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PLTW Engineering

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PLTW Engineering

Teacher: Steve Dolan
Email: sdolan@rjuhsd.us
Room: 503


Industry Sector: Engineering and Architecture
Pathway: Engineering Design

Program Description

  • The PLTW Engineering program of study 3 include courses:  
    • Intro to Engineering - introductory courses 
    • Civil Engineering and Architecture - concentrator course 
    • Engineering Design and Development - capstone course 
  • It is recommended that students take these course in order.
  • Students will earn and receive a “silver cord” to wear at graduation signifying their completion of the engineering program of study. 

Sequence of Classes

Introductory Coure Title - Intro to Engineering 
(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)
Syllabus: link to syllabus

class description: The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering
standards, and technical documentation. Students use 3D solid modeling design software to
help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work
and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

Concentrator Course Title - Civil Engineering and Architecture 
(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)
Syllabus: link to syllabus

Class description: This course should introduce students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs should allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water resource, and environmental issues. Activities should include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design.

Capstone Course Title - Engineering design and Development
(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)
Syllabus: link to syllabus

Class description: In this capstone course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Two possible projects that will be closely involved in this course are the Shell Eco-Marathon car and FIRST Robotics.

 Internship Course Title - CTE internship 
(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)
Syllabus: link to syllabus

 Class description: Students will be placed with a local company of their desired career path to continue their study of their CTE pathway. Students typically “intern” 2 to 3 afternoons a week and will work under an industry mentor who instructs, guides, and assigns tasks within the office. For the duration of the semester, students will meet weekly with their respective department leaders to review progress from the previous week and plan ahead for the upcoming week. Additionally, this class releases early, better known as an off 4th period for students to work at their internships. Students will gain life and employment skills as they learn through experience in a professional environment is very beneficial itself.

 

Program Accomplishments

Intro to Engineering's Chair Project:

Woodshop chair project

 

Create's Engineering Competition:

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