Principles of Engineering is a PLTW engineering survey course that introduces students to a wide range of engineering concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based learning. The course exposes students to key topics commonly found in college-level engineering and two-year technical programs, including electrical engineering, thermodynamics, coding, robotics, and compound machines. Students will investigate engineering career pathways while developing strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on applying research and design principles to create solutions to real-world challenges, professionally documenting the engineering process, and effectively communicating technical solutions.
Prerequisites for the course include successful completion of Introduction to Engineering-PLTW and successful completion of Geometry.