Engineering

All Engineering courses are taught at Brother Rice. Courses taken at
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Course Offerings

List of 4 items.

  • Advanced Engineering Technologies

    2 Semesters, 1 credit
    Open to 11, 12
    Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design or Robotics Team experience with recommendation.

    Students will learn the process involved in designing and executing an engineering project. The project will pertain to a student identified design problem. This project will include a definition of the project, a time schedule of the project, tracking and execution of project tasks, and a final presentation. The students will perform one or two projects per year. The size and scale of the project(s) will be dependent upon the size of the class
     
    NOTE: A fee is charged for this class.
    This course is taught at Brother Rice.
  • Architectural Drawing I

    2 semesters, 1 credit
    Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
    Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor

    In this full year course the student will need to demonstrate the knowledge needed to create basic architectural drawings. The course will require that the student create two-dimensional schematic drawings. The course is designed to impart to
    each student a basic knowledge of the principles of design and elements of architectural drawing. Students are challenged to become more proficient in their ability to conceptualize, draw, and think independently. Most assignments are to be completed
    in class, but additional projects or assignments may be given that require the student to work outside the normal class period. Self-discipline is emphasized.

    NOTE: A fee is charged for this class.
    This course is taught at Brother Rice. 
  • Digital Electronics

    2 Semesters, 1 credit
    Open to 11, 12
    Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design, completion of Algebra I, and approval of Engineering Department

    Digital Electronics is a course of study in applied digital logic. The course is patterned after the first semester course in Digital Electronics taught in colleges. Students will study the application of electronic logic circuits and devices and apply Boolean logic to the solution of the problems. Such circuits are found in watches,
    calculators, video games, computers, and thousands of other devices. The use of smart circuits is present in virtually all  engineering technology. Using Circuit Maker, the industry standard, students will test and analyze simple and complex digital circuitry.

    NOTE: A fee is charged for this class.
    This course is taught at Brother Rice.
  • Engineering Design

    2 Semesters, 1 credit
    Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
     
    The student taking this full year course will learn the process of design development of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed and evaluated, using a Computer Aided Design System. Various design applications will be explored with discussion of possible career opportunities. This is an introductory course. Students focus on the application of visualization processes and tools provided by modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, Autodesk Inventor.

    NOTE: A fee is charged for this class.
    This course is taught at Brother Rice.

Marian High School

7225 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
PHONE: 248-644-1750 - Marian High School
Marian High School, an IHM sponsored school, is fully accredited by NCA CASI, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Marian is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The mission of Marian is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.

An enduring tradition: guiding young women spiritually, challenging them academically, and inspiring them to a life of leadership and service.