Technology Education Courses

Students desiring cooperative training after completion of a vocational trade class will be given preference in subjects which are limited in enrollment because of facilities. Material fees are required in many of the courses.

Materials Technology (160311/160312) Students in this course will use a wide assortment of tools and materials to create projects which teach valuable skills needed in the home and in the workplace. Quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and problem solving skills will be used to reinforce the kinds of skills needed by today's workers.

Engineering Drafting (070211/070212) This course teaches the basics of mechanical drafting using hand tools and computers. You will learn how to represent objects on paper as well as on the computer. Application of mathematical concepts to drafting included.

Architectural Drafting (070611/070612) This course will teach the basic skills needed to draw plans for homes. Students will learn construction techniques used to build structures. Hand drafting tools and computers will be used in this class.

Introduction to Electronics (044111/044112) This course teaches an understanding of how electronic devices work, how they are built, and how they are repaired. Students learn how electricity works by performing lab experiments, building devices, and using a computer. They also learn how computer parts work. This course is a series of electronics offerings that include repair of computers. It is strongly recommended for students planning to take Vocational Electronics and Electronics.

Introduction to Robotics (162611) This "hands on" course will teach how to control a robot and other automated machines. Students will spend at least half the time with a computer writing, editing programs, and running computer robotics and automated devices. Students will also learn to control fluid powered and air-powered devices. This is a recommended course for students planning a career as an engineer or engineering technician.

Basic Woodworking (041711) The fundamentals of hand tool and machine woodworking will be taught through lecture, demonstration, and activity. Students will construct and apply a finish to a small wood item to develop skill in the use of tools and techniques. Safety will receive special emphasis. Materials fee required.

Advanced Woodworking (041721) Students will study wood finishing and wood identification. Students will construct an advanced wood project using power woodworking machines. Materials fee required.

Basic Carpentry (041411) The fundamentals of building construction will be taught through lecture, demonstration, and activity. Students will use construction models and will build a small structure to develop skill in the fundamentals of building construction.

Cabinetmaking (041821) Advanced machine woodworking procedures and cabinet construction procedures will be taught by planning and building small furniture and cabinet carcass type projects. There will be a fee collected for the materials that student uses for the projects.

Furniture Construction (041811) Advanced machine woodworking procedures will be employed to construct drawers and doors through the use of dovetail joints, box joints, rail and stile, and raised panel type operations to complete projects in small furniture and cabinet styles. There will be a fee collected for the materials that the student uses for the projects.

Metals, Materials, and Processes (241211) This is an introductory course to the use of metal as a building material. Students will learn to turn pieces of metal into useful items through the use of forge and foundry machine tools, grinding, and cutting equipment. Safety will be given special emphasis. Materials fee required.

Advanced Metals, Materials, and Processes (241221) The student will gain skills by building personal projects utilizing the skills acquired from the basic course. The occupations associated with the various areas and their requirements for entrance will be studied, as well as the technologies of the modern metalworking industries. Materials fee required.

Basic Auto Mechanics (090121) This is an introductory course dealing with the importance, construction, and operating principles of the modern automobile. Operating systems such as brakes, electrical, and basic engine construction and operation will be covered in both textbook (theory) and lab (practical) instruction.

Advanced Auto Mechanics (090131) A continuation of Basic Auto Mechanics, this course deals with service procedures and repair techniques. The use of modern diagnosis protocols dealing with computerized controls will also be covered. Occupational outlook and preparation are stressed.

Basic Welding (241411) This is an introductory course which includes practice in both oxyacetylene and arc welding and their applications to various occupations. The use and operation of back-up equipment such as grinders, drill presses, and test equipment is also taught. The course is designed around welding exercises, although some outside work is assigned. Welding cap and gloves will be required. Materials fee required.

Advanced Welding (241421) This course provides additional skill and knowledge in using the arc, oxyacetylene, and MIG welders. The student will also learn to use the TIG welder and become knowledgeable of its use in industry. Materials fee required.

Know Your Car (090111) This course is designed for car owners, not necessarily future mechanics. Introductory level instruction and lab activities provide learning experiences valuable to anyone that owns, or plans to own a car. Consumer knowledge related to buying automotive products, used vehicles, insurance, and new cars is included. Many lab activities enable students to perform vehicle component maintenance, replacement, and inspection.

Basic Print Processes (130111) This course is an introduction to the printing process. The student will study design, composition, and layout. An introduction to computer design, layout, and scanner use will be incorporated. Digital printing press operation, darkroom technology, and photomechanical silkscreen will also be introduced. Materials fee required.

Advanced Print Processes (131111) Students are encouraged to take Basic Print Processes. The students will expand upon skills learned in Basic Print Processes. Computer design and scanner usage will be stressed. Advanced darkroom technologies, digital press operations, layout skills, and multi-color silk-screen printing skills will be expanded.

