Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
CR20 SREB AC Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology Honors
| Course Code | CR20 |
| Course Title | SREB AC Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology Honors |
| Course Description | This project-based learning course engages students who are curious about aviation and aerospace careers. This course will introduce students to an engineering design process, tools to collect and analyze data, the science of aviation, materials and structures, and safety. Students will participate in real-world experiences such as designing, building and testing a pilot seat, kite, straw rocket and launcher, motor-powered rocket and a model glider. Students will work collaboratively, manage projects, be creative and innovative, think critically, and solve problems as well as propose solutions to design problems. Further, they will learn to apply literacy, mathematics and science concepts and use technology to effectively solve real-world, challenging problems with business and industry partners. Through project-based learning, students will explore the future of the aerospace industry and learn to apply those habits of behavior and mind unique to the field. |
| Cluster Grouping | Building and Moving |
| Career Cluster | Advanced Manufacturing (ADMF) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Felisha Davis felisha.davis@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Local |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | SREB |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | Yes |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Building and Moving |
| Career Cluster(s) | Advanced Manufacturing (ADMF) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Aerospace Engineering (AEEN) - Prerequisite |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | Technology Student Association (TSA) SkillsUSA |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021)Electrical and Electronics Drafters (17-3012)Machinists (51-4041)Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (51-4062) |
