Advanced Manufacturing

PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture (H)

Prerequisites: Students must have passed all previous PLTW Engineering courses.

Assessment: PLTW EOC

Credit: Honors or Dual Credit weighting if score is "Accomplished" or "Distinguished".

Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. The course includes an introduction to many of the varied factors involved in building design and construction including building components and systems, structural design, storm water management, site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and construction industry. The major focus of the CEA course is to expose students to the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects, design teams and teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. 

Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze, design and build electronic and physical models of residential and commercial facilities. While implementing these designs students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. Civil Engineering and Architecture is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th or 11th grade students interested in careers related to civil engineering and architecture.

Civil Engineering and Architecture is one of four specialization courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. At the end of this honors-level course, students will take an end- of-course assessment. Students who score “Accomplished” or higher will receive dual credit course weighting. 

PLTW Computer Science Principles (H)

Prerequisites: Students must have passed Computer Science Essentials. 

Assessment: PLTW EOC

Credit: Honors weighting Dual Credit weighting if score is "Accomplished" or "Distinguished".

CSP introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, CSP prepares students for college and career. In addition to exploring possible careers in Computer Science, students use programming tools such as Python® to create apps and game simulations. 

This course is endorsed by the College Board, and students may take the AP Computer Science Principles exam for the opportunity to earn college credit. At the end of this honors-level course, students will take an end of course assessment. Students who score “Accomplished” or higher on this exam will receive dual credit course weighting.

PLTW Digital Electronics (H)

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

PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (H)

Credit: Honors weighting Dual Credit weighting if score is "Accomplished" or "Distinguished".

Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) is a high school level course with honors weighting that is appropriate for 9th or 10th grade students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, engineering standards, research and analysis, technical documentation, global and human impacts, communication methods, and teamwork. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. At the end of this honors level course, students will take an end-of-course assessment. Students who score “Accomplished” or higher on this exam will receive dual credit course weighting.

PLTW Principles of Engineering (H) 

Prerequisites: Students must have passed Introduction to Engineering Design and Algebra I. Students must have been accepted in the Engineering Major. 

Assessment: PLTW EOC

Credit: Honors weighting Dual Credit weighting if score is "Accomplished" or "Distinguished".

Principles of Engineering TM (POE) is a high school level course with honors weighting that is appropriate for 10th-12th grade students who are interested in science, math, and engineering. The major focus of the POE course is to explore the wide variety of careers in engineering and technology and cover various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn first hand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. At the end of this course, students will take an end-of-course assessment. Students who score “Accomplished” or higher will receive dual credit course weighting. 

HGTC Technical Scholars Program

The following courses are offered at HGTC. Students must meet the requirements established by HGTC to enroll. Courses are subject to availability:

AET 101 Building Systems 1

EGT 170 Engineering Materials

EGT 260 Engineering Statics

EGT 270 Introduction to Engineering and CAD 

EGT 275 Introduction to Engineering and CAD