Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

CT10 Technology Engineering and Design

Course Type: Adopted

Course Outcomes:

  1. Use the engineering design process as a guide to solve technology challenges.
  2. Understand basic computer science concepts and how to apply them in problem-solving.
  3. Differentiate between types of engineering and various technologies.
  4. Use Computer-aided design (CAD) techniques to build digital models.

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Apply computer coding to solve problems.15%C3 Apply Procedural
1.01Understand block coding principles.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.02Apply variables and functions.4%C3 Apply Procedural
1.03Apply computer programming logic.4%C3 Apply Procedural
1.04Apply sensors and mathematics.4%C3 Apply Procedural
2.00Understand the Engineering Design Process.33%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Understand the Engineering Design Process and its usefulness in solving problems.8%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.02Understand classroom/lab safety rules and procedures.5%C2 Understand Procedural
2.03Understand criteria and constraints.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.04Understand design principles.5%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.05Apply prototypes and modeling.5%C3 Apply Procedural
2.06Apply collecting, processing and documenting information.5%C3 Apply Procedural
3.00Understand how resources are transformed into usable products and services.24%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.01Understand the role of energy and power in the function of technology.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.02Understand the role of manufacturing in the function of technology.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.03Understand the role of construction in the function of technology.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.04Understand the role of information and communication systems in the function of technology.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.05Understand the role of agriculture and transportation in the function of technology.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.06Understand the role of telemedicine in the function of technology.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.00Understand the Universal Systems Model including the nine core technologies and simple machines.16%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Understand the Universal Systems Model.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.02Understand the nine core technologies.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.03Apply simple machines to perform work.4%C3 Apply Procedural
4.04Understand electrical fundamentals to perform tasks.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.00Understand the role of Computer-aided Design (CAD) in the function of technology.12%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.01Understand CAD commands and functions within the design process.4%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.02Apply CAD commands and functions using the Engineering Design Process.4%C3 Apply Procedural
5.03Apply multiview drawing techniques.4%C3 Apply Procedural
6.00Understand the career pathway and career opportunities in Technology Engineering and Design. (Supplemental)-B2 Understand Conceptual
6.01Understand career opportunities in Technology Engineering and Design.2%B2 Understand Conceptual
6.02Understand opportunities in CTSOs aligned with Technology Engineering and Design.3%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.00Understand the development of durable employability skills. (Supplemental)-B2 Understand Conceptual
7.01Understand durable employability skills and their importance.2%B2 Understand Conceptual
7.02Understand the development of durable employability skills.3%B2 Understand Conceptual