Introduction to Engineering Design
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites:  Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits
Introduction to Engineering Design is a foundational course in the Project Lead The Way series. It entails using computer modeling software that allows students to learn the process of product design. Students will solve design problems as they develop, create, and analyze product models. An emphasis in this course is to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of real world problems. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the end of year exam will receive college credit from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which in turn may be transferred to other engineering colleges. 

Biotechnical Engineering (offered even numbered beginning school years only)

Prerequisites:  Biology, and Chemistry or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry with instructor approval

    (while not required, Introduction to Engineering Design is recommended)

Semester 1 and 2, Two credits

Biotechnical Engineering is a specialization course in the Project Lead The Way series. It introduces students to the diverse fields of biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedicine, and biomolecular engineering. Lessons engage students in hands-on and computer based engineering design problems related to crime scene forensics, cardiovascular engineering, biofuels, biomedical product failures and biotech stock analysis. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the end of year exam will receive college credit from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which in turn may be transferred to other engineering colleges.

Civil Engineering and Architecture (offered odd numbered beginning school years only)

Grades 10-12

Prerequisites:  Introduction to Engineering Design or instructor approval

Semester 1 and 2, Two credits

Civil Engineering and Architecture is a specialization course in the Project Lead The Way series in which teams of students collaborate on the development of community based building projects, including conceptual design and project presentation. The course provides an overview of civil engineering and architecture, emphasizing how these two fields are related and interdependent, and covers topics such as project planning, site planning, building design, and project documentation. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions following from hands-on projects and activities. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the end of year exam will receive college credit from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which in turn may be transferred to other engineering colleges.

Digital Electronics (offered even numbered beginning school years only)

Grades 10-12

Prerequisites:  Algebra 1, and Geometry or concurrent enrollment in Geometry with instructor approval
                        (while not required, Introduction to Engineering Design is recommended)
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits

Digital Electronics is a foundational course in the Project Lead The Way series that involves the study of applied digital logic. The course is patterned after introductory digital electronics courses taught in two and four year colleges. Students, often times working in groups, will study the application of electronic logic circuits and devices.  Such circuits are found in watches, calculators, video games, computers, and thousands of other electronic devices. The use of smart circuits is increasingly rapidly and present in virtually all aspects of our lives, making digital electronics an important course of study for a student exploring an engineering related career. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the end of year exam will receive college credit from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which in turn may be transferred to other engineering colleges.