PHS Applied Technology Department
Engineering Career Pathway
T202 - Engineering 1 - PLTW IED
1 Full Year - Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
This course uses the engineering design process to help students understand how engineers solve real-world problems. Hands-on projects involve creating and testing prototypes using 3D printing, CNC equipment, and a laser cutting machine. Using Autodesk Inventor and other industry tools, students learn to model and document their ideas while exploring design principles, sketching, 3D modeling, patent research, and engineering documentation. Emphasis is placed on creativity, teamwork, and innovative problem solving.
Pre-requisite - Concurrently enrolled in M117 or Higher
T408 - PLTW Digital Electronics (DE)
1 Full Year - Open to Juniors & Seniors (Or Department Chair Approval)
Students study the fundamentals of digital electronics, including logic gates, truth tables, flip-flops, registers, and counters. Emphasis is placed on applying digital systems to control and record data from real-world engineering experiments. Students use engineering software such as LabVIEW and MultiSim to design and test circuits, culminating in an independent project.
***Honor's Weighted Course
Harper College Dual Credit = ELT203 Digital Electronics 4 hours.
Pre-requisite - T302 Engineering 2 - PLTW POE
T302 - Engineering 2 - PLTW POE
1 Full Year - Open to Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning to explore key concepts in engineering and technology. Topics include design processes, engineering systems, statics, materials testing, and kinematics. Students apply physics, trigonometry, and other sciences to solve real-world engineering problems. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, teamwork, and understanding how technology impacts society.
Pre-requisite - Successful Completion of
T202 Engineering 1 - PLTW IED
T418 - PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)
1 Full Year - Open to Juniors & Seniors
This course introduces students to the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. Students explore building systems, structural design, site planning, utilities, cost estimation, and energy efficiency. Working in design teams, students use industry-standard software to create electronic and physical models while developing communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The course emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and the application of engineering and architectural principles in real-world projects.
***Honor's Weighted Course
Pre-requisite - T302 Engineering 2 - PLTW POE
