Technology Education

This course is intended to teach all students how structures are designed, built, and maintained. Students will study structures such a houses, bridges, industrial buildings, etc. and the tools and processes to safely and efficiently build them. Students will practice this knowledge by designing and building hands-on/minds-on projects such as model bridges, homes, architectural blueprints, bid sheets, etc. Skills and knowledge acquired from this class include the safe use of tools, parts and functions of a structure (i.e. foundation, substructure, enclosure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, basic construction codes, etc.).

Upon completion of this class, students will have a broad understanding of the construction industry and its importance in the technological world we live in. This course is a must have for all students interested in any kind of career associated with construction, architecture, the trades (i.e. Electrician, Plumbing, Carpentry, etc.).

**Construction 1 is the equivalent of Geometry in Construction.  No need to take both.

Course #:  864

Last updated 11/07/2024

This course is intended to put students into the shoes of architects, foreman, construction bidders, contractors/sub-contractor, trades workers, etc.  Students will take basic skills and knowledge learned from Construction 1 and apply them to “real-world” construction related experiences.  Working in construction teams, students will be given different construction project proposals.  Students will bid, plan, and execute the job from start to finish.  Student-based projects will have an emphasis on different construction related career opportunities such as designers, contractors, construction management, interior design, and the trades (i.e. plumber, electrician, HVAC).

Upon completion of this class, students will have an understanding of the construction industry, the steps required to successfully start and complete a construction job, and future education/employment opportunities in the field.  This is a great course for anyone that has a strong interest in any construction related occupation in the future.

Course #:  867

Last updated 11/07/2024

Do-It-Yourself and Pinterest are all the rage.  Research and develop your own projects. Designed for the creative hobbyist as well as the D.I.Y. problem-solver who need to learn safe, accurate skills to operate power tools.  Students will learn equipment appropriate for their project choices.  Additional costs commensurate to student project choices. 

Course #:  856

Last updated 12/26/2019

Do-It-Yourself and Pinterest are all the rage.  Research and develop your own projects. Designed for the creative hobbyist as well as the D.I.Y. problem-solver who need to learn safe, accurate skills to operate power tools.  Students will learn equipment appropriate for their project choices.  Repeat students will create and run a D.I.Y. session for other students at an arranged time before school, during ELT, after school, etc.  Additional costs commensurate to student project choices.

Course #:  857

Last updated 12/26/2019

This course is intended to teach all students how we as humans use electricity, electronics, and robotics to increase speed, accuracy, safety, and ultimately efficiency in the workplace. Students will study electricity (i.e. voltage, current, and resistance), the different components we use to control it (i.e. resistors, batteries, switches, motors, capacitors, LEDS, etc), and the tools used to analyze it (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, computers, etc.). Students will practice this knowledge by building, testing, and diagnosing hands-on/minds-on projects such as various designed circuit boards. Skills and knowledge acquired from this class include soldering, Ohm's Law, bread boarding, reading a multi-meter, determining the value of resistors, electronics terminology, etc. 

Once students have a working knowledge of electricity and electronics, they will use this knowledge to design and fabricate automated systems (i.e. robotics), which will autonomously perform real life tasks. Examples could include an automated can crusher, stoplight, a smart watch (i.e. FITbit, Apple Watch), etc. Upon completion of this class, students will have a broad understanding of electricity, electronics, and robotics, associated careers, and their importance in the technological world we live in. This course is a must have for all students interested in any kind of career associated with technology.

Course #:  636

Last updated 11/07/2024

Students will learn computer programming to meet industry standards for drawing.  Students will be doing projects with the laser engraver, vinyl cutter and printer, and plasma cutter.  This is a graphic design class.

Primary Equipment:  Computer and Laser engraver

Course #:  863

Last updated 12/26/2019

Great course to provide an overview of Tech Ed concepts and the focus and knowledge required to run equipment in a shop atmosphere.  This is for the student who has not yet taken a high school Tech Ed course and who would like exposure to a variety of topics including hand tools and power tools used in woodworking, construction, welding and wiring. Good for both the person who wants to take one Tech Ed class which will provide background in many areas as well as the student who plans on taking as many Tech Ed courses as possible as it will allow students to see what areas they like best.

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Sanders, Drill press, Circular saw, Miter saw, Laser engraver.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.  

Course #: 596 

Last updated 1/14/2019

Students will learn metal shop safety related to machining and fabrication.  Measuring tools, operation of milling and drilling machines, cutting and bending metal will be covered.  Attention to detail and strong math skills are an important quality for machine tool students to have.

Course #: 868 

Last updated 1/9/2019

Metals Fab & Machining 2 is a continuation of skills learned in Metals Fab & Machining 1 with focus on more complicated processes measured to a higher degree of accuracy. Introduction to G code, CAD/CAM, and CNC machining processes will be covered. 

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  869

Last update 1/14/2025

This Engineering course is intended to teach all students how we as humans use computer design software and computer numerical control machines to design products and prototypes.  During the first part of the semester, students will learn how to use 3D modeling software to create virtual models and engineering drawings.  Skills and knowledge that students will gain include sketching, dimensioning, blueprint reading, the design process, spatial reasoning, finite analysis, geometry, trigonometry, mechanics, etc.

