Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Materials technology is an introduction to the theory and application of materials in everyday settings.  The students will engage in separating, forming and combining wood, plastics, and metals.  The information and lab work will give the students exposure to the chemical, physical, mechanical and dimensional applications of materials.  This will be accomplished with the use of tools and machines including CNC machinery. 

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Building Components is a course designed to expose students of all ability levels to building components used in residential construction.  Students will be introduced to concepts including, but not limited to, wall framing, electrical components, plumbing, drywall, and the tools and materials that are associated with them.  This course will prepare students to be an educated consumer or the opportunity to pursue a further education for a possible career.

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

This course is composed of 3 different areas of study.  Part 1 will give the students an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills through structural design and engineering.  Part 2 allows students to learn about the subsystems of transportation and apply what they have learned to solve problems in transportation.  Part 3 will include hands-on activities involving the impact and the applications of transportation technology.  This class can only be taken once.

IGrade 9-12;  Credits - .5

n this foundation course, students will use both traditional drawing tools and AutoCad software. They will spend roughly 9 weeks creating technical sketches, and using traditional board drawing techniques to gain an understanding of basic drawing concepts. The remainder of the semester will be spent using CAD & modeling software mechanical drawings. Students will be able to read basic drawing dimensions and symbols. This class along with CADD 2 are great platforms for students interested in STEM careers.

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Expands the use of technology in the area of CADD.  It is a continuation of CADD I with related exercises for further and more in-depth study and projects.  Focus will include orthographic projection, section drawings, basic dimensioning, and 3D representations.  Prerequisite:  CADD I

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Students will create designs that will be reproduced using screen printing, heat transfer, digital copying, and a variety of other printing methods.  This includes single and multi-color designs.  They will learn to complete projects from conception to final product, including design, process, finishing and binding, and packaging.

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Students will focus on vector and bitmap image generation using Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Photoshop to be made into projects.  These projects include decals, vinyl printing & cutting, large format printing, laser engraving & cutting, package designs, online design, 3D design & printing.

Grade 10-12;  Credits - .5

Students will expand their skills and knowledge from Screen & Digital Printing and Design and/or Digital Design & Visual Graphics Technology.   They will work on individual & group projects for themselves and for the school. They will also focus on areas of design that interests them most and create projects from conception to application.   This course may be taken more than once.  Prerequisite:  “B” Average in Screen & Digital Printing and Design and/or Digital Design & Visual Graphics Technology.

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

This course uses the fascination of robots to make cross curricular connections to academic concepts while applying  math, science, and technology concepts for future engineers.  Students will learn basic programming, build a working robot, program, and drive it to complete different tasks through problem solving.  

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

Students will use the knowledge obtained in Robotics Technology 1, expand programming experiences, and complete activities involving simple machines, mechanics, physics, applied mathematics, and engineering.   Students will also compete through timed tasks and competition-based activities using remotely piloted robots and autonomous behaviors.  This is an excellent class for future engineers and programmers. This class is only offered in the spring semester.  Prerequisite: “C” Average in Robotics Technology 1

Grade 10-12;  Credits - .5

Students will use the knowledge obtained in Robotics Technology I & II and design, build and test remotely piloted and autonomous robots in a competition format.  Students will apply project planning techniques, engineering process, robot design, team oriented activities, programming, engineering notation, and mechanics based on parameters for national based robotics events.  This course may be taken more than once.  This class is only offered in the fall semester.  College credit is available through WCCC. Prerequisite: Robotics Technology II. 

Grade 10-12;  Credits - .5

Students will continue working on their competition robot from Robotics 3 and compete in competitions.  Once the competition season is over, the students will begin preparing for the next year's competition problem. Students will apply project planning techniques, engineering process, robot design, team oriented activities, programming, engineering notation, and mechanics based on parameters for national based robotics events. This course may be taken more than once.  This class is only offered in the spring semester.  Prerequisite: :  Robotics 3

Grade 10-12;  Credits - 1

This CADD course will continue development of basic Windows operations, computer and CADD terminology, basic entity creation, and modification.  The students will produce elementary and complex geometric figures, as well as, use and control accuracy enhancement tools, geometric and non-geometric editing commands, control coordinates, display scale, layering techniques, orthographic projection, basic dimensioning, 3D representations, and engineering concepts.  College credit available through Westmoreland County Community College Prerequisite:  CADD II. 

Grade 9-12;  Credits - 1

This is an Engineering Survey course that will cover math, science concepts, and hands-on activities in the areas of mechanisms, energy, thermodynamics, electronics, statics, materials, structure, machine control, and kinematics.  They will also develop skills in problem solving, research, and design, while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.  The class is heavy in math and science principles that are applied through different engineering activities.  If you are considering engineering as a profession, this class is a must.   Prerequisite:  Algebra 1

Grade 9-12;  Credits - 1

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:  Math 8

Grade 10-12;  Credits - .5

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 will utilize VEX Robotics as well as both manual and CNC machining. Prerequisite:  ANY PTHS STEM Course with a grade B or higher.

Grade 10-12;  Credits - .5

Students learn the fundamentals of building design, 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 architectural design software.  Prerequisite:  CADD 2, Introduction to Engineering and Design (IED) or Principles of Engineering (POE) required.