4c. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
 
Specific Plan of Study
 
Sub-Pathways: Engineering and Technology Pathway; Professional Engineering Pathway; Science and Mathematics Pathway. 
High School
 
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9 Speech and Writing Experiences American Literature and Advanced Writing or Guided Writing Projects Contemporary Literature or Classical Literature or Guided Literature Projects or AP English
Algebra 1 (or Geometry) Geometry (or Algebra 2) Algebra 2 (Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math) Discrete Math,  Pre-Calculus, or AP Statistics (or AP Calculus)
Molecular Biology  Chemistry  Physics  AP Chemistry/Professional Chemistry
American Studies II Contemporary American History or Historical Viewpoints Economics or Psychology or Sociology Modern Western Civilization or Geography or World Cultures or American Government or Studies in American Government  
PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health
Computer Applications I      
 
Related High School Electives: In our global society, taking multiple years of a World Language is highly recommended for all post-secondary endeavors and is a requirement for many colleges. Supplementary materials including student ‘Course Guides’ showing elective course offerings that relate to each career pathway are available in the schools and on the district web site at: http://www.davenport.k12.ia.us/students.asp
 
  Hamilton Technical College Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College Iowa State University
  www.hamiltontechcollege.com Pre-Engineering www.iastate.edu
  Electronics   Biology College of Engineering:
  Computer Integrated Manufacturing Chemistry www.engineering.iastate.edu/departmentsunits.html
Post- Secondary
 
  Physics   Aerospace Engineering
    Mathematics   Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
  Black Hawk College Mechanical Design/Pro-E Civil, Construction, Environmental Engineering
  www.bhc.edu CNC Machining Electrical & Computer Engineering
  Chemistry Transfer     Industrial & Manufacturing Systems
  CNC Certificate     Industrial Technology
  Engineering Technology     Material Science & Engineering
  Pre-Engineering     Mechanical Engineering
             
  Indian Hills Community College Augustana College University of Northern Iowa
  www.indianhills.edu www.augustana.edu www.uni.edu  
  Bioprocess Technology Biochemistry   Biological Sciences
  Drafting/Virtual Reality Biology   Biology
  Machine Technology Chemistry   Chemistry & Biochemistry
  Robotics/Automation technology   Engineering   Industrial Technology
      Mathematics   Mathematics Physics
       
  Kirkwood College St Ambrose University Western Illinois University
  www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us/academics www.sau.edu   www.wiu.edu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  Architectural Technology Biology   Biochemistry                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  Biology Chemistry   Biology                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Post- Secondary Biotechnology Industrial    Chemistry