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PLTW Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 1,2 (P) (3586, 3587)    - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -


Approved Site(s):
 Approved for Kearny EID, San Diego Sci-Tech, Canyon Hills, and University City High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.

Grade Range:
 11–12
 Prerequisites:
 Introduction to Design 1,2 or PLTW Principles of Engineering 1,2
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Practical Arts
 UC subject area satisfied:
 d - Science
Notes:
 This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course that uses a prescribed curriculum. Teachers must complete mandatory PLTW training in order to teach the course.

Students who complete this course with a grade of A or B (both semesters) and on the final exam are eligible to earn 3 units of community college credit.

Course Description:
 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing is the study of manufacturing planning, integration, and implementation of automation. The course explores manufacturing history, individual processes, systems, and careers. In addition to technical concepts, the course incorporates finance, ethics, and engineering design, reflecting the integrated approach that leading manufacturers have adopted to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Students analyze, design, and build manufacturing systems. At the same time they will hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the design process. They will then apply the knowledge they have gained throughout the course in a final open-ended problem to build a factory system.

State Course Code(s):
 7721 - Advanced Engineering Technology (Capstone)
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 All curriculum and texts are supplied by PLTW.