| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| PLTW Principles of Engineering 3,4 | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two to four semesters (see below) | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Elective. | |
| Course Description: | |
| This Project Lead the Way course helps prepare students for postsecondary education. The course helps students understand the fields of engineering and engineering technology. Students explore various technology systems and manufacturing processes, which helps them learn how engineers and technicians use mathematics, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit people. The course also addresses concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. Students use computers, measuring instruments, testing equipment, and computer-controlled automation equipment. Paid and unpaid internships are part of the course curriculum. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 7720 - Intermediate Engineering Technology (Concentrator) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Materials supplied by PLTW. | |
CTE-330