High School Course Guide

Principals of Engineering – PLTW

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
10, 11, 12
Session
Year-long
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
Geometry or currently enrolled in Geometry
High School Course Number
9656
Dual Credit
WITCC: EGT-410
High School Credits
2 Credits
College Credits
3

Course Description

This course will assist students with an understanding of the field of engineering and engineering technology. By exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes, students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology. Drafting and design are primary aspects of the course. The course also includes concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change.