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Pre-Engineering Course Descriptions

Title Number Credits Time Location

Introduction to Engineering Design

(Project Lead The Way)

PLTW 1500 3 Credits
(2 lab)
(1 lect)

 8 - 10a.m.

 

1st & 4th periods

 

1st period

Sartell HS

 

Apollo HS

 

 

Tech HS

Course Description
Using computer modeling software, students learn the design process. They solve design problems as they develop, create, and analyze product models.
Pre-Requisites

Suggested progress toward math sequence:
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus
Available to High School Sophomores (with sufficient math pre-req completed) Juniors & Seniors

Prep
Excellent preparation for Engineering and Engineering Technician – examples Machine Tool Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Design Technology, and Industrial Engineering and Technology

 

Title Number Credits Time Location

Principles of Engineering

(Project Lead The Way)

PLTW 1502 3 credits

8 -10 a.m.

 

9:15 - 10:05

Sartell High School

 

 Apollo HS

Course Description
A course that helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
Pre-Requisites

Suggested progress toward math sequence:
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus
Available to High School Sophomores (with sufficient math pre-req completed) Juniors & Seniors



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