Technology

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

LISTING ARE SUBDIVIDED INTO SEVERAL AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

I. CAREER EXPLORATION

II. INTERACTIVE MEDIA

III. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER SCIENCE

IV. PLTW PRE-ENGINEERING

V. SKILLED TRADES

I. Career Exploration

HRD 103 Career Exploration Internship Program SUNY Adirondack - 1 CREDIT

GRADE 12 1/2 UNIT *This is a Pass/Fail Course

NYS Seal of Civic Readiness Pathway

CCHS Seniors have the opportunity to participate in a 40 hour unpaid internship in an area related to the student's career interest through the Career Exploration Internship Program.  This course is designed to help students understand the connection between their high school academic program and the world of work.  Topics covered in the course include resume writing, interview skills, business etiquette, responsibilities and general workplace laws and safety requirements.  Each student will be required to complete instructional assignments, maintain work journals and submit a final written report.  An evaluation of the field performance will be made by a supervising practitioner.  The course is taught in conjunction with SUNY Adirondack.  Students must provide their own transportation.  Internships must be approved by the high school internship coordinator and by SUNY Adirondack.

II. Interactive Media

CIS 120 CISCO Networking I (HVCC) 

GRADES 11-12 1 UNIT 

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

CAST 103 Digital Electronics (RIT) (PLTW) 

GRADES 10-12 1 UNIT 

Digital Electronics is an introduction to the devices and controls found in computers and other digital equipment. Students study the application of logic devices (gates, inverters, flip-flops and clocks) and Boolean algebra to specific devices. Hands-on laboratory exercises and computer simulations of electronic circuits make the theory come alive. By wiring circuits and making the circuits work, students develop troubleshooting skills necessary to analyze digital systems. 4 college credits are available.

CIS 121 CISCO Networking II (HVCC) 

1 UNIT 

PREREQUISITE: CISCO NETWORKING I 

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a large and complex network. Students will learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.

HS465 Cybersecurity

Grades 10-12 1 UNIT

PREREQUISITE: INTERNET OF THINGS or COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS

NYS Seal of Civic Readiness Pathway

Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy.  Nationally, computational resources are vulnerable and frequently attacked; in Cybersecurity, students solve problems by understanding and closing these vulnerabilities.  This course raises students' knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior.  It also aims to develop students' skills as consumers, friends, citizens and employees who can effectively contribute to communities with a dependable cyber-infrastructure that moves and processes information safely.  

CAST 102 Principles of Engineering (RIT)

GRADES 11-12 1 UNIT 

RECOMMENDED: FSM IN ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY ABOVE 85 

This course provides a solid foundation in Technology relating to mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. Specific units of study include instruction in technical measurement, technical resource familiarization, properties and testing of materials, electrical and electronic systems, thermodynamics and hydraulic power systems. This course is highly recommended for students considering a career in any field of engineering. It will provide the essential fundamentals to successfully begin a college engineering program.

CAST 105 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (RIT) 

1 UNIT 

PREREQUISITE: CAD100 or CAST101

CIM is a course that applies principles of rapid prototyping, robotics and automation. This course builds upon the computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students will use computer controlled rapid prototyping and CNC equipment to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students will evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis, and making appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes.

CAST 103 Digital Electronics (RIT) 

GRADE 10-12 1 UNIT 

Digital electronics is an introduction to the devices and controls found in computers and other digital equipment. Students study the application of logic devices (gates, inverters, flip-flops and clocks) and Boolean algebra to specific devices. Hands-on laboratory exercises and computer simulation of electronic circuits make the theory come alive. By wiring circuits and making the circuits work, students develop troubleshooting skills necessary to analyze digital systems. 4 college credits are available.

675 Engineering Design & Development (Capstone) 

1 UNIT 

PREREQUISITE: PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 

This course is the culmination of Project Lead the Way’s Sequence of courses. Seniors work in groups throughout the year to plan, design, build, test and document a project of their choosing.

HS693 Aerospace Engineering

GRADES 11-12 1 UNIT 

PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PHYSICS OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN PHYSICS

Aerospace Engineering ignites students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts to life by designing and testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industry-standard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to execute a mission using an autonomous robot.   

CAST 104 Civil Engineering & Architecture (RIT) (PLTW) 

GRADE 10-12 1 UNIT 

This course simulates what Architects and Civil Engineers experience when developing a property, including project planning, site planning, building design, project documentation and presentation. Students use AutoCAD and Revit.

CAST 101 Design & Drawing for Production / 3D Modeling (RIT)

Grade(s): 9-12 1 UNIT

Recommended for students with an average of 80 and above. 

Satisfies the Art/Music graduation requirement.

DDP is an introduction to a universal graphic language through which students can express their ideas with creativity, clarity and exactness.  It gives students the opportunity to develop specific skills including 2D and 3D sketching, geometric constructions, orthographic projections, dimensioning techniques and technical lettering.  Various design and prototyping processes will be explored through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning using 3D mechanical design software.  This course is a must for anyone interested in engineering, design, manufacturing or other technical careers.

V. Skilled Trades

CAD 100 Design & Drawing for Production/ Architecture & Energy (HVCC) 

GRADES 9-12 1 UNIT 

Satisfies the Art/Music graduation requirement.

Utilizing current computer aided drafting (CAD) software, students will apply standard drafting theory to a diverse set of two-dimensional computer aided drafting applications. Topics included in this comprehensive, introductory level course are: preliminary CAD software techniques, basic computer skills, creation and editing of geometry, plotting, single and multiple view drawings, coordinated systems, dimensioning and basic block use. Students will also study alternative energy technologies through experimentation.

CAST 104 Civil Engineering & Architecture (RIT) (PLTW) 

GRADE 10-12 1 UNIT 

This course simulates what Architects and Civil Engineers experience when developing a property, including project planning, site planning, building design, project documentation and presentation. Students use AutoCAD and Revit.