Our Engineering magnet program is the Nationally recognized Project Lead the Way program
www.pltw.org and www.southcarolinapltw.com
Carolina Academy became a Nationally Certified PLTW program during the 2006-2007 school year and became re-certified in the fall of 2012.
Our engineering students have the opportunity to earn college credit for the courses they are taking while enrolled in our program.
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Intro to Engineering Design
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 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.
Principles of Engineering
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
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students can earn a virtual manufacturing badge recognized by the National Manufacturing Badge system.
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills.
Engineering Design and Development
The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in Engineering Design and Development 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 Engineering Design and Development ready to take on any post-secondary program or career. (Senior project)
Order of classes may change depending on prior classes completed
Students have the opportunity to participate in many enrichment activities including guest speakers, field trips, and competitions. We are grateful for our partnership with Fluor Corp who sponsors a Friendly Engineering Competition for our students each year during National Engineers Week.
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