14 courses with the subject PLW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Introduction to Engineering Design Provides an introduction to the engineering profession, engineering disciplines, and technology. Emphasizes a "problem-solving" approach, engineering design process, and team projects. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Engineering Essentials Introduces students to engineering concepts that are applicable across multiple engineering disciplines. Builds technical skills using a variety of engineering tools, such as geographic information systems (GIS), 3-D solid modeling software, and prototyping equipment. Applies the engineering design process to develop mechanical, electronic, process, and logistical solutions to relevant problems across a variety of industry sectors, including health care, public service, product development, and manufacturing. Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours); Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Principles of Engineering Students will be introduced to various types of engineering, engineering communications, various design processes, types of engineering systems, statics, materials, and strength of materials, engineering for reliability, and kinematics. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 100. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Principles of Biomedical Sciences Engages students in the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Exposes students to investigations of human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. Includes analysis of key biological concepts including: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, the relationship of structure to function and defense against disease. Outlines all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences' program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Pre-requisite: Reading, English, and Mathematics assessment exam scores above the KCTCS transitional placement level or successful completion of the prescribed transitional course(s). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Principles of Human Body Systems Emphasizes the study of human body systems investigating identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Uses experiments that investigate the structures and functions of the human body and uses data acquisition software to monitor body functions. Explores science in action as students build organs and tissues on a skeletal model, work through real-world cases, and role-play biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 3.0 credits (135 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 130. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Medical Interventions Focuses on exploring a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Uses a How-To manual to introduce prevention of and fighting of infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Examines lifestyle choices and preventive measures that influence health and highlights the important roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future are examined. Lecture: 4 credits (150 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 135. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
Biomedical Innovation Leads students to apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences in a capstone course. Facilitates student design of innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century in areas such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. Provides the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor, or advisor from a university, hospital, physician's office, or health industry provider. Students present their work to an adult audience including representatives from the local business and healthcare community. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 140. Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Digital Electronics This course uses computer simulations and hands on laboratory to teach students about the logic of electronics as they design, test, and construct electronic circuits and devices. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Lab: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Aerospace Engineering The major focus of the Aerospace EngineeringTM (AE) course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics, flight, and engineering. They will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of aerospace problems. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (150 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 100, PLW 125, and PLW 150. Components: LEC: Lecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture The major focus of the Civil Engineering and ArchitectureTM (CEA) course is a long-term project that involves the development of a local property site. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of this property. Lecture/Lab: 4 credits (150 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 100, PLW 125, and PLW 150. Attributes: Technical Components: LEC: Lecture
Computer Integrated Manufacturing The purpose of the Computer Integrated Manufacturing course is to expose students to the fundamentals of computerized manufacturing technology. The course includes: Computer Modeling; CNC Equipment; CAM Software; Robotics; and Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Lecture/Lab: 4 credits (150 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 100, PLW 125, and PLW 150. Components: LEC: Lecture
Environmental Sustainability Equips students with the ability to analyze complex environmental systems by applying the engineering design process to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges. Integrates scientific, biological, and engineering principles while considering the ethical, economic, and societal impacts of their work. Emphasizes experimentation, documentation, and professional communication to foster both technical competence and responsible decision-making in addressing environmental sustainability. Prerequisite(s): PLW 100 or PLW 105 and PLW 125 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours); Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Engineering Design and Development Engineering student teams research, design, and construct a solution to open-ended engineering problem using product development lifecycle and the design process; presentation to defend solutions to a panel of outside reviewers. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (150 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PLW 150 AND one of the following: PLW 200, OR PLW 225, OR PLW 250, OR Consent of the APC and/or Instructor. Components: LEC: Lecture
PLTW Capstone Engages students in collaborative engineering problem-solving, guiding them from identifying real-world problems to designing, prototyping, and testing solutions. Fosters creativity, communication, and technical skills while allowing students to refine solutions and present their work to an external panel, demonstrating both professional and technical competence. Prerequisite(s): PLW 100 or PLW 105 and PLW 125 or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 9 credit hours of PLW coursework. Lecture: 1 credits (15 contact hours); Laboratory: 3 credits (135 contact hours). Attributes: Technical Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
Source: Pamlico Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
