Engineering
The Engineering program equips students with the skills to design, innovate, and solve complex problems in various industries. It covers core principles like mathematics, physics, and technology, preparing students for careers in engineering fields. Graduates develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities essential for success in the evolving world of engineering.
Contact
- Brian Acquesta
- (505) 897-0110 ex: 40172
- Engineering, Webmaster, Department Chair
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Courses
Introductory Courses
Engineering Design
Course Number: 460001
In Engineering Design, the student studies the process of converting ideas and designs into technical drawings and communicates these ideas through drafting and design techniques. The student achieves understanding of the design and communication process by understanding traditional drafting techniques and increasing productivity through the use of CAD software. Career interests are explored.
Intro to Robotics
Course Number: 696131
An Engineering laboratory course designed to teach the student programming, functions of electronic devices, and robotic and material fabrication methods. Students design and build automated systems, and gain an enriched understanding of the contemporary mechanical world.
Concentrator Courses
Digital Electronics
Course Number: 460021
In Digital Electronics, students use computers to master advanced drafting and design techniques while applying industry standards to solve design challenges. The course integrates general employability skills with hands-on experience in 3D printing, CNC machining, and advanced prototyping, preparing students for innovation in modern engineering and manufacturing.
Principles of Engineering
Course Number: 80346
In Principles of Engineering the student pursues advanced directed study in an area of Engineering graphics and design, building on the skills developed in Introductory Courses. The student produces a projects which demonstrates knowledge of Engineering content guided by the Instructor. He/She has the ability to work independently, to form goals, become familiar with careers and develop work habits of professionals. Literacy is integrated throughout the course.
Completer Course
Engineering Internship
Course Number: 80348
Through work experiences as supported by portfolio, the student explores personal and career interests, aptitudes and abilities. Personal management of time, health, and finances are also included. The necessary components of a productive and successful career are examined: technical knowledge, responsible and ethical behavior, and goal setting. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.
Robotics Competition Team
VEX Robotics is a world-wide organization that offers students a platform for learning and understanding science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our teams compete year-round at local events in the Albuquerque Robotics League, with the season culminating in March at the New Mexico Robotics State Championships, hosted here at our very own Cibola High School! If our team were to win a qualifying award at the State Championship, we would be eligible for the VEX World Championships.
This tournament brings the best teams from all over the world together and allows them to compete for scholarship opportunities and gain engineering knowledge.
Competition Team Accomplishments
- 2024-2025 Season
- 2025 New Mexico State Design Award
- 2023-2024 Season
- 2024 New Mexico State Champions
- 2024 New Mexico State Design Award
- 2022-2023 Season
- 2023 New Mexico State Excellence Award
- 2023 New Mexico State Design Award
- 2023 Albuquerque Robotics League Excellence Award
- 2023 Albuquerque Robotics League Design Award
- 2021-2022 Season
- 2022 New Mexico State Excellence Award
- 2022 Albuquerque Robotics League Excellence Award
- 2022 Albuquerque Robotics League Design Award
- 2020-2021 Season
- 2021 New Mexico State Design Award
- 1st Place in Skills Challenge During 2021 State Competition
- 2021 Excellence Award Winner
- 2019-2020 Season
- 2020 New Mexico State Design Award
- 2020 Tournament Champion at Albuquerque Robotics League
- 2018-2019 Season
- 2019 New Mexico State Champions
- 1st Place In Skills Challenge During 2019 State Competition
- 2018 Excellence at Albuquerque Robotics League
- 2017-2018 Season
- 2018 New Mexico State Champions
- 1st Place In Skills Challenge During 2018 State Competition
- 2017 Design Award At The UNM Regional Tournament
- 2017 Amaze Award At The UNM Regional Tournament