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.
Prerequisites: Algebra II is the recommended prerequisite or may be taken concurrently. This course is part of the Engineering completer program. Students will take the college level exam at the end of this course. Students who successfully complete this course and the final exam may apply for transcripted credit from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).
Grades: 9-12
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