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Project Lead-the-Way is a model for our program that .....
is developed as a national curriculum that teaches students basic skills and knowledge in pre-engineering concepts.  The program consists of three courses at present.  Students may earn credits in Pre-Engineering through an articulation agreement with New Hampshire Technical Institute.

A. Introduction to Engineering Design
Students develop problem solving skills with an emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object.  State of the art computer hardware and software will be used to emphasize design development processes and CADD.

B. Principles of Engineering
Students learn about systems of engineering design and learn about hydraulics, pneumatics, and materials testing.  Technik kits will be used for lab exercises like bridge building and material transfer.  Introduction to robotics principles will also be given.

C. . Principles of Engineering
This course is designed to have students experience the integration of computers into manufacturing. Students will learn how to program robotic systems, program small precision CNC milling units, and create programs on computer that can be translated into manufacturing process by machine.