Students who choose to pursue the BHS STEM endorsement will complete all the traditional Brunswick High School graduation requirements while simultaneously completing a challenging and enriching selection of additional STEM core course requirements. These core course requirements will provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and experiences to help prepare them for post secondary STEM pursuits.
To meet the core course requirement for the STEM endorsement, students must complete the following additional courses beyond the BHS diploma requirements:
1) 4th year of math (BHS standard diploma requires three years of math)
2) 4th year of science (BHS standard diploma requires three years of science)
3) 1 of the following technology courses (not required for standard BHS diploma):
- Introduction to Drafting Technology/CAD
This is an introductory course in drafting/CAD that will teach students the basis of plan production/development using computer- aided design software. Emphasis will be placed on precision and accuracy, proper tool and command usage and plotting accuracy. Plans from a variety of design fields will be used and industry standards will be followed. This class is eligible for college credit through dual enrollment with SMCC.
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- Architectural Drawing and Design
This course will introduce students to the basics of architectural design. Students will study the history of architectural styles, basic house designs, kitchen styles, floor plan development, stair design, door and window styles, and the creation of elevations and perspectives all through the use of Chief Architect software. Students will create a partial set of plans of their own design as a final project.
4) Engineering Design Technology I (not required for standard BHS diploma)
Tools and techniques of metalworking are used to approach engineering problems. Design and problem solving are featured in this class as students collaborate to design, construct, and test bridges and simple robotic devices. Shop safety, machine procedures, and welding are covered as students move from the theoretical to the practical application to bring their ideas to life.
5) Engineering Design Technology II (not required for standard BHS diploma)
This course is a continuation of Engineering Design Technology I. Engineering problems are addressed through design challenges. Shop safety, welding, and machine procedures remain at the core in addition to units of study featuring Electricity/Electronics and Composites Technology. Contemporary issues such as wind power and electric vehicle design will inform the projects and competitions.