PLTW At Irvington

Introduction to Design a.k.a. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 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.

• Year long class
• UC-f or UC-d or UC-g
• Listed twice in course catalog, but it's the same course
• Eligible for grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Prerequisite: Algebra 1 
• Main focus is on 3D design and the Design Process
• No homework 90% of the time
• No engineering/CAD/CS experience necessary

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

• Year long class
• UC-g or UC-d
• Listed twice in course catalog, but it's the same course 
• Eligible for grades 10, 11, 12
• Prerequisites: IED, Alg2/Trig (or concurrent) 
• Curriculum is a lot like  AP Physics (but all project based)
• No homework 90% of the time
• Choose your own S.I.D.E. Project
• Dual enrollment with Las Positas College