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Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) - AP Computer Science Principles (CSP)* -
PLTW 860/861 870/871
Designed for 9th-10th grade students, the major focus of IED This course is designed for the student wanting to discover
is the design process and its application. Through hands-on computer science tools and develop creativity and
projects, students apply engineering standards and document collaboration in computing. Students will use environments
their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling such as Scratch and MIT App Inventor to create interactive
software to help them design solutions to solve proposed mobile apps, and they will transition to text-based code using
problems, document their wok using an engineer’s notebook Python to code images and create programs. Students will
and communicate solutions to peers. While students do not also discuss cryptography and modern security issues and
purchase a textbook for this PLTW course, there is a $40 how to protect their online identities using the knowledge they
materials/copy fee. No prerequisite. learn in this course. We will discuss the wide range of career
possibilities that utilize computer science and how computer
Principles of Engineering (POE)* - PLTW science has connections and uses for many other subjects
862/863 such as statistics, biology, genetics and geography.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
Prerequisite: Must have maintained a “C” average both semesters in IED. ready to take the College Board AP CS Principles test. While
students do not purchase a textbook for this course, there
Designed for 10th-12th grade students, this survey course is a $60 materials/copy fee.
exposes students to some concepts in mechanical, electrical,
civil, and computer engineering. Students develop problem- AP Computer Science A (CSA)* - 874/875
solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and
design to create solutions to various challenges, document Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra 1. It is strongly recommended
their work and communicate solutions. This class involves that a student has completed CSP or has some prior knowledge of a
many hands-on group and individual projects. While students programming language, such as Scratch, Alice, Java, or work using code.org.
do not purchase a textbook for this PLTW course, there is a
$40 materials/copy fee. This course is designed for the student wanting to learn to
create apps for an android device using Java, an object-
Engineering Design and Development 1 oriented language. Students will design apps and perform
(EDD1)* - PLTW 866/867 usability tests on their designs using a prototyping tool. They
will use GPS features, read QR codes and make web posts.
Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering (POE), must have maintained a “C” Students will refine their understanding of Java techniques
average both semesters in POE. in the context of game development. Students will create
a unique app that incorporates elements like geolocation,
Designed for 11th or 12th grade students. In this capstone communication with a database and utilization of the camera,
course, students work in teams of 2-3 to design and develop speakers, and microphone.
an original solution to a valid open-ended problem by Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
applying the engineering design process. Students perform ready to take the College Board AP Computer Science A test.
research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. There is a $25 materials/copy fee.
After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build,
and test their solutions while working closely with industry Computer Science Exploration (CSE) - 876/877
professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally,
student teams present and defend their original solution to an This introductory programming class is perfect for students
outside panel. While students do not purchase a textbook with minimal or no coding experience. Students will explore
for this PLTW course, there is a $50 materials/ copy fee. a variety of computer topics such as creating mobile apps,
interactive web pages, physical computing and game
E(EnDgDin2e)e*r-inPgLTDWes8i6g8n/a8n69d Development 2 design. Programming languages used in this course include
JavaScript, HTML and CSS. While students do not purchase a
Designed for 12th grade students who have completed EDD1 textbook for this course, there is a $40 materials/copy fee.
and earned a grade of B or better in the class. In this work-
study course, students will work in a non-paid internship P88ri2n/c8i8p3les of Biomedical Science (PBS) - PLTW
capacity at an area business in an engineering job. Students
must complete an application and an interview. This class Prerequisite: students must have completed or currently be enrolled in a
will meet for 2 periods at the end of either A-day or B-day. biology class.
Students will earn 1 credit for a set number of hours put in at
their employer. Students must be eligible for senior privilege. In this introductory class, students explore concepts of biology
and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of
28 CMH EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 a fictional person. While investigating the case, students
examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and
