Harding University High School Institute of Technology

3D Design and Digital Manufacturing

 

 

Introduction to Trade and Industry

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This course will introduce students to concepts needed for careers in trade and industry professions. Skillsets specific to Trade and Industry careers will be provided to include key concepts from the systems used in manufacturing processes and will incorporate problem-solving, design, technical communication, modeling, testing, evaluation, and implications of technology. Activities associated with the major program areas of Trade and Industrial Education will provide practical applications to enhance student learning. English language arts are reinforced.: This course will introduce students to concepts needed for careers in trade and industry professions. Skillsets specific to Trade and Industry careers will be provided to include key concepts from the systems used in manufacturing processes and will incorporate problem-solving, design, technical communication, modeling, testing, evaluation, and implications of technology. Activities associated with the major program areas of Trade and Industrial Education will provide practical applications to enhance student learning. English language arts are reinforced.

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PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design

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In this foundation Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering (PTE) course, students are exposed 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. Art, English, language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

 

PLTW Principles of Engineering

 

In this foundation Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering (PTE) course, students survey engineering and are exposed to major concepts they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges, documenting their work and communicating solutions to peers and members of the professional community. Art, English language arts, mathematics and science are reinforced.

 

Engineering Design

Prerequisite: TE11 Technology Engineering and Design. This course continues to apply the skills, concepts, and principles of engineering. Students explore various technological systems and engineering processes in related career fields. Topics include investigating technological system, design optimization, and problem solving. Students utilize CAD and physical and virtual modeling concepts to construct, test, collect, and report data. Art, English language arts, mathematics and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

 

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PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing Course

Prerequisite: Pathway to Engineering (PTE) Foundation Courses

In this specialization Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering (PTE) course, students answer the questions: How are things made? What processes go into creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to these questions, they learn about the history of manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics and automation. The course is built around several key concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics, and flexible manufacturing systems. Art, English language arts, mathematics and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. *Due to potentially hazardous processes and equipment a maximum enrollment of 20 is recommended.

 

PLTW Engineering Design and Development Course

Prerequisite: Pathway to Engineering (PTE) Specialization Course

In this capstone Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pathway to Engineering (PTE) course, students will work in teams to research, design, test and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous Project Lead the Way courses. The use of 3D design software helps students design solutions to the problem their team has chosen. This course also engages students in time management and teamwork skills, a valuable skill set for students in the future. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. 

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Industry Credentials:

OSHA 10 Hour

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PLTW Principles of Engineering in the STEM pathway.  PLTW is partnering with the Fab Lab Foundation. The Fab Lab Foundation is an educational component of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA). PLTW and the Fab Lab Foundation also work with the Fab Lab at CPCC.  Our Lab is a Digital Fabrication Lab.   

 

The Pre-engineering strand is comprised of several courses, developed by PLTW (Project Lead the Way), and two courses Principles of Technology I and II, developed by the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD).  (Information on PLTW is located on the PLTW.org site or the PLTW Teachers Portal.)