Introduction to Engineering Design

Career Cluster: STEM

Program of Study: Engineering

NLPS Sequence Principles Course Code 4802

Course Description:  Introduction to Engineering Design is a fundamental pre-engineering course where students become familiar with the engineering design process. Students work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using industry standard sketches and current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. Students apply their knowledge through hands-on projects and document their work with the use of an engineering notebook. Students begin with completing structured activities and move to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented.

Prereq(s)/Co-Req(s): none

Credits Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum

Counts Toward: Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Next Level Programs of Study 327

Postsecondary Course Alignment ITCC: DESN 101, DESN 113

This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet postsecondary requirements for earning dual credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of this course.

Civil Engineering and Architecture introduces students to the fundamentals of design and aspects of the fields of civil engineering and architecture. Throughout the course, students will manipulate computeraided design (CAD) software to design and create plans associated with a residential and commercial structure. Application of basic design principles associated with discipline specific fields of architecture and concepts of civil engineering will be used in their design. This course will emphasize the environmental impact of a structure and the building process, treatment of water sources before/during and after construction of a structure, building construction, surveying, universally compliant building design, calculations associated with the building process, introduction to basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems concepts within a building and the application of building codes as established at the local, state and national levels.

PLTW DOE Course Code: 4820

Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering

Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Postsecondary Course Alignment ITCC: DESN 105

This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet postsecondary requirements for earning dual credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of this course.

Computers in Design and Production is a course that specializes in using modern technological processes, computers, design, and production systems in the production of products and structures through the use of automated production systems. Emphasis is placed on using modern technologies and on developing career related skills for electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, and architecture career pathways. Students use tools, materials, processes, and resources to create solutions as it applies in the areas of electronics, manufacturing, precision machining, and architecture. The content and activities should be developed locally in accordance with available advanced technologies in the school. Course content should address major technological content related to topics such as: Architectural drawing and print design, design documentation using CAD systems; assignments involving the interface of CAD, CNC, CAM, and CIM technologies; computer simulation of products and systems; publishing of various media; animation and related multimedia applications; 3-D modeling of products or structures; digital creation and editing of graphics and audio files; control technologies; and automation in the modern workplace.

DOE Code: 4800

Recommended Grade Level: 9-10

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, maximum of 2 credits

Fulfills a Directed Elective or Elective requirement for all diploma types

Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a course that applies principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automation. Students will use computer controlled prototyping equipment, such as CNC mills, laser engravers, and 3D printers to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes.

NON-PLTW DOE Code: 5534

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering

Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course