Engineering

This foundation course, in a series of Project Lead the Way (www.pltw. org) pre-engineering courses, introduces students to the field of engineering. Students will develop problem solving skills, with an emphasis on developing a 3-D model of an object, beginning with hand sketching andadvancing to 3-D modeling software. The course emphasizes the design process of a product, how it is produced, analyzed and evaluated using a computer aided design system. This science, technology and math integrated program focuses on the engineering design processes while helping students develop skills that will better prepare them for a rigorous academic college curriculum. Students who score high enough on the PLTW end-of-course exam can receive college credit at PLTW-affiliated universities. The time limit for application for credit varies by university so students should apply immediately after passing the exam.

This course is the senior capstone course of the Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) pre-engineering sequence. Students will work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the preceding courses and are guided by an engineering mentor. Students will present progress reports, submit a final written report, and present their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the course.

This course receives weighted GPA. This Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) course applies principles of aeronautics, atmospheric and space flight. As students explore the physics of flight, they will design an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. Students also learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They will explore robot systems as well through projects such as remotely operated vehicles. Students who score high enough on the PLTW end-of-course exam can receive college credit at PLTW-affiliated universities. The time limit for application for credit varies by university so students should apply immediately after passing the exam.

This course received weighted GPA. This Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org) pre-engineering course is a course that provides a foundation for students who are interested in electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices. This science, technology, and math integrated program helps students develop skills that better prepare them for a rigorous academic college curriculum. Students who score high enough on the PLTW end-of-course exam can receive college credit at PLTW-affiliated universities. The time limit for application for credit varies by university so students should apply immediately after passing the exam. This course satisfies a high school mathematics graduation requirement.

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for senior students who have taken the Project Lead the Way pre-engineering courses to obtain hands-on work experience with a local engineering firm. Students will apply technical skills to address business applications of engineering and business concepts and will develop their insight into the economic, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of engineering. Students must have at least one Project Lead The Way Engineering credit to apply with certain companies. Students who wish to take this course must have their own transportation to travel to their practicum site(s). This is a capstone course for students that are completing a coherent sequence of courses within their specific career pathway.

The Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation course will provide the foundation for exploration in the areas of professional pilot, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems. Students will learn about the history of aviation, from Leonardo da Vinci’s ideas about flight to the Wright brothers and the space race. Along the way students will learn about the innovations and technological developments that have made today’s aviation and aerospace industries possible. The course includes engineering practices, the design process, aircraft structure, space vehicles past and present, and a look toward future space exploration.

The Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or continuing education in piloting UAV operations. Principles of UAV is designed to instruct students in UAV flight navigation, industry laws and regulations, and safety regulations. Students are also exposed to mission planning procedures, environmental factors, and human factors involved in the UAV industry.