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PLTW Overview. Two high school curricular programs that are usually only partially implemented (i.e. three courses are offered):. Pathway to Engineering 2 Foundational courses 5 Specialization courses 1 Capstone course. Biomedical Sciences Program - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PLTW OverviewTwo high school curricular programs that are usually only
partially implemented (i.e. three courses are offered):
PATHWAY TO ENGINEERING
• 2 Foundational courses
• 5 Specialization courses
• 1 Capstone course
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PROGRAM
• 4-course sequence to prepare students to pursue health sciences
Biomedical Sciences Program
• Principles of the Biomedical Scienceso Health conditions & treatment options
[d - Biological Lab Science (pending)]
• Human Body Systemso Structure & function of organs & tissues
[d - Biological Lab Science (pending)]
• Medical Interventionso Disease prevention, diagnosis & treatment
• Biomedical Innovationo Capstone course – independent project
Pathway to Engineering – Foundations
• Introduction to Engineering Designo Computer aided design
[g – Elective: Interdisciplinary; f – Visual Arts]
• Principles of Engineeringo Intro to engineering careers & skills
[g – Elective: Interdisciplinary]
• Digital Electronicso Computer simulated circuits
[g – Elective: Math]
Pathway to Engineering - Specialization & Capstone
• Aerospace Engineering[g – Elective: Interdisciplinary]
• Biotechnical Engineering[g – Elective: Biological Science]
• Civil Engineering & Architecture[g – Elective: Interdisciplinary]
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
[g – Elective: Other]
• Engineering Design & Development[d – Lab Science: Interdisciplinary]
SIMPLIFIED STUDENT SCHEDULESIMPLIFIED STUDENT SCHEDULE
Guaranteed Admissions – an example
• Complete four PLTW courses with a “B” or better
• Complete CSU a-g requirements
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Pass Entry Level Placement Tests
•Take the SAT or ACT
Local PLTW Schools
PLTW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSTraining & Support
• Two-week / class teacher training
• PLTW Virtual Academyo Continued trainingo Detailed manualso Videos of lessonso Discussion forums
Costs• Participation fee• Teacher training• Equipment
o Computer softwareo Activity kitso Consumables
Alternatives to PLTW• Engineering by Design
• Elective courses culminate in capstone project• Three “Pathway Extensions” with themes:
• General Science & Engineering • Robotics & Automation• Game Art & Design
• The Infinity Project• Engineering Design
• Four-module elective class • Electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and environmental engineering
• Engineering Math• Engineering-related math applications
Next Steps…• Fall 2011-2012
• Visit STEM schools • Decide on program offerings• Ensure that technology labs are built into SCHS• Establish funding
• Spring 2012• Register for program• Identify elective teachers• Purchase equipment, software & supplies
• Summer 2013• Teachers attend training institute
• Fall 2013• Blast off!