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Instructional Focus : Use programming to develop computational thinking , to generate excitement about the field of computing , and to introduce computational tools that foster creativity
PLTW Honors Computer Integrated Manufacturing [ BHS Only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into CEMS at BHS Intended Audience : Grades 11 , and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Principles of Manufacturing - Students will learn to use input and output devices as a foundation to model manufacturing processes
• Manufacturing Processes - Students analyze a product to consider design improvements , perform calculations to make manufacturing decisions , and recommend processes
• Elements of Automation -introduce students to robotic automation within a manufacturing system
• Integration of Manufacturing Elements Instructional Focus : Hands on activities
PLTW Honors Civil Engineering and Architecture [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into CEMS at BHS and PLTW Honors Principles of Engineering Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering
• Introduction to architectural planning , including site planning and building design
• Project planning considering transportation , water resource and environmental issues
Projects , Activities , etc .: This is a Project Lead the Way course ; projects and problems Instructional Focus : Use research and design techniques to analyze problems , inquiry-based approach , field and lab activities
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PLTW Honors Cybersecurity [ BHS Only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into CEMS at BHS Intended Audience : Grades 11 , and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy
• Students ’ knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior is enhanced
Instructional Focus : This course aims to develop students ’ skills as consumers , friends , citizens , and employees who can effectively contribute to communities with a dependable cyber-infrastructure that moves and processes information safely
PLTW Honors Aerospace Engineering [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into CEMS at BHS and PLTW Honors Principles of Engineering Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to aerodynamics design and testing
• Flight systems and aerospace materials
• Space life sciences and astronautics Instructional Focus : Experiments , project testing and field trips Projects , Activities , etc .: Gliders , flight simulator , model rockets , wind turbine , orbital mechanics modeling , Mars Rover robotics Instructional Focus : Students explore fundamentals of flight in air and space through designing and testing components related to aerospace engineering .
PLTW Honors Environmental Sustainability [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into CEMS at BHS and PLTW Honors Principles of Engineering Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit PTLW college credit can be earned , does not meet science credit requirement
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Major Outcomes :
• Build models of natural water systems
• Propose a genetic engineering solution to a global food security issue
• Biomanufacturing of biofuels Projects , Activities , etc .: The growing market for jobs in biological engineering is playing a central role in energy and agricultural sustainability solutions . The ES course develops students ’ thinking skills and prepares them for emerging careers through topics such as genetic engineering , biofuels , and biomanufacturing . Instructional Focus : Experiments and field trips
PLTW Honors Computer Science A [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into CEMS at BHS Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.0 credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Students focus on integrating technologies across multiple platforms and networks .
• Students create models and simulations that create solutions to real world problems found in science and industry .
• Students analyze , adapt , and improve each other ’ s programs while working primarily in JAVA and other industrystandard tools .
Instructional Focus : This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science A Test
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