South Carroll High – Introduction to Engineering Design

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This college level course is a part of the Project Lead The Way Engineering Completer Program. This course emphasizes the development of a design. Students use computer software to produce, analyze, and evaluate models of project solutions. Students study the design concepts of form and function and use technology to translate conceptual design into reproducible products. Topics include application of the design process for problem-solving in a team setting, interpretation of sketches to design models, use of mass property calculations to evaluate a parametric model, and cost analysis, quality control, staffing, and packaging for product marketing.