principles (Advanced Placement CSP)
-Grade Placement: 9-12 Preferred Pre-requisite: Algebra 1
Foundations of Cybersecurity (CS)
-Grade Placement: 11-12 Preferred Pre-requisite: CS1, CSP, CSA and/or Teacher recommendation
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Medical Interventions (MI)
Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Grade Placement: 11-12
Biomedical Innovations (BI)
Grade Placement: 11-12
In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.
One of these courses is taken during the Senior year:
Engineering and Design Development (EDD)
-Grade Placement: 12 (Required of all 12th graders)
Capstone course in which students work independently or in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the four preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report, and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. College credit can be earned through universities in partnership with PLTW.
Advanced Placement Seminar (AP)
-Grade Placement: 10-12 (Required of all 12th graders)
Capstone course in which students develop and practice the skills in research, collaboration, and communication that they need in any academic discipline. They investigate topics in a variety of subject areas, write research-based essays, and design and give presentations both individually and as part of a team. Student Performance Tasks serve as part of the complete AP test. College credit can be earned through universities in partnership with College Board.
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All Chapin Magnet students are part of the HB5 and CTE STEM Endorsem*nts within Texas' approved Programs of Study courses. Beginning Junior year, students will select from a menu of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) MICRO-Pathway courses that align with their STEM interests.
1) Aerospace Engineering, 2) Civil Engineering and Architecture, 3) Computer Science and Computer Engineering, 4) Electrical Engineering and Electronics, 5) Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering 6) Biomedical Sciences.
Please view course descriptions and the PLTW website for specific information on each course.
Pathway Schedule sheets reflect CTE-STEM Magnet pathway courses that support the Texas Foundational Graduation Plan and CTE coherent sequence of courses. Advanced mathematics and science classes are required for each Pre-Engineering Magnet students and may exceed the HB5 with endorsem*nt and DLA graduation requirements.
Additional advanced electives are linked to pathways to offer students rigorous, engaging learning opportunities; every effort is made by the Guidance/Counseling Center and the Magnet Coordinator's Office to create schedules that reflect the standards and criteria of graduation and the magnet program. As more CTE and advanced electives are offered, the Pathway Schedule sheets will continue to be revised.
Go to the Course Selection Process Tab to see more of the scope and sequence of classes. Registering for classes. All magnet students are required to take Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Science and the grade level PLTW course(s) offered for that year. Additionally, advanced electives are paired with pathways to enhance the expand the learning applications related to the students' interests in coursework, college, and potential careers. Elective offers are based on availability each, and each year we work to expand the options available to Huskies.
