• PLTW
    The Project Lead the Way Engineering program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college.  Each course offers students the opportunity to gain college credit.



    PLTW SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
     
    Engineering Pathway

     

    9

    10

    11

    12

    PLTW

    Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

    Principles of Engineering

    (POE)

    Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)
    (New to East '09)
     
    Digital Electronics (DE)
    (At North)
    (New to East '10)
     
     Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
    (North Only)

    Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

    MATH

    Algebra or Geometry

    Geometry or Algebra II

    Algebra II or Pre-Calculus

    Pre-Calculus or Choice

    SCIENCE

    Biology

    Physics I

    Chemistry

    Physics II

     

     

    PLTW COLLEGE CREDIT

     

    Several colleges and universities across the country have transcripted/dual/articulated credit for Project Lead the Way courses. 

    For a full list see: http://www.pltw.org/Engineering/Professional-Development/Affiliates/affiliates.cfm

     

    In order to receive credit, the student must meet the following criteria:

     

    • Student must complete the course with an 85% average

    • Student must complete the course portfolio

    • Student must score at least 70% on the PLTW college examination

    • Student must enroll in a Department of Industrial Technology major
     

    INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED)

     

    Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models. Students will work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture a product. The Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. The techniques learned, and equipment used, is state of the art and are currently being used by engineers throughout the United States.

     

    • Grade Level: 9-10
    • Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I
    • A two credit/two semester course
    • A Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course
    • A college preparation course as part of a pre-engineering program

     

    PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE)

     

    Principles of Engineering is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in postsecondary education programs and engineering careers. They will also learn how engineers address concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change.  

     

    • Grade Level: 9-10
    • Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design (Project Lead the Way), Geometry
    • Dual Enrollment Suggested: Physics I
    • A two credit/two semester course
    • A Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course
    • A college preparation course as part of a pre-engineering program

    CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE (CEA)

     
    Civile Engineering and Architecture introduce students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs should allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water resource, and environmental issues. Activities should include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design.
    • Grade Level: 11-12
    • Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering
    • Dual Enrollment Suggested: Digital Electronics
    • A 2 credit/2 semester course
    • A Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course
    • A college preparation course as part of a pre-engineering program


    COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)

     

    Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a course that applies principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automation. This course builds upon the computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction of Engineering Design. Students will use computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students will evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes.

     

     

    • Grade Level: 11-12
    • Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of two Project Lead The Way courses
    • A two credit/two semester courseA Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course
    • A college preparation course as part of a pre-engineering program

     

    DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (DE)

     

    Digital Electronics Technology is a course of study in applied digital logic that encompasses the design and application of electronic circuits and devices found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras, and thousands of other devices.  Instruction includes the application of engineering and scientific principles as well as the use of Boolean algebra to solve design problems.  Using computer software that reflects current industry standards, activities should provide opportunities for students to design, construct, test, and analyze simple and complex digital circuitry. 

     

    • Grade Level: 11-12
    • Recommended Prerequisites:  Completion of two Project Lead The Way courses    
    • A two credit/two semester course
    • A Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course
    • A college preparation course as part of a pre-engineering program

     

    ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD)

     

    Engineering Design and Development is a course where students will work in teams of two to four to design and construct the solution to an engineering problem (original, taken from a database of problems, or a national challenge) applying the principles developed in the four preceding courses.  Students will maintain a journal as part of a portfolio of their work.  Each team will be responsible for delivering progress reports and making final presentations of their project to an outside review panel.  The completed portfolio will be invaluable as students apply to college.

     

    • Grade Level: 12
    • Required Prerequisites: IED, POE, CIM
    • Recommended Prerequisites: Digital Electronics (DE)
    • A two credit/two semester course
    • A Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma elective and directed elective course
    • A college preparation course as part of a pre-engineering program