Technology Education Electives and Course Numbers
PRE-ENGINEERING
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1222)
Prerequisites: Earth Science Regents & Biology Regents and enrolled in Math B, or instructor recommendation
•Learn the design-engineering process.
•May be used for 3rd year of math or science
•College Level Honors course (3 college credits)
MATERIAL
DESIGN & DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1209)
•Learn how business and industry create new products
•Develop design and technical drawing skills
•Re-design and produce an existing product
•Satisfies the one-credit requirement for art/music
TECHNICAL DRAWING – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1208)
•Technical drawing techniques & use of drafting tools
•Study the principles of technical drawing,projection, size, description, basic techniques and tools, and pictorial representation
•Required for any student who is considering a technology sequence
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1210)
•Explore architectural styles, construction methods and materials, building codes, and sound architectural principles
•Prepare floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, and construction drawings
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1211)
•Use of computers equipment to design, draft, and develop manufactured products
•Use of Key Creator software to develop three-view, three-dimensional and solid drawings
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1205)
Prerequisites: Design & Drawing for Production
•Explore manufacturing and production
•Construct a mass production & independent project
•Use hand & machine tools, CNC equipment, finishing techniques, and more!
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1203)
•Learn the systems involved in basic construction.
•Learn the universal systems model
•Construction of a model structure
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES– Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1217)
Prerequisite: Any of: Land Trans., Prod. Systems, Design/Drawing for Production, Trans. Systems, or teacher recommendation
•Study the many systems and skills involved in the construction of living space
•Design & construct models & full-size construction
CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
CISCO Computer Repair and Maintenance - Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1223)
•Learn computer repair and maintenance
•Course Maps to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS I—Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1224)
Prerequisite: CISCO Computer Repair and Maintenance
•Introduction to Networks
•Basic routing and switching concepts
•College Level Honors course (3 college credits)
NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS II—Gr. 11-12 (Course Number: 1226)
Prerequisite: Network Fundamentals I
•Advanced concepts of Scaling Networks and Connecting Networks
•College Level Honors course (3 college credits)
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1202)
•Photo image editing
•Sound and video editing & production
•Digital animation
•Apparel design and print
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1213)
•Advanced digital imaging
•Graphic design fieldwork with real clients
•Vinyl signage and decal design
MEDIA PRODUCTION I & II – Gr. 10-12 (Course Numbers: 1218 & 1219)
Prerequisites: Communication Systems
•Audio/video computer systems
•Script/scoreboard creation, and electronic production techniques
•Advanced photo imaging, interactive media, video editing
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1207)
•Electron theory
•Circuit building
•Digital circuit assembly
•Speaker design and construction
•Electromotor building
ENERGY AND POWER – Gr. 9-12 (Course Number: 1204)
Prerequisite: Electricity/Electronics
•Directly test and evaluate the theories and practices of the Electricity/Electronics course
•Performance testing, relating energy and power applications to improve the global community
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1206)
•Aerospace, land and marine transportation systems
•Combustion, pneumatics, hydraulics, automated control systems, energy and power principles
•Prerequisite for all the automotive courses
LAND TRANSPORTATION – Gr. 10-12 (Course Number: 1214)
Prerequisite: Transportation Systems
•A "hands on" course!
•Power Train and Ignition Systems, Charging & Starting Systems, Fuel Systems, Cooling Systems, Brake Systems, Suspension and Electrical Systems
AUTO SERVICE TECHNOLOGY I & II (Lab)– Gr. 11-12 (Course Numbers: 1215 & 1216)
Prerequisites: Trans. Systems, Land Transportation. Electricity/Electronics is recommended as a co-requisite
•Live automotive hands-on classes!
•Gain skills for entry-level employment and advanced technical programs in college
•Perform the duties of Service Writer, Shop Foreman, Line Technician
•College-level course(3 college credits)