Civil Engineering and Architecture
STEM 1005 | Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I
College Credit Eligibility: Conditional on University of New Haven/PLTW Affiliate University required achievement on end of course examination and course grade.
The major focus of this course is completing long-term projects that involve the development of property sites. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of a property. The course provides teachers and students freedom to develop the property as a simulation or for students to model the experiences that civil engineers and architects face. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to help them design solutions to solve major course projects. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture.
Class Highlights:
• Field Trips like the visit to the Q Bridge project in New Haven where students learned about the planning process, technology used for designs, costs, traffic patterns and building materials.
• Students design residential homes, as well as commercial buildings and sites. Various systems are designed while keeping a balance between form and function.
• Students have volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in New Haven to assist in building homes for families in need.