Mr. Schaffer

 

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 to 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
 

  Topics & Activities

 

• Residential Floor Plans

• House Frame Modeling

• Site Planning

• Architectural Styles and Design

• Civil Activities

• Site Planning

• Site Surveying

• AutoDesk Revit

• 3D House Modeling

• ADA Laws & Standards

• Commercial Development

• Bridge Design

 

CEA is one of the specialized courses in Fremd's - Project Lead The Way Pathway to Engineering course sequence. Students who have successfully completed the IED and POE foundation courses at Fremd High School can easily transition to this course. To receive maximum recognition or credit from PLTW-affiliated colleges and universities, students should successfully complete the two foundation courses, one specialized course, and the capstone course. Some affiliates offer recognition or credit on a course by course basis.