Computer Graphics and Design (031511) This course is designed to prepare students for the career fields of computer graphics and computer assisted design. This introductory course will provide students a background in both the hardware and software associated with basic graphic techniques, drafting, and commercial design. Students will be required to learn computer keyboard operations and will use various graphic peripherals to solve basic design problems.

Computer Graphics Printing (031521/031522) This is a team-taught class between the Art Department and the Technology Education Department. The purpose is to have the students follow their work from the basic through to the finished product, including such things as: Falcons for the report cards, tickets, programs, posters, T-shirts, designs for the sport schedules, as well as design problems assigned to the class. Students are gaining valuable skills as well as seeing their finished products put to good use. They are creating a portfolio of their work to carry with them to college, or in application for future employment. (Available at West High School only)

Advanced Computer Graphics (031531) This course is a continuation of Computer Graphics and Design. Students will build on the skills learned in that course by learning new ways to output designs and turn them into photomechanical silk screens or through the use of the digital printing press. Advanced scanner usage will also be incorporated. You will be able to scan your original designs and expand the original through computer graphics.

Microsoft A+ (031821) This course covers the concepts and skills for the support of Windows 95/98 computers running on a network. It emphasizes the following areas: planning and installation, customizing, networking and trouble-shooting. The course focuses on fundamental concepts related to Windows 95/98 operations, as well as how to make it function in a networked, corporate environment.

Microsoft Net + (031822) This course will be a continuation of subjects covered in Microsoft A+ Certified System Engineer I.

Industrial Plastics (161211) This is an exploratory course in modern plastic fabrication. "Hands-on" experiences and "learn-by-doing" are the basis of the course. Small useful items and projects are made, utilizing modern Technology Educationniques and practices. Limited theory and chemistry are taught. A materials fee is required.

Independent Study Technology Education (169611) This course is designed to allow the student to pursue an area of study not available in our standard offerings. Before registering for the course, the student must secure a faculty advisor who is convinced of the student's ability to carry out independent study and who is willing to supervise the student's program. A proposed plan of study must be submitted to the instructor before registration. That plan must be approved by the instructor, department chairperson, the student's counselor and the principal. Independent study does not meet as a regularly scheduled class. Conferences are arranged between teacher and student as needed.


