Pre-Engineering PLTW
Pre-Engineering (PLTW) Course Listing
From launching space explorations to delivering safe, clean water to communities, engineers find solutions to pressing problems and turn their ideas into reality. Honors Engineering empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and make the leap from dreamers to doers. The program’s courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges that help them become better collaborators and thinkers. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.
PLTW - Honors Introduction to Engineering Design 605182HD
Grades 10 – 12
2 units
Prerequisite: Honors Geometry
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software and use an engineering notebook to document their work. Successful completion of the National PLTW Assessment will allow the credit to be AP-weighted on the Uniform Grading Scale. *Students can earn AP weight with proficiency score on national exam*
PLTW - Honors Principles of Engineering 605082HD
Grades 10 – 12
2 units
Prerequisite: Honors Introduction to Engineering Design
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. Successful completion of the National PLTW Assessment will allow the credit to be AP-weighted on the Uniform Grading Scale. *Students can earn AP weight with proficiency score on national exam*
Pre-Engineering/Engineering & Industrial Technology Education Internship, WBC 609000CD
Grades 11 – 12
2 units
Prerequisite: Honors Principles of Engineering and teacher recommendation
Students who have successfully completed the Level 1 and Level 2 courses have the option of registering for Level 3 with the recommendation of the teacher.