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Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW): INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN - TE2249

Length of Course:

One Year

Credit:

1.0 Credit

Grade Placement: 9

Prerequisite:

None

State Code:

21006A001

Course Description: This PLTW STEM course will provide students with a foundational engineering and design course. Students will learn the fundamentals of the engineering design

process by linking STEM principles to real-world problem solving in various engineering career fields. This course requires a strong writing component as students are required to maintain

an Engineering Notebook. This rigorous course requires self-motivation.

STEM EXPLORATION – TE2235

Length of Course:

One Year

Credit:

1.0 Credit

Grade Placement: 9

Prerequisite:

None

State Code:

21052A002

Course Description: Provides a foundation in the development of problem solving, creativity and innovation in the STEM fields. This is a hands-on exploratory level course, with the intent

to introduce knowledge and skills needed in various Technology/STEM occupations. This course will provide students with insight into their interests and abilities related to the STEM field.

Topics include Engineering Concepts, Electricity/Electronics, Robotics, Transportation, and Energy/Power.

3D DESIGN AND ANIMATION - TE1204

Length of Course:

One Year

Credit:

1.0 Credit

Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:

CAD Recommended

State Code:

10201A002

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the high tech field of computer animation and three-dimensional designs used in such industries as game development,

architectural and engineering walk-through animated movies, and videos. Topics include 2D and 3D drawing, compound object creation, lighting, cameras, backgrounds, materials, special

effects, and computer animation. Students will use 3D Studio Max software, 2D and 3D scanners, 2D and 3D plotters (additive manufacturing for model creation), and digital cameras to

complete scenes and animations.

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