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.
To be successful in POE, students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.
Principles Of Engineering (honors course) is the second foundation course in the Project Lead The Way high school engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
Course Number - 497000
College Credit
Students are able to gain college credit for each of the five PLTW courses. Students must earn a score of 7, 8 or 9 on the national exam given at the end of each course.
Students must also complete each course with and an average grade of 85%.
Course Studies
Mechanisms
Energy Sources
Energy Applications
Machine Control
Fluid Power
Statics
Material Properties
Material Testing
Statistics
Kinematics