Design Technology and Environmental Planning
Students, if you are interested in designing the world of tomorrow, DTEP is for you!
Students explore innovations that change and shape our human design world. They apply science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM), to find practical solutions for real-world issues. Through hands-on, problem-solving activities, students will understand how technology and society affect each other. Utilizing computer design, prototyping, and modeling systems, students focus on technological innovations for an environmentally sustainable society.
Engineering & Design (ED)
This course uses problem-solving skills to explore creative designs and alternative solutions for problems facing our world today by using a design system approach. Students will design, analyze, and communicate possible solutions to a variety of environmental and technological problems. Three-dimensional models will be created using solid modeling computer design software. Possible tools include laser engraving and rapid prototyping.
Principles of Engineering (POE)
This course provides an overview of the field of engineering and engineering technology. By exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes, students learn how the engineering problem-solving process uses math, science and technology to benefit society. A product’s entire lifecycle will be analyzed to help address concerns about its environmental, social, and political consequences. Possible areas of interest include alternative energy, waste management, transportation, aerodynamics, material analysis, and construction. Students taking this course may be eligible for college credit through the National Affiliate/PLTW Exemplary Student Recognition program. This program provides opportunities for students in a National Affiliate/PLTW certified school who have excelled in selected PLTW courses to receive transcribed, college credit.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Students learn about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students develop their knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing to produce products using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill. Students apply the knowledge and skills gained in this course
as they collaborate to design, build, and program factory system models. This course uses problem-solving skills to explore creative designs and alternative solutions for problems facing our world today by using a design system approach.
Engineering Design and Devolopment (EDD)
Students work in teams to identify, research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem, with its environmental impact in mind. Students apply principles developed in the three preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. Teams present progress reports, submit a final written report, and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.