Project Lead the Way

Introduction to Engineering Design
Requirements

Credit Value: 1.0
Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): None
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Core

The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, and engineering standards. The course applies and develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

Principles of Engineering
Requirements

Credit Value: 1.0
Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): IED
Open to Grades: 10, 11, 12
Type: Core

This course provides an overview of engineering and engineering technology. Students develop problem-solving skills by solving real-world problems through hands-on activities in a variety of engineering disciplines. Units of study include simple/compound machines; energy and energy transfer devices; machine control; materials & structures; fluid power; electrical circuits; kinematics and more.

Civil Engineering & Architecture
Requirements

Credit Value: 1.0
Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): POE
Open to Grades: 11, 12
Type: Specialty

In Civil Engineering and Architecture students learn project planning, site planning, and building design. Areas of study include; hydrology, transportation, and structural design and stress analysis. With the latest government funding of infrastructure improvements, Civil Engineering is an exploding field of opportunity and this class will give you an excellent exposure to it.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Requirements

Credit Value: 1.0
Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): POE
Open to Grades: 11, 12
Type: Specialty

Computer Integrated Manufacturing bridges the gap between concept and reality. Students learn to prototype their designs using highly sophisticated equipment and software. CIM students will learn to use the laser engraver, 3-axis CNC milling machine, 3-D printer, robotic arms, and more.

PLTW

Pine-Richland School District is a certified Project Lead the Way (PLTW) school. Project Lead the Way is a national program designed to encourage and prepare students for the fields of engineering and technology. Through this curriculum, students are exposed to a rigorous, hands-on learning experience. Students learn theory which allows them to solve technological problems in an innovative way. Students learn to use the design process to develop new and innovated ways to solve challenges; and students develop prototypes to learn materials processes and test their designs. PR offers a Gateway to Technology class to introduce students in High School to PLTW. In High School students can take a variety of engineering classes including: Introduction to Engineering Design, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Principles of Engineering, and Civil Engineering and Architecture. Students who are interested in the Project Lead the Way program are encouraged to take as many of the courses as possible. If you have questions about Project Lead the Way or The PR STEM PROGRAM, please contact Mr. Clark.

Rochester Institute Of Technolgy Partnership

Throughout the exculsie classes that Pine-Richland offers at our school, we have attracted the light of major colleges and universities. We are proud to say that our school has partnered with RIT allowing students to learn and expand inside and outside of the classroom. A specific instance where our school benefits from RIT is our credit program. This program allows students who take PLTW classes in our high school to earn college credits toward their education. Many of these credits may be used in place of expensive classes and allow students the ability to focus on what they want to study and get out of their college education.

RIT ADMISSIONS WEBSITE: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/

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