COURSE DESCRIPTION: Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) specialization course at Graham High School. CEA is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. The course includes an introduction to many of the varied factors involved in building design and construction including building components and systems, structural design, storm water management, site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and construction industry.
PROGRAM GOALS:
Students that complete the project-based curriculum will:
Course Outline:
Unit 1: Overview of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Lesson 1.1 History of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Lesson 1.2 Careers in Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2: Residential design
Lesson 2.1 Building Design and Construction
Lesson 2.2 Cost and Efficiency Analysis
Lesson 2.3 Residential Design
Unit 3: Commercial Applications
Lesson 3.1 Commercial Building Systems
Lesson 3.2 Structures
Lesson 3.3 Services and Utilities
Lesson 3.4 Site Considerations
Unit 4: Commercial Building design
Lesson 4.1 Commercial Building Design Problem
Lesson 4.2 Commercial Building Design Presentation