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Engineering & Design

Core Honors Courses

Students in the UP Engineering and Design Program take Science Honors courses, as well as Applied Technology courses. UP Science Honors include 7.5 credit courses in Biology UP/Honors DE, Chemistry UP/Honors DE, Physics 1 AP/H Physics DE, and Physics C AP; 2.5 credit courses in Engineering Research Methods UP, Engineering Math & Computer Applications UP, Computer Science for Engineers UP, Digital Electronics UP DE, Principles of Engineering UP, and Selected Topics in Physics.  UP Applied Technology Honors include 2.5 credit courses in Intro to Engineering Design UP, Materials & Processing UP.  The senior capstone course is Engineering Research Seminar UP (5 credits).

Thinking and Working Like an Engineer 

In the Principles of Engineering course, students learn how engineers and technicians solve problems by using math, science, technology, and communication skills.  They also discuss such issues as the social and political consequences of technology and the economics of various engineering solutions.  The Engineering and Design Program emphasizes the use of science practices and the importance of scientific and technological knowledge to meet society’s needs.  In several courses, groups of students work in engineering teams to develop original ideas, create designs to solve problems, and build devices and structures. 

Design Projects

An Intro to Engineering Design course introduces freshmen to the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) system.  This course, and other hands-on classes using basic tools, machinery, and electronic components, provide students with the necessary skills to participate in various national and state problem-solving competitions, including the North Jersey Robotics Competition and the Panasonic Challenge.  Contest entries will be developed during junior and senior year seminars. 

Career Exploration and Structured Learning Experience 

Career exploration will enable Engineering and Design UP students to explore engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, environmental, biomedical, and systems engineering.  In addition, students will participate in District challenge programs and various cross-grade projects.   

Special Admission Criteria for UP Engineering and Design  

  • Ability to work collaboratively 

  • Demonstrated aptitude for hands-on learning

  • Demonstrated proficiency in algebraic skills

Students must also meet Eligibility Criteria for all UP Programs

Engineering and Design Core Courses / Sample Schedule

*Financial Literacy and Visual/Performing Arts are Graduation Requirements

Grade 9

  • Intro to Engineering Design UP H 
  • Biology UP/Honors (*DE)
  • Engineering Research Methods UP H

Grade 10 

  • Chemistry UP/Honors H (*DE)
  • Engineering Math and Comp Apps UP H 
  • Materials and Processing UP H 

Grade 11

  • Physics 1 AP or Physics Honors (H)  (*DE)
  • Principles of Engineering Seminar UP H
  • ​Digital Electronics UP H (*DE)
  • Computer Science for Engineers UP H 

Grade 12

  • Physics AP C  & Selected Topics in Physics H
  • Engineering Research Seminar UP H

*DE denotes an opportunity for Dual Enrollment College Credits through partnered Colleges/Universities