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BACK TO DEPARTMENTS Industrial Technology Homepage Teachers Courses Students Fundraiser Classroom Pictures		Technology Education Courses Students desiring cooperative training after completion of a vocational trade class will be given preference in subjects which are limited in enrollment because of facilities. Material fees are required in many of the courses. Materials Technology (160311/160312) Students in this course will use a wide assortment of tools and materials to create projects which teach valuable skills needed in the home and in the workplace. Quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and problem solving skills will be used to reinforce the kinds of skills needed by today's workers. Engineering Drafting (070211/070212) This course teaches the basics of mechanical drafting using hand tools and computers. You will learn how to represent objects on paper as well as on the computer. Application of mathematical concepts to drafting included. Architectural Drafting (070611/070612) This course will teach the basic skills needed to draw plans for homes. Students will learn construction techniques used to build structures. Hand drafting tools and computers will be used in this class. Introduction to Electronics (044111/044112) This course teaches an understanding of how electronic devices work, how they are built, and how they are repaired. Students learn how electricity works by performing lab experiments, building devices, and using a computer. They also learn how computer parts work. This course is a series of electronics offerings that include repair of computers. It is strongly recommended for students planning to take Vocational Electronics and Electronics. Introduction to Robotics (162611) This "hands on" course will teach how to control a robot and other automated machines. Students will spend at least half the time with a computer writing, editing programs, and running computer robotics and automated devices. Students will also learn to control fluid powered and air-powered devices. This is a recommended course for students planning a career as an engineer or engineering technician. Basic Woodworking (041711) The fundamentals of hand tool and machine woodworking will be taught through lecture, demonstration, and activity. Students will construct and apply a finish to a small wood item to develop skill in the use of tools and techniques. Safety will receive special emphasis. Materials fee required. Advanced Woodworking (041721) Students will study wood finishing and wood identification. Students will construct an advanced wood project using power woodworking machines. Materials fee required. Basic Carpentry (041411) The fundamentals of building construction will be taught through lecture, demonstration, and activity. Students will use construction models and will build a small structure to develop skill in the fundamentals of building construction. Cabinetmaking (041821) Advanced machine woodworking procedures and cabinet construction procedures will be taught by planning and building small furniture and cabinet carcass type projects. There will be a fee collected for the materials that student uses for the projects. Furniture Construction (041811) Advanced machine woodworking procedures will be employed to construct drawers and doors through the use of dovetail joints, box joints, rail and stile, and raised panel type operations to complete projects in small furniture and cabinet styles. There will be a fee collected for the materials that the student uses for the projects. Metals, Materials, and Processes (241211) This is an introductory course to the use of metal as a building material. Students will learn to turn pieces of metal into useful items through the use of forge and foundry machine tools, grinding, and cutting equipment. Safety will be given special emphasis. Materials fee required. Advanced Metals, Materials, and Processes (241221) The student will gain skills by building personal projects utilizing the skills acquired from the basic course. The occupations associated with the various areas and their requirements for entrance will be studied, as well as the technologies of the modern metalworking industries. Materials fee required. Basic Auto Mechanics (090121) This is an introductory course dealing with the importance, construction, and operating principles of the modern automobile. Operating systems such as brakes, electrical, and basic engine construction and operation will be covered in both textbook (theory) and lab (practical) instruction. Advanced Auto Mechanics (090131) A continuation of Basic Auto Mechanics, this course deals with service procedures and repair techniques. The use of modern diagnosis protocols dealing with computerized controls will also be covered. Occupational outlook and preparation are stressed. Basic Welding (241411) This is an introductory course which includes practice in both oxyacetylene and arc welding and their applications to various occupations. The use and operation of back-up equipment such as grinders, drill presses, and test equipment is also taught. The course is designed around welding exercises, although some outside work is assigned. Welding cap and gloves will be required. Materials fee required. Advanced Welding (241421) This course provides additional skill and knowledge in using the arc, oxyacetylene, and MIG welders. The student will also learn to use the TIG welder and become knowledgeable of its use in industry. Materials fee required. Know Your Car (090111) This course is designed for car owners, not necessarily future mechanics. Introductory level instruction and lab activities provide learning experiences valuable to anyone that owns, or plans to own a car. Consumer knowledge related to buying automotive products, used vehicles, insurance, and new cars is included. Many lab activities enable students to perform vehicle component maintenance, replacement, and inspection. Basic Print Processes (130111) This course is an introduction to the printing process. The student will study design, composition, and layout. An introduction to computer design, layout, and scanner use will be incorporated. Digital printing press operation, darkroom technology, and photomechanical silkscreen will also be introduced. Materials fee required. Advanced Print Processes (131111) Students are encouraged to take Basic Print Processes. The students will expand upon skills learned in Basic Print Processes. Computer design and scanner usage will be stressed. Advanced darkroom technologies, digital press operations, layout skills, and multi-color silk-screen printing skills will be expanded. Computer Graphics and Design (031511) This course is designed to prepare students for the career fields of computer graphics and computer assisted design. This introductory course will provide students a background in both the hardware and software associated with basic graphic techniques, drafting, and commercial design. Students will be required to learn computer keyboard operations and will use various graphic peripherals to solve basic design problems. Computer Graphics Printing (031521/031522) This is a team-taught class between the Art Department and the Technology Education Department. The purpose is to have the students follow their work from the basic through to the finished product, including such things as: Falcons for the report cards, tickets, programs, posters, T-shirts, designs for the sport schedules, as well as design problems assigned to the class. Students are gaining valuable skills as well as seeing their finished products put to good use. They are creating a portfolio of their work to carry with them to college, or in application for future employment. (Available at West High School only) Advanced Computer Graphics (031531) This course is a continuation of Computer Graphics and Design. Students will build on the skills learned in that course by learning new ways to output designs and turn them into photomechanical silk screens or through the use of the digital printing press. Advanced scanner usage will also be incorporated. You will be able to scan your original designs and expand the original through computer graphics. Microsoft A+ (031821) This course covers the concepts and skills for the support of Windows 95/98 computers running on a network. It emphasizes the following areas: planning and installation, customizing, networking and trouble-shooting. The course focuses on fundamental concepts related to Windows 95/98 operations, as well as how to make it function in a networked, corporate environment. Microsoft Net + (031822) This course will be a continuation of subjects covered in Microsoft A+ Certified System Engineer I. Industrial Plastics (161211) This is an exploratory course in modern plastic fabrication. "Hands-on" experiences and "learn-by-doing" are the basis of the course. Small useful items and projects are made, utilizing modern Technology Educationniques and practices. Limited theory and chemistry are taught. A materials fee is required. Independent Study Technology Education (169611) This course is designed to allow the student to pursue an area of study not available in our standard offerings. Before registering for the course, the student must secure a faculty advisor who is convinced of the student's ability to carry out independent study and who is willing to supervise the student's program. A proposed plan of study must be submitted to the instructor before registration. That plan must be approved by the instructor, department chairperson, the student's counselor and the principal. Independent study does not meet as a regularly scheduled class. Conferences are arranged between teacher and student as needed.
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