Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Engineering
Students learn problem-solving skills using a design development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer design software. IED meets the UC elective (“g”) credit requirement for admission.
In Introduction to Engineering Design, students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products or invent new ones. They learn how to apply this model to solve real-life problems in and out of the classroom. Using sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software, students communicate the details of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and communicating ideas to others.