Intro to Engineering Design(IED)
Introduction to Engineering (IED)
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level foundation course in the PLTW Engineering Program. In IED, students are introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solution of engineering problems, an engineering design process. 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.
IED Unit Summary
Unit 1 Design Process
Unit 2 Technical Sketching and Drawing
Unit 3 Measurement and Statistics
Unit 4 Modeling Skills
Unit 5 Geometry of Design
Unit 6 Reverse Engineering
Unit 7 Documentation
Unit 8 Advanced Computer Modeling
Unit 9 Design Team
Unit 10 Design Challenges
Introduction to Engineering Design
Credit: 1 Grade: 9 - 11
Prerequisite: N/A
Introduction to Engineering Design allow students to gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Students explore the design process and its applications to engineering and technological activities. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated using solid modeling computer design software.