Introduction to Automotive Technology is designed for students who are exploring an interest in a career within the automotive repair industry. The one-credit course will cover the theory, diagnostic techniques, and repair procedures common to the automotive industry. The specific content of this course will include the history of the automobile and the industry that produced it, safety working processes, an introduction to the repair career, and wheel/tire diagnostics/repair techniques. Students who are successful in this course will have the opportunity to apply for the remaining courses within the Automotive Technology program.

Automotive Technology 1 is designed to prepare students for a career in the automotive repair industry. The course will cover the mechanical theory, diagnostic techniques, and repair procedures common to the specific automotive content areas of brake systems, suspension systems, steering systems, and HVAC.

Automotive Technology 2 is designed to prepare students for a career in the automotive repair industry. The course will cover the mechanical theory, diagnostic techniques, and repair procedures common to the specific automotive content areas of engine fundamentals, engine rebuilding, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, and computer diagnostics.

Automotive Technology 3 and 4 are designed to prepare students for a career in the automotive repair industry. The course will cover the mechanical theory, diagnostic techniques, and repair procedures common to the specific automotive content areas of manual transmission, automatic transmission, driveline, and electrical theory/repair. The level 4 students will frequently work independently on projects in addition to mentoring and collaborating with level 1, 2, and 3 students. Senior students will take multiple ASE exams including Brakes, Maintenance and Light Repair, Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Electric/Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Suspension and Steering, and Manual Drivetrains during exam week.

Engineering Essentials is a brand-new course designed as a first-exposure experience to inspire students of all backgrounds to explore the breadth of engineering-related career opportunities. Throughout the course, students explore global engineering challenges and sustainability goals, the impact of engineering, and the variety of career paths available to them. Engineering Essentials is geared toward a first-year engineering high school student who has not been exposed to the appropriate math background in middle and/or high school yet.

Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course that develops student problem-solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional computer models. Students will learn a problem-solving design process and how it is used in the industry to manufacture a product. A Computer-Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software and use an engineer's notebook to document their work. Students will be introduced to Autodesk Inventor and Convert. This is a rigorous honors-level course with the opportunity to earn Dual Credit weighting towards your GPA.

Principles of Engineering is a course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem-solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Students will be introduced to a variety of software that may include Autodesk Inventor, RobotC, MDsolids, and/or Vernier LoggerPro.

In Aerospace Technology, students learn about aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering through hands-on engineering projects developed with NASA. This course propels students' learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight as they explore the physics of flights. Students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore robot systems through projects such as remotely operated vehicles. Students will be introduced to a variety of software that may include Autodesk Inventor, Aery, RobotC, and/or FoilSim.

The Civil Engineering and Architecture course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real-world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the roles of civil engineering and architects, project planning, site planning, building design, and project documentation and presentation. Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software. Students will be introduced to Autodesk Revit, MDsolids, and Convert.

Medical Terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of health professions. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and abbreviations. Utilizing a body systems approach, students will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology. Students will use problem-solving techniques to assist in developing an understanding of course concepts.

Health Science 1, Foundations of Healthcare Professions, is an introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of healthcare careers and foundational skills to begin their journey toward the future as healthcare professionals. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to identify careers in these fields, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, and begin to provide foundational healthcare skills. The course will serve as a foundation for all health science programs of study. Students must have completed biology or be enrolled concurrently to take this course.

Health Science 2, Essential Healthcare Practices, is a course designed to provide for the development of essential knowledge and hands-on skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. Students are required to job shadow in an area that will connect to a real-world experience in the healthcare industry. Students at the CAS will job shadow at Roper Saint Francis Hospital in West Ashley. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to build upon foundational standards from health science 1 and incorporate patient care skills learned within a classroom and lab setting. Students in this course will also have an opportunity to become BLS Healthcare CPR certified.