This course is part of the Project Lead The Way curriculum.   POE helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology and explores what engineering is and what engineers do. Through exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes, student will learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process, to benefit people. This course covers four main units: Energy and Power; Control Systems; Materials; and Statics and Dynamics. Students will have the opportunity to use different software programs and building materials to solve complex problems. POE also addresses concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change.