In addition to the courses required to obtain a High School Diploma, the courses listed below are recommended for pursuing a career in Carpentry & Construction. Many of these courses are offered through our CTE (Career/Technical Education)
Robotics
Prerequisite(s): None
Robotics designed to expose, foster, and grow students' STEAM proficiency in the context of building and programming autonomous robots. On this path, students will learn many engineering principles including mechanical advantage, basic electronics, sensors, design, and the design process. Important habits-of-being include personal responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, grit, and leadership skills will all play a vital role in this course.
Engineering Physics
Prerequisite(s): Physics & Robotics or STEAM
This is an advanced course for students who are considering careers in a STEM related field, or for those who just love physics and have a desire to design and create electric circuits, coding, and using arduino microcontrollers.
For a portion of the class, we will be in “physics mode”. The physics part of the course will be based on constructing models developed through experimental investigations, and refined through representing physical phenomena using multiple representations (graphs, diagrams, mathematically, as well as descriptively). Students will also be taught the calculus concepts and skills needed for handling problems on par with those in an AP Physics C course. In addition to a paradigm lab at the beginning of each unit, multiple hands-on activities and computer simulations will be employed to develop and refine understanding. Students write formal lab reports approximately once each marking period, and maintain a portfolio including informal reports in their science notebooks. For another portion of the class, we will be in “engineer mode”. There will be a lot of overlap with physics mode! Students will learn about electric circuits, physical computing, computer programming, and the engineering design process through project-based learning that incorporate microcontrollers and a variety of sensors and other electrical components.
Carpentry & Construction Technology 1
Prerequisite(s): Intro to Construction Technology & Carpentry
This course includes instruction in construction equipment and safety, technical mathematics, construction materials and selection, using reference, hand, and basic power tools, and components of residential construction. Students will be prepared to apply technical knowledge and skills to a variety of projects and tasks, including but not limited to fastening materials, accurate installations, basic repairs, etc.
Carpentry & Construction Technology 2
Prerequisite(s): Carpentry & Construction Technology 1
This course includes instruction in the building process, the approval and inspection processes, building and foundation systems, contracting and subcontracting trades, job estimating, blueprint reading, and applicable codes and standards. Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to layout, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, framing and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques.
Building Maintenance
Prerequisite(s): Carpentry & Construction Technology 1 & 2
This course will help students apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; estimating; blueprint reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.