ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DESIGN AND DRAFTING
This semester long, introductory course in technical drawing is designed primarily for the student with no previous drafting experience. A beginning course in mechanical and architectural drafting utilizing primarily computer aided drafting software in which the student will study the need and use of drafting in industry. Students will learn to make simple sketches and drawings involving the use of shape description, size description, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial drawing,and simple auxiliaries.
Highlights: Sketching, 3D Modeling & Printing, Puzzle Cube Project, Marble Maze Project
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
*RECOMMENDED FOR MEASUREMENT, BLUEPRINT READING, & 3D MODELING EXPERIENCE*
*This course is great preparation for PLTW!!!
ROBOTICS & DRONE TECHNOLOGIES
Students will work in groups to build simple and complex robotic and drone devices. Students will explore the usage of robotics and drones in business and industry, examine how these devices are affecting our lives and shaping our culture, and the career possibilities of those with knowledge of robotics and drone technologies.
At Cary-Grove we use Tetrix robotics kits, DJI drones, and students will learn the basics of coding using Arduino.
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) HONORS
This course meets the computer requirement for graduation.
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 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Algebra 2
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
This is a year long course.
Highlights: Design Process & Challenges, Automata Box, Reverse Engineering Project
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) HONORS
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.
This is a great overview course of the many different areas of engineering. It is significantly more challenging than Intro to Engineering and Design.
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering and Design
(A JR/SR may take this class without Pre-Req if they have strong Math and Science skills)
Level: 10, 11, 12
This is a year long course.
Highlights: VEX Robotics Kits, Machine Design
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (DE) HONORS
From smart phones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.
Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering and Design
Level: 10, 11, 12
This is a year long course.
(A JR/SR may take this class without Pre-Req if they have strong Math and Science skills)
ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT (EDD) HONORS
The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in EDD as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing EDD ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.
Prerequisite: At least 2 PLTW Courses
Level: 12
This is a year long course.
Highlights: Design Process, Patent & Market Research , Building & Testing Prototype
