The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Pathway To Engineering (PTE) curriculum is designed as a four-year high school sequence. Foundation courses (Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronics) are supplemented by a number of electives to create eight rigorous, relevant, reality-based courses:

Foundation Courses

• Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
  • Using 3D computer modeling software, students learn the design process and solve design problems for which they develop, analyze, and create product models.
• Principles of Engineering (POE) (Quotes)
  • Students explore technology systems and engineering processes to find out how math, science, and technology help people.

Specialization Courses

• Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
  • Teams of students collaborate on the development of community-based building projects and conceptual design for project presentations.
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
  • Students learn concepts of robotics and automated manufacturing by creating three-dimensional designs with modeling software and producing models of their designs.

Capstone Course

• Engineering Design and Development
  • Teams of students, guided by community mentors, work together to research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems.