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Introduction to Engineering Design
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits
Lab/Supply Fee - $15 for engineering notebook and other organizational supplies
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
Lab/Supply Fee - $15 for engineering notebook and other organizational supplies
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
Lab/Supply Fee - $15 for engineering notebook and other organizational supplies
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
Lab/Supply Fee - $15 for engineering notebook and other organizational supplies
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.
Principles Of Engineering (offered odd numbered beginning school years only)
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (while not required, Introduction to Engineering and Design is recommended)
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits
Lab/Supply Fee - $15 for engineering notebook and other organizational supplies
Principals of Engineering is a foundational course in the Project Lead The Way series that helps students understand the field of engineering, exploring what engineering is and engineers do. Through the exploration of various technology systems and manufacturing processes, students will learn how engineers use math, science and technology to solve real world problems. The course covers four main units: Energy and Power, Control Systems, Materials, and Statics and Dynamics. Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of software and building materials to solve complex problems, and will also address the social and political consequences of technological change. 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.
Engineering Design and Development
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: At least one previous Project Lead the Way course or department approval
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits
Lab/Supply Fee - $15 for engineering notebook and other organizational supplies
This is the "capstone" course for Project Lead the Way. Engineering Design and Development is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students will apply principles developed in previous Project Lead the Way courses to a project of their own choosing. Students will be guided by a community mentor on the project and will:
• Brainstorm and define problem statements for unique innovations or inventions.
• Create market research to investigate and determine the merit of their solution.
• Create a detailed set of instructions for producing a testable prototype.
• Build a working prototype that can be tested.
• Create a detailed set of instructions for testing the prototype that will be valid, repeatable, and reliable.
• Evaluate and explain the effectiveness of their design.
• Orally present and defend an effective technical presentation of their design project to an outside panel of reviewers.
Woodworking 1
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
In Woodworking 1, students complete simple woodworking projects beginning with a step stool and jewelry box, and then make a table and one other project of the student's choice. In order to do so, students learn how to safely use various woodworking machines and tools, and demonstrations are given for gluing, routing, finishing, and other woodworking operations. In addition, students learn about project layout, calculation of material costs, and construction step sequencing. Note: Students are required to pay for materials needed to complete their projects.
Woodworking 2 (may be repeated for credit)
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Woodworking 1
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
In Woodworking 2, students further develop their woodworking skills by making cabinetry or other woodworking projects of their choice using advanced joinery and design techniques. Note: Students are required to pay for materials needed to complete their projects.
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