Technology Education

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Mission Statement

Technology education at Seymour High School centers on three skilled and technical areas:  communications, manufacturing and transportation.  In each of these areas, Seymour High School feels it is necessary to provide students with the knowledge and fundamental technological skills that are used in today’s workplace.

Introduction to Engineering, Manufacturing and Fabrication -756 (Honors)

1.0 Credit 

Offered to grades 10-11-12

Articulated with NVCC for TIG Welding and HCC for Manufacturing Benchwork

Students will be introduced to principles of Manufacturing and Fabrication including safety protocols, TIG welding, and all basic tools and measurement tools utilized in the manufacturing industry. Students will complete several hands on projects utilizing metal through out this course.

Manufacturing Engineering Machine Technology Fundamentals (Honors)

1.0 Credit

Offered to Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering, Manufacturing and Fabrication.

Course Description

This course is a combination of classroom theory and hands-on lab experiences. This course introduces a student to the fundamentals of metal machining technology machines. The student will learn to operate lathes, mills, grinders, and sawing machines. Students perform basic lathe operations including turning, facing, knurling, drilling, reaming, and tapping. The student also performs basic milling operations such as indicating a vise, tramming a head, use an edge finder, square a block, drill tap and ream holes on location. Speeds and feeds and basic machining principles are covered. The student also learns how to operate a surface grinder using all safety guidelines, mount and dress a wheel, and grind surfaces flat and parallel. The student also learns to operate a bench grinder.

Advanced Engineering Design – 755 (Honors)

1.0 credit

Offered to grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering, Manufacturing and Fabrication or CADD I - 720 and CADD II 721 with teacher recommendation or Robotics 1 and 2 with an 85 or better and teacher recommendation. 

This hybrid STEM course encompasses alternative energy, the design process, engineering, physics, mathematics, and CAD. Students will utilize their knowledge of each of the preceding disciplines in order to design, fabricate, test, and drive an alternative energy vehicle with a yearly goal of competing in the Electrathon race sponsored by Central Connecticut State University held at Lime Rock Park. Students will be expected to consistently participate in the Alternative Energy club.

Computer Aided Drafting & Design I– 719 (Honors)

1.0 Credit

Offered to grades 9-10-11-12

Articulated with HCC for Blueprint Reading

Computer Aided Drafting & Design I develops a person’s understanding of the language of lines, letters, and shapes as they are used to convey ideas in Technology Education as a technical science found in today’s modern industry.  The areas learned include:  pictorial drawing (i.e., single view, orthographic projections, and isometrics) as applied ¾ year Computer Aided Drafting (C.A.D.) emphasis, building a common basis for all further Technology Education Courses.

Computer Aided Drafting & Design II – 721 (Honors)

1.0 Credit

Offered to grades 10-11-12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of CAD I with teacher recommendation.

Articulated with HCC for Solid Works

Computer Aided Drafting & Design II expands on the student knowledge in Autocad (2019) or the present version. Advanced pictorial drawings, auxiliary views, sectioning views, isometrics views. SolidWorks (2019) will be used for 3D modeling, 3D rendering and shading techniques.

Robotics Engineering I– 728

0.5 Credit – Semester Course 

Offered to grades 9-12

Robotics Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering curriculum that focuses on the fundamentals of mechatronics. Students will learn mechanical, electronic, programming, and control systems. Students will be utilizing mechanical advantage to build mechatronic devices and incorporating electronic components and harnessing using VEX hardware components. Students will be implementing a control system by using the easy C programming league. 

Robotics Engineering II - 729

0.5 Credit- Semester Course

Offered to grade 9-12

Prerequisite: Robotics Engineering I

Robotics Engineering II expands upon the students' knowledge and skills from Robotics Engineering I. Students enrolled in Robotics Engineering II will develop coding skills to complete complex tasks and challenges by using VEX hardware, software and related components. Students enrolled in Robotics II will develop robots that can run autonomously and with sensors that interact with its environment around it. Students will be challenged with engineering design tasks in which driving, sensors and coding will play a large role in the success rate. This course is to design students and prepare them for 21st century skills and needs.

Robotics for Manufacturing 

0.5 Credit- Semester Course

Offered to grade 10-12

Prerequisite: At least a 70 in Robotics 2 or permission of instructor 

This course will introduce students to the V5 Workcell that they will modify as they explore different manufacturing processes. Students will first investigate components and applications of industrial robots. Once the students have gained experience with the build, they will add sensors, motors, and conveyors to enhance the capabilities of the V5 Workcell while exploring the automation effectiveness of the Workcell. 

Intro to Construction Systems – 702  

1.0 Credit

Offered to grades 9-10-11-12

Introduction to Construction Systems offers students an opportunity to explore and develop concepts of construction. The primary aim is to acquaint the learner with as many types of wood, processes and concepts as time permits. Safe working habits and safety are stressed.  The student is acquainted with hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, construction processes (individual and mass production), and planning and project development. Students with an overall average of 85 or better at the end of the course may elect to take an online assessment through the New England Carpenter Training Fund (NECTF) during their final exam period for module 1. Successful completion of course and module 1 exam will result in a certificate of completion from NECTF and may be counted towards 1000 apprenticeship hours. 

Construction Systems – 745  

1.0 Credit

Offered to grades 10-11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Construction Systems with teacher recommendation.

Construction Systems offers an opportunity for students to explore and develop concepts in residential, commercial and non-building construction systems.  The goal is to acquaint the learner with basic knowledge of various construction systems and their impact on our culture and environment by means of theory, laboratory and research activities. Students with an overall average of 85 or better at the end of the 2nd marking period may elect to take a second online assessment through NECTF during their mid-term exam. Students with an 85 or better at the end of the course may elect to take a 3rd online assessment during their final exam. Successful completion of course and assessments may be counted towards 1000 apprenticeship hours. In addition, students may elect to apply to NECTF and a local union hall.

Introduction to Autonomous Drones

0.5 credits - Semester course

Grades 10,11,12 

Course Description:

This course explores the world of autonomous drone technology, focusing on practical applications and programming skills using the DroneBlocks Autonomous Drone Kit – Level II. Students will dive into programming, drone mechanics, and autonomous flight techniques, gaining hands-on experience as they learn to code and execute complex flight paths, obstacle navigation, and mission-based scenarios. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork as students engage in real-world challenges and projects that simulate the applications of drones in industries like agriculture, environmental science, and logistics. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to program drones autonomously and understand the fundamentals of aerial robotics and automation.