PLTW Engineering

Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED)

Grade: 9-10             Credit: 1.0 Practical Art       Length: Year

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: This course is a foundation course in the Engineering Academy that teaches students problem-solving skills using the design and production process. Hands-on labs and Inventor design software are used as learning tools for students to design and produce projects related to industry. Students should take this as the first course in the sequence of courses offered in the Engineering Academy program. 

Principles of Engineering (POE)

Grade: 10-11             Credit: 1.0 Practical Art       Length: Year

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1

Course Description: This course is a foundation course in the Engineering Academy that helps students understand the field of engineering by exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Students learn how engineers use math, science, and technology in the engineering problem solving process. Hands-on labs and Inventor software are used as learning tools. This is the second course in the sequence of courses offered in the Engineering Academy program. College credit is available. 

Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) (Offered based on enrollment)

Grade: 11-12             Credit: 1.0 Practical Art       Length: Year

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: This course involves completion of long-term projects which involve the development of property sites. Students have freedom to develop the property as they apply aspects of civil and architectural engineering to the project. Using 3D design software, students work in teams exploring hands-on activities to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. Also, students learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating solutions to both peers and members of the professional civil engineering and architecture community. (Offered based on student interest) 

Aerospace Engineering (AE) (Offered based on enrollment)

Grade: 11-12             Credit: 1.0 Practical Art       Length: Year

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Students explore the physics of flight and space through software simulations and hands-on experiences. They bring concepts to life by designing and testing an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. Students learn how these concepts apply to a career in aerospace engineering and other engineering fields. (Offered based on student interest)