Technology & Engineering Education

E = Elective and the year student is eligible for the course

There are fees associated with several of the courses in this department.

Block Classes = 2 periods / 1 trimester

Introduction to Digital / Visual Communications

Course #: 740 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

This is an exploratory course for students interested in A/V technology and communication and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of digital and visual technology and communication processes. The units of study include: digital photography, photoshop, silk screening, graphic design, and computer animation. A lab fee is required.

Digital / Visual Communications II

Course #: 741 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital/Visual Communications

This course is for students interested in learning more in depth technical skills involved in the field of A/V technology, specifically related to advanced digital/visual communication and technology. The units of study include: digital photography, silk screening, photoshop and application. A lab fee is required.

Small Engines

Course #: 742 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

This is an exploratory course for students interested in the technology involved in the transportation industry and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of small engine operation and be able to identify industry standards. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to take apart, tune up, maintain, repair and rebuild small engines. Students will also study the sales, operation and service components of small engine business, such as power products, snowmobiles, watercraft and/or ATV’s. Students taking this course may earn a Snowmobile and ATV Safety Certification.

Materials & Manufacturing

Course #: 743 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Small Engines

This is an exploratory course for students interested in the technology involved in the manufacturing industry and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of manufacturing through the use of metal lathes, foundry, sheet metal, and some various metal forming processes. Students will use 3D printers to design patterns for the foundry unit and will also have access to using CNC equipment such as a plasma cutter and router. The units of study for this course include: measurement, safety, vertical milling machines, engine lathes, drill press, band saw and foundry equipment to produce a project.

Welding

Course #: 744 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Small Engines

This course is for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the manufacturing industry, specifically related to the skill of welding. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of welding techniques and will be able to demonstrate oxyacetylene welding, brazing and arc welding: as well as oxyacetylene and plasma arc cutting and MIG welding. Students may receive dual credit at Madison College and Sauk Prairie High School upon completion of 744 & 751. A lab fee is required.

Auto and Home Maintenance

Course #: 745 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

This class is designed to help potential home and auto owners become better consumers and learn how to perform various maintenance tasks on their home or apartment and vehicle. In the automotive section of this course we will cover the operation and repair of tires, fluids, batteries and electrical, brakes, and suspension. During the home maintenance section of the course students will study numerous topics including but not limited to general hand tool use and safety, construction equipment use and safety, wall construction, electrical wiring, drywall installation and repair, texturing, painting, plumbing, trim work, exterior siding, hanging pictures, and home safety considerations. Students will be expected to comprehend these principles through use of time spent in the classroom as well as hands on training in the lab.

Introduction to Construction & Engineering

Course #: 746 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

This is an exploratory course for students interested in the technology involved in the construction and engineering industries and its career pathways. Students will see a project through from planning and design to the building process. Students will be able to demonstrate free hand sketch, computer aided drafting, basic engineering design principles and constructing a project, equipment safety, designing structural components, model building, and assembly and finishing process for a woods project.

Engineering Fundamentals

Course #: 747 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Introduction to Construction & Engineering

This is a course for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the field of engineering and architecture and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of engineering, such as design, process, and problem-solving. Students will be able to demonstrate proficient use of 3D modeling software, which will be used to design projects with detailed specifications. In conjunction with 3D modeling software students will use a 3D printer to finalize projects. Students will design a ping-pong launch machine, learn the process of reverse engineering, and complete independent problem-solving projects.

Architectural Drafting

Course #: 748 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals

This course is for students interested in learning the technical design skills involved in the fields of construction, architecture and engineering. Students will learn the basic elements of interior and residential design. Students will be able to demonstrate hand-sketching skills, proficient use of computer aided drafting software, and concept modeling. Students will design and build (scale models) of a basic starter house upon completion of this course.

Engineering and Architectural Applications

Course #: 749 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course:Engineering Fundamentals or Architectural Drafting

This course is for students interested in further developing their engineering or architectural design skills. Student will select which path they want to further develop their skills set in. Through the course of this class, students will understand the engineering and architectural concepts used in these fields through 3D prototypes, 3D modeling software, CNC equipment, and scale models. Students will be able to design and develop working sets of drawings through the sequence of the class.

Construction Materials

Course #: 750 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Introduction to Construction & Engineering

This course is for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the field of construction. Students will learn the basic concepts of construction using materials and methods of the industry. Students will be able to demonstrate rough carpentry skills like basic electrical and wall framing, reading and following floor plans, and building small interior projects. Other units of study include: safety, measurement, and the proper use of woodworking equipment.

Advanced Welding

Course #: 751 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Welding and Materials & Manufacturing

This course is for students wanting to learn more advanced technical skills in the field of manufacturing, specifically related to the areas of welding and machine tooling. Students will design and build a project using tools and materials in the metals lab. The units of study include: arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, oxyacetylene welding, plasma cutting and the use of the cutting torch, along with advance machine tooling.

In order for students to receive course credit at Madison College 744 & 751 must be taken.

Construction Finish & Craftsmanship (Block)

Course #: 753 Length: 1 Trimester (2 Periods) Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 1.0

Recommended Course: Construction Materials, Students must take one of the other woodworking classes before taking this course

This course is for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the construction industry, specifically related to construction finishing and craftsmanship. Students will learn fine carpentry skills from design through application, as well as review safety, measurement, and proper use of equipment. Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency through the design and completion of an advanced wood-working project.

Technology & Engineering Work Based Learning Experience

Choices: Length: 1 Tri, 2 Tris, 2 Tris Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5

Course #: 725, 726, 727 (Employability Skills)

Course #: 722, 723, 724 (Youth Apprenticeship)

Recommended Course: Concurrent enrollment in any Technology Education and Engineering class.

This course is for students interested in on the job training in the field of Technology and Engineering. Students will obtain a work site corresponding with the offerings of the T&E Department and will demonstrate completion of weekly reports, ability to follow training agreement, and completion of employability assignments and meet expectations of quarterly evaluations. Students completing this program are eligible to receive state certification from the Department of Public Instruction.