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Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. The Project Lead the Way curriculum is applied to explore opportunities and information related to the field. Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. The course sequence teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation.

Course Sequence:

Level I: Introduction to Engineering Design

Students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software.


Level II: Honors Principles of Engineering

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and motion. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Level III: Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. Computer Integrated Manufacturing – PLTW illuminates the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students can earn a virtual manufacturing badge recognized by the National Manufacturing Badge system

Level IV: Honors Engineering Design and Development

Engineering Design and Development (EDD) is the capstone course in the PLTW high school engineering program. It is an open-ended engineering research course in which students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a well-defined and justified open-ended problem by applying an engineering design process.

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Associated Industry Jobs/Careers:

  • Civil Engineers
  • Drafters
  • Engineering Technicians
  • Engineering and Science Managers
  • Geoscientists
  • Science Technicians

Associated College Majors:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Drafting and Design Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • GIS Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Robotics Technology

Associated Industry-Recognized Certifications:

  • Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Revit MEP Electrical
  • Autodesk Certified User (ACU) in AutoCAD