Industrial Education and Technology

Intro to Engineering Design (IED) - 03850

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1 

State Name: M201/M202

Description: This course is an Honors Challenge course. IED‐Students are introduced to engineering through 3-D modeling software, cooperative projects, and technical sketching.  Emphasis is placed on finding solutions for manufacturing companies.  Students are able to take their problem solving skills they have learned in the classroom and use them to solve everyday situations.  It is recommended that students have an interest in an engineering career.  

Digital Electronics (DE) - 03865 

Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1 

State Name: (M327/M328) 

Description: Digital Electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals.  In contrast to analog electronics, where information is represented by a continuously varying voltage, digital signals are represented by two discreet voltages or logical levels.  This distinction allows greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics.  Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.  Utilizing the hands on and virtual activities, students will analyze, design and build digital electronic circuits.  While implanting these designs students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process.   Digital Electronics TM (DE) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students interested in electronics.  Other than their concurrent enrollment in college preparatory mathematics and science courses, this course assumes no previous knowledge.   Digital Electronics TM is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way ® high school pre-engineering program.  The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.  Course will involve working with Circuit Design Software; Arduino based platforms, bread boarding, applicable Math elements, and robotics.    It is recommended that students have an interest in an engineering career.

Architectural Technology – 0716M 

Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 2

Dual Credit: LCCC – DRFT 131 - LCCC charges $10 per credit hour for dual credit in this class.  

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this course.  To receive dual credit, additional prerequisites may apply. 

State Name: Drafting 1 & 2 (D309/D310) 

Description:  This course meets two hours daily.  Architecture Technology introduces students to the world of architectural planning and design through scaled models, floor plans, foundations, elevations, perspective drawings, site plans, and detailed drawings.  Students learn to draw on the boards and will translate their skills to computer aided drafting.  It is recommended, but not required, that students take Introduction to Industrial Arts prior to taking this course.

Woodworking - 03810 

Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits:  1/2 

State Name: Intro to Construction A -C201 

Description: This introductory course will allow students to learn how to safely operate woodworking machinery and equipment.  The students will also use #D computer drawing programs, Excel for cost analysis, and other apps for measurement practice.  Students will study planning, construction, and finishing methods.  Woodworking will build two furniture based projects for this course during the semester.  There is a $50 material fee for this course, dependent upon projects assigned.  Fee waivers available based on need. 

Construction Trades 1 – 0731M 

Grades: 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 2 

Prerequisite: Woodworking 

State Name: C307/308 

Description: This course meets two hours daily.  It is recommended to have drafting and math skills, but not required.  This course provides experiences related to the erection, installation, and maintenance of residential buildings and related fixtures.  Planned learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods and to develop technical skills related to masonry, carpentry, and finish work. Instruction includes:  safety  principles  and  practices; recognition of standard lumber sizes; foundation layout methods; building concepts  and  procedures; local, state  and national codes;  cost estimating; and blueprint reading. Second semester will build on the experience students had in the first semester. Units of study will include: advanced safety practices and principles; insulating methods and materials; drywall applications and finishing; observe and demonstrate installation of plumbing fixtures/systems; wall and ceiling painting; staining and varnishing doors, windows and exterior  trim; installing  doors and interior trim;  observe and discuss installation of electrical fixtures; cost estimating. All learning experiences are designed to allow the students to acquire job entry skills and knowledge. Students are required to assist on projects off campus.  There is a $50 fee for this course to purchase the tool belt and basic hand tools necessary.  Fee waivers available based on need. 

Basic Auto Maintenance - 03480 

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2 

State Name: Intro to Mechanics A -C207

Description: Basic Auto students are taught eight areas of basic automotive maintenance.  The areas covered include a basic automotive introduction, brakes, batteries, tires, oil change, cooling system, tune-up, and car buying.  Classroom lessons will be covered for each of the eight subjects, demonstrations will be performed followed by student hands-on practice of these tasks.  The program is designed to save students money in their future performing automotive maintenance on their own vehicles and also to be used as a stepping stone for higher level automotive training.

Automotive Technology 2 – 0724M 

Grades: 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 2 

Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1

State Name:  Automotive Technology 3 & 4 - T307/T308

Description: This course meets two hours daily.  Automotive Technology 2 students continue to build their automotive knowledge base with in-depth lessons covering gasoline engines, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical, electronics, driveline and air conditioning, with many sub categories of these systems.  80% of class time is spent hands on in the shop and 20% of class time is spent in the classroom.  In the shop, students work in teams to practice and complete automotive diagnosis, maintenance and repair on 14 shop owned vehicles.  The program is designed to save students money in the future by learning the skills to perform automotive diagnosis, maintenance and repair on their own vehicles and also to be used as a stepping stone for higher level automotive training and career opportunities.  Automotive Technology 2 students have the opportunity to take a team leadership role on the jobs completed in the shop and take Automotive Technology 1 student's under their wing, sharing their experiences learned the previous year.

Intro to Welding A - 03780 

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2 

Description: Welding is a basic course to learn welding processes. The areas to be covered are electric arc, gas (oxyacetylene) brazing, fusion welding, gas (oxyacetylene) cutting, and plasma cutting. Students will develop welding skills through textbook study with emphasis on hands-on practice. Proper clothing attire is required for this class, which includes 100% cotton shirts/long-sleeves and jeans.  Lockers, locks, welding hoods, and welding jackets are provided.

Welding 2 – 0782M 

Grades: 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 2 

Prerequisite: Welding 1 

State Name: Welding 3 & 4 - W311/W312

Description: This course meets two hours daily.  Welding 2 continues to develop and perfect previously introduced skills. Additional areas of instruction include: inspection of specified jobs; maintenance of equipment; proper material selection;  brazing non‐ferrous metals; air/carbon  arc cutting;  pipe welding; spot welding. Welding 2 also perfects job entry‐level skills that were previously learned. Additional areas of instruction include:  layout and setup; distortion control; proper rod selection; hard facing and surface buildup; gas/tungsten arc welding; non‐ferrous arc welding, and weld testing. Lab and lecture, basic blueprint reading, math, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW)-tee, lap, outside corners, weld joints, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).  Students will need the following: gloves, glasses, welding helmet, 100% cotton shirt or leather jacket, and fire retardant jacket. Supply fee is $50. Fee waivers available based on need.