This course will offer students a unique opportunity to earn dual credit for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) coursework. This course is part of a series of high school pre-engineering curriculum developed by the national engineering program Project Lead the Way. Students will study different fields of engineering thought: civil, mechanical, electrical, energy, etc, technological systems, and manufacturing processes. VEX Robotics is a major portion of this course. Lessons are taught through hands-on projects that concentrate on how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology to solve problems to benefit people. *This course is designated as a STEM Concentration Course. Heartland Community College Career Technical Education Credit can be achieved for Principles of Engineering.