Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
IE71 SREB AC Introduction to Automated Materials Joining Honors
| Course Number | IE71 |
| Course Title | SREB AC Introduction to Automated Materials Joining Honors |
| Course Description | This project-based learning course introduces students to the fundamentals of automated materials joining. Students learn how to design, build and virtually test their designs using Solid Edge software. Using the engineering design process, students learn how to manage projects; research topics; plan for the building and testing of a prototype; analyze their results; make recommendations for improvement and communicate solutions to an authentic audience. Student teams create jigs, fixtures and an automated clamping system to fasten material. They program a robotic arm to control the spreading of adhesive, and design, build and test an automation system for joining the materials. Automated materials joining technology/industry standards and academic literacy, mathematics and science standards are applied to develop prototypes. Students learn how to collaborate within diverse teams, manage projects, think critically, document research, write reports and communicate results to authentic audiences. Further, students apply science, literacy, mathematics and technical skills to effectively solve challenging real-world problems with business and industry partners. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | SkillsUSA |