Once students have working knowledge of the Engineering process and computer-aided design, they will use this knowledge to create tangible prototypes with the use of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) equipment.  Students will program computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines, routers, plasma cutters, laser engravers, and 3D printers which will allow them to create actual prototypes and models of their designs.  These prototypes will then be used for product development, testing, packaging, and marketing.  Upon completion of this class, students will have a broad understanding of computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing and machining, their associated careers, and their importance in the technological world we live in.  This course is a must have for all students interested in any kind of career associated with engineering, manufacturing, mechanical design, machining, etc. 

Course #:  638

Last updated 11/07/2024

This class will introduce students to how engineers develop products using the design process.  During this class students will be studying topics such as sketching, computer aided drafting and design, and modeling and prototyping in the context of electrical (i.e. motors, resistors, switches), mechanical (i.e. gears, levers, pulleys), and fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) systems, concurrent engineering, data acquisition and analysis, etc.  Once students have a background in design, they will be given open-ended problems to solve such as designing and building a hydraulic can crusher, an electric powered airplane, electric motor powered crane, a robotic arm, etc.  This class will concentrate on developing students’ problem solving skills in solving “real-life” engineering problems with the help of mathematical and scientific data.  If you are someone who is interested in how stuff works, invention, and design, this class is for you.  A strong background in mathematics and the sciences is recommended for this class.

Course #:  639

Last updated 1/7/2025 

This class covers transportation history, energy types and forms, and basic knowledge required to repair equipment. The students start the semester by learning how the engine works.  Students will do a complete teardown and rebuild of a small internal combustion engine. Additionally students learn basics of outdoor power equipment service and systems, gaining knowledge required to work on various equipment including lawn tractors, mowers, chainsaws, blowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, 4 wheelers, and related components in preparation for Transportation Technology 1.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #: 606

Updated: 1/18/2019

Seniors and juniors interested in all aspects of a manufacturing business will serve school and community needs by designing, printing, engraving, welding, building, etc.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required. 

Course #: 410400A, 410400B, 410400C

Last updated 1/10/2023

Are you going to own a car some day?   Do you wish you knew how to do the basic maintenance on your vehicle?  Do you like to save money by doing things yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this class is for you!  Transportation 1 is a special offering intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of their automobile. By gaining an understanding of systems, maintenance, and repair of a car, you gain the confidence required to tackle your own maintenance.  Lab activities can include working on your car or a family owned vehicle.   Basic vehicle repair is presented in a non- threatening way which all students can understand.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  646

Last updated 1/18/2019

This is a hands-on class that offers different lab sections from which the student may choose. The lab sections included are vehicle servicing,

Brakes, Suspension, Fuel systems, Cooling systems, and Hybrid vehicle technology.  Students taking this class have the option of signing up for the Automotive Fundamentals Course through FVTC.  Students in this class follow the course curriculum from FVTC and upon successful completion receive credit at FVTC for the first Auto course in the Automotive repair, GM ASEP, Import and Diesel Technician Programs.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  647

Last updated 1/14/2025

Transportation 3 - Focuses on developing skills in professionalism, safety, and the use of basic and power tools. Students are introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform vehicle maintenance in 9 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas.  Class includes 2 outside field trips and several guest speakers.  Students are required to pass the course with a C or better to receive 4 credits towards a degree as an Automotive Repair Technician.  This is a yearlong course.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.  

Course #:  648

Last updated 12/26/2019

Proper handling of welding equipment is covered for MIG, Stick, and TIG welding while students practice a variety of welds and complete metal projects.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  859

Last updated 1/14/2025

Metallurgy and the proper handling of welding equipment is covered for MIG, Stick, and TIG while students practice a variety of more complicated welds and projects. Students will be enrolled into Fox Valley Technical College for the credit Welding and Metal Fabrication Introduction & Safety. 

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

 Course #:  858

Last updated 1/14/2025

Students taking this course have an opportunity to receive dual credit through Seymour High School and up to 4 credits at Fox Valley Technical College. The Fox Valley Technical College courses included in this class are GMAW Techniques 1, Weld Print Reading, and Weld Symbols. Students who complete these credits will receive a GMAW Welder certificate from Fox Valley Technical College. Essential standards include identifying terminology, equipment, shielding gas, and consumable requirements, limitations, and quality standards. Students will also be able to perform fillet and groove welds on plain carbon steel in all positions with the short circuit and pulse spray mode of transfer, as well as fillet and groove welds in the flat and horizontal positions with the spray transfer mode. Once enrolled into FVTC, students must take both terms to earn the college credit. 

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required. 

Course #:  851

Last updated 1/14/2025

Students can expect to use powerful wood manufacturing equipment in a focused manner.  Skills to safely use a variety of power equipment to precise measurements will be learned and demonstrated in several woods projects. 

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Jointer, Sanders, Drill press, Planer, Laser engraver, Miter saw, Band saw.

Use of safety glasses is required.

Tape measure recommended. 

Course #:  674

Last update 12/26/2019

Students will continue to use wood manufacturing equipment to produce more advanced woods projects.  A focus on safe, precise operation procedures is required.  

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Jointer, Sanders, Drill press, Planer, Shaper, Miter Saw, Band saw.

Use of safety glasses is required. 

Tape measure recommended. 

 Course #:  675

Last updated 2/3/2020

Select an advanced, independent woods project.  Safely and precisely use wood manufacturing equipment to carry out project plans.  

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Jointer, Sanders, Drill press, Planer, Shaper, Miter saw, Band saw, Laser engraver.

Use of safety glasses is required. 

Tape measure recommended.

Course #:  640

Last updated 1/14/2019