Course Descriptions

Technology Systems
Manufacturing Systems
Construction Systems
Energy, Power, Transportation Systems
Communication Systems
Engineering Graphics
Architectural Graphics
Research, Design, & Development
Principles of Technology

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Technology Systems

    Grade Placement: 9-12         1 credit

        Technology Systems provides students with hands-on computer learning experiences.  The course is designed to introduce students to the application of technology to solve everyday problems.  Students have the opportunity to work with CNC Mill Applicaitons, CAD, Health Management, Electronics, Construction Technology, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Video Production, Aerodynamics, Computer Applications, Basic Electricity, Robotics, Graphics and Animation, Electronic Communcications, and PLC process controls.  May be substituted for Technology Application credit.

    Grade Placement: 9-12         1/2 credit

        A laboratory-oriented course which includes the common essential elements for industrial technology education: investigate grades of selected materials, calculate costs of materials, use processes of forming, separating, combining and conditioning.  Show interrelationship of technological resources for manufacturing systems, and investigate recycling procedure.

   Grade Placement: 9-12         1/2 credit

        Construction Systems is an activity-based course focusing on the preconstruction, construction, and post-secondary practices, and the management components of the construction industry.  Examples of student learning activities are: organize and enterprise, conduct market research, construct models of houses, conduct residential planning, calculate material costs, and test construction materials.

    Grade Placement: 9-12         1/2 credit

        An activity-based course introducing students to the concepts and application of power and transportation systems that serve this society.  Examples of student learning activities are: construct a working model of a mechanical power transmission system, construct a battery and or fuel cell, operate a model power source, operate a pneumatic robot, and build a model space vehicle.

    Grade Placement: 9-12         1/2 credit 

        Communication Systems is a course introducing students to the concepts of technical communication.  In this activity-based course, students explore the resources, processes, management, and products in the technical areas of drafting, photography, graphic arts, electronic communication, and telecommunications.   The course emphasizes problem solving, design principals, technical standards, and use of related equipment.

    Grade Placement: 10-12         1/2-1 credit

        A course focusing on the design, planning and technical communications, associated with manufacturing systems.  In this activity-based course, emphasis is placed on production drawings and graphics related to machine design, welding fabrication, electrical and electronic components, piping, technical illustration, gears and cams, intersection and development, jigs and fixtures.  Examples of student activities are: make working drawings, design products, construct prototypes, and plan automated factory.

   Grade Placement: 10-12         1/2-1 credit

    Prerequisite: Manufacturing Graphics

        A course focusing on the design and planning associated with construction systems.  In this activity-based course, emphasis is placed on the production of drawings related to residential and commercial architecture.  Examples of activities include: produce working drawings for a home, organize construction activities, investigate energy efficiency, design, construct model buildings and bridges, and surveying.

   Grade Placement: 11-12         1/2-1 credit

    Prerequisite: Two Technology Education classes & Instructor Approval

        An activity-based course designed to provide an opportunity for research and developmental activities in any one or more of the technology areas of communication, energy, and production.  A student or small group of students is able to creatively pursue now knowledge and solve technological/industrial problems  Students do research, data collection, problem solving, designing, developing prototypes, and making working models.

   Grade Placement: 10-12        1 credit

    Prerequisite: One Science and Algebra I

        This course is the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces. Attention is given to mechanics, heat, waves, electromagnetism, and nuclear physics. Lab work explores laws and theories of physics on critical thinking and problem solving. An independent research project is required.