Industrial Technology Courses
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY;
Grades 9-10; 1 semester
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Exploring Technology is designed to introduce students to the technology curriculum. Students will explore with a partner new and different technologies common to society on a five-day, rotating schedule. Through the use of activity guides, students will explore concepts and applications of technologies using trainers, computers, videotapes, mock-ups, and actual equipment. This is a hands-on course where students will lead themselves, as well as their team, through each technology. This course includes units of study in transportation, production, communications, and energy technology.
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY;
Grades 9-12; 1
semester
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Communication Technology involves the basic elements and concepts of graphic means of transmitting and receiving information. Students will explore how graphic communication works, how it is used, and how it impacts society. Topics covered will include computer-aided drafting, layout and design, grahic arts, telecommunications, and computer usage. Students should not enroll in Graphic Arts during the same semester that they are enrolled in Communication Technology.
ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS;
Grades 9-10; 1 semester
Prerequisite: None (Recommended: Exploring
Technology)
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This course introduces students to energy and its relationship to the transportation industry. Students will learn the importance of energy and transportation and their relationship to each other utilizing a variety of hands-on activities and projects. Studes will work in the electricity, auto, CAD drafting and manufacturing labs while completing projects on aircraft, carbon-dioxide-powered cars, rockets, four-cycle gasoline engines and electric motors.
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS;
Grade 10; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Energy and Transportation Systems
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Automotive Systems provides hands-on experiences and theoretical knowledge of both small engines and automotive engines. Each system will be explored from both the practical and scientific point of view. Lab exercises emphasizing preventive and routine maintenance of automotive systems are included and an extensive study of small engines and automotive engines will take place.
EXPLORING WOOD/METAL TECHNOLOGY;
Grade 9-10; 1 semester
Prerequisite: None (Recommended: Exploring
Technology)
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Exploring Wood/Metal Technology provides students with an introduction to industrial materials and processes utilizing wood, metal, and plastic. Using these materials, students will individually, and collectively design, build and/or manufacture products. Students will work on projects in the woodworking, metalworking, welding, foundry and plastic areas. Computers will be used for design and CNC work. Students will also experience how a manufacturing enterprise operates by establishing companies in class that will design and sell Lunar Rovers.
WOOD/METAL PRODUCTION;
Grades 9-10; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Exploring Wood/Metal Technology
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Wood/Metal Production is designed to have students apply the fabrication processes learned in Exploring Wood/Metal Technology and to utilize those processes in a manufacturing environment. Students will design, develop, and manufacture a product. The construction unit will focus on basic home construction practices from the blueprint to rough framining. The servicing unit will provide an overview of the servicing industry, including maintaining consumer and industrial products.
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING;
Grades 9-10; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Completion of/or concurrent
enrollment in geometry
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Introduction to Engineering exposes students to engineering concepts through a multi-disciplinary approach. Problem solving using a hands-on, team approach modeled after current research and development practices will be emphasized. The course will integrate science, math, and technology in the study of basic engineering concepts. Students may take Introduction to Engineering for science or industrial technology credit.
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS;
Grades 9-12; 1 semester
Prerequisite: None (Recommended: Exploring
Technology)
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This course introduces students to basic electronic theories, components, circuits, test equipment, and construction techniques. A hands-on circuit and project building and testing approach coupled with theoretical explanation is used. Direct current circuit theory is introduced along with an introduction to alternating current circuits. Basic house wiring techniques are also taught.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING;
Grades 11-12; 1
semester
Prerequisite: None (Recommended:
Communication Technology)
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Introduction to CAD is designed to give students experiences in basic house design and mechanical drafting using the computer. Students will become familiar with a small, affordable home and do various three-view and pictorial drawings.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING;
Grades 11-12; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
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Architectural drafting is an advanced course in drafting. Students will develop a basic understanding of floor plans and specifications that go into the development of today’s homes and light commercial buildings. Floor, foundation, and site plans will be developed using computer software.
ENGINEERING DRAFTING;
Grades 11-12; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Aided
Drafting
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Engineering drafting is an advanced course in mechanical drafting. Students will use CAD software to produce working and assembly drawings. Students will complete several design and construction projects.
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS;
Grades 11-12; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to Electronics
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The student will be introduced to digital electronics using a circuit building testing approach. Semiconductor theory, power supplies, gates, binary numbers, counters, and linear circuits are also covered. Students study the theoretical aspects of digital electronics and then test and troubleshoot practical circuits.
ANALOG AND DIGITAL CIRCUITS;
Grades 11-12; 1
semester
Prerequisite: Digital Electronics
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Analog and Digital Circuits deals with the analysis and application of active devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. Electronic communication is covered for radio transmission and reception and fiber optic communication. Digital applications proceed to various computer interface circuits and the programming and interfacing of a simple microprocessor. A student will also gain a degree of proficiency with applicable test equipment and will explore robotics.
GRAPHIC ARTS 1;
Grades 11-12; 1 semester
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Graphic Arts 1 provides students with an introduction to the processes and equipment used in the graphic arts area. Students will work in the areas of electronic image assembly, paste-up, scanning, digital images, typesetting, line photography, black and white photography, plate preparation, offset press setup and operation, screen printing, heat seal printing, vinyl cutting, and glass etching. The students will use resources in the graphics lab to design and complete projects.
GRAPHIC ARTS 2;
Grades 11-12; 1 semester
Prerequisite: Graphics Arts 1
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Students will expand their knowledge in the areas of electronic publishing, offset printing, screen printing, vinyl printing and cutting, and heat seal printing. An emphasis will be placed on advanced electronic image assembly and output including the use of a digital camera, advanced printing techniques, and advanced heat seal printing. Students will design and print multi-color projects. Career opportunities in graphic arts will also be explored.