Engineering

1 – TFHS – 9/10/11/12
E

This course provides an engineering focus on problem solving. Students will work to define a given problem, conduct appropriate research, develop solutions to the problem, construct prototypes, and evaluate their work. Students will learn to sketch solutions to problems, create technical drawings and presentations, build models, and apply creative problem-solving methods. Emphasis is placed on accessing and communicating information, using simple and complex tools in a safe manner, and increasing the students’ awareness of the historical and contemporary applications of engineering. This is a project-based course designed to introduce students to the various aspects of engineering and robotics while working in a demanding team environment. Students will utilize the engineering design process, and will focus on the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) robotics competition which begins at the start of the school year and concludes in March. During the tournament season, students will assume specific team roles in support of the team’s success throughout the various competitions.

1 – CRHS – 9/10/11/12
C

Students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software.

2 – CRHS/TFHS – 10/11/12
C

This course provides an engineering focus on problem solving. Students will work to define a given problem, conduct appropriate research, develop solutions to the problem, construct prototypes, and evaluate their work. Students will learn to sketch solutions to problems, create technical drawings and presentations, build models, and apply creative problem-solving methods. Emphasis is placed on accessing and communicating information, using simple and complex tools in a safe manner, and increasing the students’ awareness of the historical and contemporary applications of engineering. This is a project-based course designed to introduce students to the various aspects of engineering and robotics while working in a demanding team environment. Students will utilize the engineering design process, and will focus on the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) robotics competition which begins at the start of the school year and concludes in March. During the tournament season, students will assume specific team roles in support of the team’s success throughout the various competitions.

2 – CRHS – 11/12
C
Principles of Engineering

Engineering Design and Development (EDD) is the Capstone course in the PLTW high school engineering program. It is an open-ended engineering research course in which students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a well-defined and justified open-ended problem by applying an engineering design process.