Technology

Aerospace Technology (CT8487)

Prerequisite: Technical Drawing and Design | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Aerospace Technology I offers an introduction to the aerospace industry through a hands-on approach and exploration of topics such as flight, space, and supporting technologies. Students explore the aviation and space industries by examining the history of aviation, aerodynamics and aircraft components, flight conditions, airport and flight operations, space systems, rocketry, and living and working in space. 

Architectural Drawing and Design (CT8437)

Prerequisite: Technical Drawing and Design | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Students learn the principles of architecture and increase understanding of working drawings and construction techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Experiences include residential and commercial building designs, rendering, model development, and structural details. Students use computer-aided drawing and design (CADD) equipment and established standards or codes to prepare models for presentation. The course is especially beneficial to future architects, interior designers, or home builders. This course is also offered for dual enrollment credit through Blue Ridge Community College (ARC 121).

Dual Enrollment Architectural Drafting I (DECAD121)

Prerequisite: Technical Drawing & Design | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Students learn the principles of architecture and increase understanding of working drawings and construction techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Experiences include residential and commercial building designs, rendering, model development, and structural details. Students use computer-aided drawing and design (CADD) equipment and established standards or codes to prepare models for presentation. The course is especially beneficial to future architects, interior designers, or home builders. This course is the dual enrollment version of Architectural Drawing & Design and is a nine week course. This dual enrollment credit is offered through Blue Ridge Community College (ARC 121).

Dual Enrollment Technical Drawing and Design (DECAD140)

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

In this foundation course, students learn the basic language of technical drawing and design, and they design, sketch, and make technical drawings, models, or prototypes of real design problems. The course is especially recommended for future engineering and architecture students. This course is the dual enrollment version of Technical Drawing & Design and is a nine week course. This dual enrollment credit is offered through Blue Ridge Community College (CAD 140).

Dual Enrollment Parametric Solid Modeling I & II (DECAD241 & DECAD242)

Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing & Design | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Students use a graphic language for product design, technical illustration, evaluation of designs, and engineering drawings. They increase their understanding of drawing techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Students use computers, calculators, and descriptive geometry and adhere to established standards to solve design problems. They work in teams to design solutions for an identified need. This course is the dual enrollment version of Engineering Drawing & Design. This dual enrollment credit is offered through Blue Ridge Community College (CAD 241 & CAD 242).

Engineering Drawing and Design (CT8436)

Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing and Design | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Students use a graphic language for product design, technical illustration, evaluation of designs, and engineering drawings. They increase their understanding of drawing techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Students use computers, calculators, and descriptive geometry and adhere to established standards to solve design problems. They work in teams to design solutions for an identified need. This course is also offered for dual enrollment credit through Blue Ridge Community College (CAD 241 & CAD 242).

Manufacturing Systems I (CT8425)

Prerequisite: Technology Transfer | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

This course provides an orientation to careers in various fields of manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on manufacturing systems, safety, materials, production, business concepts, and the manufacturing process. Students participate in individual and team activities to create products that demonstrate critical elements of manufacturing.

Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced (CT8427)

Prerequisite: Manufacturing Systems I  | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

 Students develop an in-depth understanding of automation and its applications in manufacturing. Activities center on flexible manufacturing processes and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). Students work in teams to solve complex interdisciplinary problems that stem from the major systems in automated manufacturing.

Technical Drawing and Design (CT8435)

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

In this foundation course, students learn the basic language of technical drawing and design, and they design, sketch, and make technical drawings, models, or prototypes of real design problems. The course is especially recommended for future engineering and architecture students. This course is also offered for dual enrollment credit through Blue Ridge Community College (CAD 140).

Technology Foundations (CT8403)

Prerequisite: None | Grade Level(s): 9-12 | Credits: 1   

 In this beginning high school course, students acquire a foundation in technological material, energy, and information and apply processes associated with the technological thinker. Challenged by laboratory activities, students create new ideas and innovations, build systems, and analyze technological products to learn further how and why technology works. They work in groups to build and control systems using engineering design in the development of a technology.

Technology Transfer (CT8405)

Prerequisite: Technology Foundations | Grade Level(s): 10-12 | Credits: 1   

Students learn that technology transfer occurs when a new user applies an existing technology developed for one purpose to a different function. Groups work together, applying mathematics, science, and engineering concepts to projects that combine systems such as energy and power, agriculture and biotechnology, information and communication, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and medical technologies. Students engage in thematic activities to learn that the transfer of a technology from one society to another can cause cultural, social, economic, and political changes that affect both societies to varying degrees.