BIOMEDICINE - Students explore issues in medical science and human anatomy/physiology through their involvement in dissections, medical case studies and research projects. Students investigate how a healthy body functions and how it reacts to disease. Students collaborate with medical professionals at various hospitals and clinics in the Fresno/Clovis area as they research a variety of medical topics. Required prerequisites: “C” or better in Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 1 and English.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Clinical Anatomy & Physiology (P), Adv. Topics in Medicine (P), CART Technology Applications

BIOTECHNOLOGY -Students explore biotechnology, an exploding science field that leads to high-paying jobs in medicine, biology, chemistry, agriculture, and environmental science. Students apply DNA technology to genetically engineer bacteria, solve medical mysteries, clone tissues, diagnose genetic disease, and explore drug development and testing. Students wrestle with difficult ethical issues that arise as a result of using biotechnology to solve problems. Recommended perquisites: “C” or better in English, Algebra 1 and Biology. Calderwood, Katherine

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Chemistry (P) or Adv Science (HP) Topics (HP), Biotechnology Accelerated & Research (P), CART Technology Applications

BUSINESS & FINANCE ROP - In addition to learning how to manage and invest money, students also investigate what it takes to create and own a business. Students study human behaviors of producing, distributing, and consuming materials, goods, and services in a world of limited resources. They learn how the financial services industry works as they strengthen the analytical, technical and communication skills needed to succeed in any economy.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), U.S. History (P) or Government (P), Global Economics and Finance (P), CART Technology Applications

CYBERSECURITY ROP - No Longer Offered in 2022-2023

STUDENTS TAKE - N/A

DIGITAL MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Students explore how companies, such as Apple, Starbucks, Roxy and Nike develop their branding through product development, pricing strategies, promotional campaigns and global product placement. Students enjoy hands-on learning as they develop their own product brands and promotional campaigns, including online advertising and social media, television, radio, mobile and print advertising. Students learn industry-standard technology for conducting market research and creating advertising products. Students experience real-world learning through internships with non-profit organizations, media companies and advertising agencies.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), U.S. History (P) or Government (P), Economics of Marketing (P), CART Technology Applications

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING & ROBOTICS - Creativity, knowledge, and skill are used to develop solutions to real world mechanical engineering problems. Working as individuals and in small teams, students design, test and evaluate working prototypes of their solutions. Students will learn how to bring engineering designs into the physical world using a variety of engineering tools, skills, and practices including cutting edge CAD and CAM solutions. CNC Machines, 3D Printers, and Laser Cutters are just a few of the technologies that will be used to manufacture student-engineered design solutions. Students will be introduced to basic electronics, microcontrollers and computer programming while learning to design, build, and program robotic and automation devices.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Physics & Technology Engineering & Product Development (P), CART Technology Applications

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & FIELD RESEARCH ROP - Students take part in several field trips in order to experience the San Joaquin Valley, San Joaquin River, Pacific Coast, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Students will carry out hands-on projects relating to careers in marine biology, wildlife rehabilitation, air quality, river ecology, alternative energy, and forests. Students will have the opportunity to work with environmental professionals and government agencies to complete scientific projects. Some examples are growing native plants, restoring native wildlife habitats, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife species, monitoring forests, experimenting in wetlands and conducting studies of tide pools and beaches.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Zoology (P), Environmental Research & Technology (P), CART Technology Applications

FORENSIC RESEARCH & BIOTECHNOLOGY - Students use hands-on, investigative science techniques to solve intriguing problems connected to crime and the law. Interactive physical evidence simulations include topics such as: DNA/ biotechnology, fingerprinting, ballistics, and scene reconstruction. Recommended prerequisites: “C” or better in Biology, Algebra I and English.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Physical Forensic Science (P), Forensic Research & Biotechnology (P), CART Technology Applications

INTERACTIVE GAME DESIGN ROP - Students learn about graphic design, animation, modeling, gameplay and story design while working in teams to create original games and characters rendered in 2D and 3D. Students are introduced to industry standard software such as 3D Studio Max, Unity 3D, Construct 2, and have the opportunity to learn HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript programming skills. Prerequisite(s): Database, Graphics, Programming, or Web Design. *Primarily for returning CART seniors or by special permission of the instructor

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Interactive Game Design (2 Periods) (P), CART Technology Applications

LAW & ORDER & POLICY - Students study the major aspects of constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Projects teach students about their individual rights, criminal procedure, how laws are made, and how to make a legal argument. Students learn how to research and discuss current and historical controversial issues relating to the law. All students have the opportunity to participate in mock trials and field trips to local and federal courthouses and law firms.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Government & Economics (P), Law & Order & Public Policy (P), CART Technology Applications

MULTIMEDIA - Digital Media & Graphic Design ROP - Students develop skills in communication and message design including color, typography and design principles. They investigate graphic and web techniques in cooperative teams similar to corporate settings. Design students will work on all stages of production using industry-standard software (i.e. Adobe CC) to create original products such as logos, posters, newspapers, advertisements, websites and two-dimensional animation.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Digital Media & Graphic Design (P) (2 Periods), CART Technology Applications

MULTIMEDIA - Digital Video Production & Broadcast ROP - Students develop skills in television and film production. Using industry-standard software packages (i.e. Adobe CC), students will engage in hands-on, integrated curriculum. They work on all stages of production while creating products such as short films, advertisements, journalism broadcasts, and documentaries. All multimedia students develop skills in the content and presentation of message design, the sociological impacts of media, and the stages of the production cycle.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Digital Video Production & Broadcasting (P) (2 Periods), CART Technology Applications

PSYCHOLOGY & HUMAN BEHAVIOR - Students investigate the inner workings of the human mind on both physiological and chemical levels. Students explore the workings of their own minds while learning why people behave the way they do. Students consider what influences behavior, and how behavior is controlled, changed, and modified.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Neuroscience (P), Psychology of Human Behavior (P), CART Technology Applications

NEW in 2022 - 2023  USER EXPERIENCE (UX) DESIGN ROP - User Experience Design focuses on the processes of designing a product's interface and function. Companies like Apple and Google employ teams of highly specialized UX professionals charged with carefully crafting a product's usefulness, usability and desirability. Students in the UX Design lab learn to create innovative, equitable, and user-centered experiences for the digital world. Through interactive, hands-on experiences UX students will learn to realize innovative concepts, evaluate a design's usability, and deliver functional prototypes. Students will learn how to apply psychology, user-centric design thinking, wireframing, interface design, storyboarding, visual design theory, and prototyping skills.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), User Experience Design (P) (2 Periods), CART Technology Applications

WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ROP - Students go beyond being a user of technology and become certified to design, develop, and deploy Rich Internet Applications, websites, and games using Web 2.0 developer tools such as Java, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. They will learn the foundational skills of object-oriented programming, web design, database design, scripting, and graphical user-interface design to ensure that end-users have a positive experience and return again and again to the applications. Certifications through Microsoft, Adobe, and CIW are available.

STUDENTS TAKE - English (H), Applications Programming (2 Periods) (P), CART Technology Applications