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Computer Aided Design (CAD)

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

This course is an introduction to the many advantages of applying computer technology to the design and drafting areas of industry. The skills mastered in this course are highly marketable in the engineering, fabrication, fashion, landscape design and manufacturing industries here on Long Island.

Prerequisite: Technical Drawing or Design and Drawing for Production

Power Mechanics

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

In this half-year hands-on course, students will explore the fundamentals of small engine repair with a focus on internal combustion engines. Throughout the course, students will gain a deep understanding of engine components, systems, and their functions. Students will work with both flat head and overhead valve engines, learning to completely disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and troubleshoot these types of engines. Key topics include the principles of internal combustion, fuel and ignition systems, engine cooling, lubrication, and the proper use of tools and equipment. By the end of the course, students will have practical experience in diagnosing and repairing small engines, and they will successfully run the engines they have reassembled. This course is ideal for students interested in mechanics, automotive technology, or careers in repair and maintenance fields. 

Power Mechanics II

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

This half-year hands-on course is designed for students who previously completed Power Mechanics and wish to further develop their skills, specifically with overhead cam (OHC) engines. Throughout the course, students will dive deeper into the internal combustion engine, focusing on the more complex overhead cam engine design. Students will fully disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and troubleshoot OHC engines, learning advanced techniques for diagnosing and repairing engine issues. For their final practicum, students will apply their skills by diagnosing and repairing their own personal small engine that they bring into class. This practical, real-world project will test their abilities to assess, troubleshoot, and repair engine issues independently. This course is ideal for students pursuing careers in automotive technology, mechanics, or related technical fields. 

Prerequisite: Power Mechanics I. 

Automotive

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

This course is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who wish to know how to maintain their car properly. An automobile is a large investment. In order to get the most from your car and insure its reliability, everyone should understand how to best care for their car. Basic, everyday maintenance and upkeep of a car's interior and exterior will be stressed. Some of the areas touched upon will be how to buy and sell a used car, the pitfalls of buying a used car, and what New York State requires for insurance and liability. Winterizing, cooling, ignition and break systems, lubrication of the engine and other parts, fixing a flat tire, as well as, washing, waxing and compounding cars will also be covered. 

Electricity/Electronics

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

This course deals with the fundamentals of electricity/electronics. Some of the topics investigated during the year will include electric motors, meters, residential wiring, schematic drawings, soldering techniques and Ohm’s Law. Students are required to complete various projects throughout the year. A good background in basic math skills is essential. This course may be used as part of the three year science requirement.

Digital Electronics

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

This course is a study of binary logic, decision-making logic gates and combination logic circuits, digital signals, number systems, gate symbols and truth tables necessary for the complete understanding of digital circuits and systems found in the home and commercial electronic equipment and computer systems. Logic systems, sequential logic circuits and logic systems applications are included. The students will complete digital kits and a telephone kit by soldering in all necessary components. This course may be used as part of the three year science requirement.

Prerequisite: Electricity/Electronics; successful completion of Algebra I

Design and Drawing for Production

Full-Year, 1.0 Credits

This course is an introduction to a universal graphic language through which students can express their ideas with creativity, clarity and exactness. This class teaches technical drawing through design problem solving and stresses that design is the creative element and technical drawing is the expression of design. Students are encouraged to solve visual problems using a common technical drawing language to describe forms in the man-made environment. This course fulfills the one unit of the Art or Music credit requirement for any student towards a Regents or Local diploma. 

Technical Drawing

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

The student will be introduced to the basic elements and processes of technical drawing that are common to many industries, trades and occupations. Students will record ideas and objects in the form of sketches, estimate proportions, develop line values, complete object and line exercises using the tools, equipment and materials of the draftsperson. They will also describe the Alphabet of Lines, construct horizontal, vertical, inclined, perpendicular and parallel lines using T squares and triangles, produce lettering that is compatible with ANSI standards, space numbers, fractions, letters, words and lines for uniformity of appearance. Students will explain standard dimensioning practices, investigate career opportunities in the field of technical drawing, solve geometric construction problems, identify various types of sections and prepare an isometric drawing and an auxiliary view. 

Advanced Automotive

One-Half Year, 0.5 Credits

This half-year course, designed for 11th and 12th grade students, will go beyond the basic systems learned in Automotive. The course focuses on more complex systems and explores more deeply topics from the Automotive course. Topics include computer diagnostics, fuel systems, exploring suspensions, cooling systems, and more. Students can expect a 50/50 split between hands-on experience and classroom theory. The course is designed for the student who has an interest in automotive industry/mechanics. This course may be used as part of the three-year science requirement. 

Prerequisites: Successful completion of 1226 AUTOMOTIVE and teacher recommendation.