West Ashley Center for Advance Studies – PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture H

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Civil Engineering and Architecture course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real-world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the roles of civil engineering and architects, project planning, site planning, building design, and project documentation and presentation. Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software. Students will be introduced to Autodesk Revit, MDsolids, and Convert.