Course Key:  556101
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): Algebra I or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I

Certification(s): N/A

This is the foundation course in a series of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses designed to introduce students to the field of engineering. The major focus of the course is learning how to take an idea through a design process that will eventually be manufactured or produced. Students will use state of the art 3-D design software to create solutions to different projects.Working in teams, students will learn about documenting solutions, solving problems, and communicating solutions to other students and members of the professional engineering community. This is a Distinguished Level course.

Course Key:  556201
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Engineering Science (PLTW)
Credit: 1 science credit
Grade: 10 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Geometry or concurrent enrollment required; Chemistry or concurrent enrollment required; Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design is recommended

Certification(s): N/A

This Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course applies the principles of physics to various technology systems and manufacturing processes which helps students learn how engineers and technicians use science, technology, and math in an engineering problem solving process.Topics covered include: mechanisms and mechanical advantage, static forces and bridge design, material properties, energy and power generation, thermodynamics, kinematics, fluid power, and creation of programs for robotics and machine control. This is a Distinguished Level course.

Course Key:  556301
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Aerospace Engineering (PLTW)
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Algebra II or concurrent enrollment required; Physics or concurrent enrollment required; Successful completion of PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design required; Engineering Science is preferred

Certification(s): N/A

This PLTW course is designed for independent learners with strong analytical skills who have an interest in the field of aviation and are interested in pursuing an engineering career. Aerospace Engineering is the study of the engineering discipline which develops new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.The course explores the evolution of flight, flight fundamentals, navigation and control, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, orbital mechanics, ergonomics, remotely operated systems, and related careers. In addition, the course presents alternative applications for aerospace engineering concepts. Students will analyze, design, and build aerospace systems.While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creativity, and application of the design process. This is a Distinguished Level course.

Course Key:  556351
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Digital Electronics (PLTW)
Credit: 1 math credit
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Algebra I and Geometry required; Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design or Engineering Science required; Engineering Science is preferred

Certification(s): N/A

Digital electronics is the foundation of modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, and high-definition televisions. The primary focus of Digital Electronics is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. This is a Distinguished Level course.

Course Key:  208001
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Honors Scientific Research and Design
Credit: 3-Jan science credit
Grade: 9 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course and approval of instructor

Certification(s): N/A

Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges. It is required that all student independent research projects be judged.

Course Key:  556501
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Engineering Design and Development (PLTW)
Credit: 1
Grade:  - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Algebra II; Physics or concurrent enrollment; Introduction to Engineering Design; Engineering Science; or teacher recommendation in lieu of prerequisites

Certification(s): N/A

The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout their PLTW coursework come together in Engineering Design and Development as they work to identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution of their open-ended problem, ultimately presenting and defending their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards and develop a product.While progressing through the engineering design process, students will work closely with experts and will continually hone their organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, their creative and problem solving abilities, and their understanding of the design process. This is a Distinguished Level course.