Architecture & Construction

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Architectural & Engineering Design I is a foundational course in the Architecture & Construction cluster for students interested in a variety of engineering and design professions. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to create technical drawings of increasing complexity, and utilize these skills to complete the design process and communicate project outcomes. Students will build foundational skills in freehand sketching, fundamental technical drawing, and related measurement and math. Standards in this course also include career exploration within the technical design industry, as well as an overview of the history and impact of architecture and engineering. In addition, students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in a portfolio, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.  

Scope & Sequence: Allen Bishop (DBHS), Brad VanHuss (DCHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

This course is a level one career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Architectural & Engineering Design Program of Study

Prerequisites: Architectural & Engineering Design I (Level 1) & Algebra I

Recommended Grade Level: 10

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Architectural & Engineering Design II is the second course in the Architectural & Engineering Design program of study. Students in this course build their skills in developing and representing design ideas using technical drawing and modeling techniques, and apply the design process to solve design problems.

Course Content:  Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create multi-view, sectional view, auxiliary view, and three-dimensional drawings using industry standard dimensioning and notation. Students will connect drawings with actual physical layouts by building models based on drawings, creating drawings based on objects and other physical layouts, and using software to create basic three-dimensional models. In addition, students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in a portfolio, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.  

Scope & Sequence: Allen Bishop (DBHS), Brad VanHuss (DCHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

This course is a level two career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Architectural & Engineering Design Program of Study

Prerequisites: Architectural & Engineering Design II and Geometry

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Architectural & Engineering Design III is the third course in the Architectural & Engineering Design program of study. In this advanced course, students will apply technical drawing and design skills developed in the previous courses to specific architectural and mechanical design projects and contexts. In the process, students will expand their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by assessing the requirements of a project alongside the available resources in order to accomplish realistic planning. 

Course Content:  Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to employ methods of data collection and analysis to provide others with appropriate information for projects and to develop their own designs. Students will also be able to engage with industry-specific technology to create visual representations of project outcomes. In addition, students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in a portfolio, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.  

Scope & Sequence: Allen Bishop (DBHS), Brad VanHuss (DCHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

• Technology Student Association (TSA)

This course is a level three career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Architectural & Engineering Design Program of Study

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Fundamentals of Construction is a foundational course in the Architecture & Construction cluster covering essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for careers in construction. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various construction fields and outline the steps necessary to advance in specific construction careers. Students will be able to employ tools safely and interpret construction drawings to complete projects demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an overview of the construction industry and an introduction to building systems and materials. Students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in their selected program of study.  

Scope & Sequence: Brewer (DBHS), Cox (DBHS), Sharpe (DBHS), Good (DCHS), Lewis (DCHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level one career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

• Residential & Commercial Construction Program of Study

• Structural Systems Program of Study

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction 

Recommended Grade Level: 10

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Systems prepares students for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC careers by introducing students to the physical principles of these systems and the fundamental skills needed to work with them. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to follow safety procedures and use tools to perform basic operations with electrical circuits, as well as demonstrate understanding in fundamental concepts of electricity theory (i.e. Ohm’s Law). Students will be able to apply proper tools and procedures to perform basic operations with plastic piping, including measuring, cutting, and joining pipe. Furthermore, students will be able to apply mathematics concepts to solve HVAC, electrical, and plumbing problems. Standards in this course also include principles of the construction industry and business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study. 

Scope & Sequence: Cox (DBHS), Lewis (DCHS), Sharpe (DBHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level two career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems - both electrical and HVAC (DBHS only)

Prerequisites: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems (Level II)

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Electrical Systems prepares students for careers as electricians across a variety of residential and commercial environments. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to implement safety procedures and tools to perform operations with device boxes, conduit, raceway systems conductors, and cable. Students will read and interpret the National Electrical Code, drawings, specifications, and diagrams to determine materials and procedures needed to complete a project. Students will calculate residential loads to recommend electrical hardware. Standards in this course also introduce basic troubleshooting procedures and power systems, and expand on principles of the construction industry, delving deeper into business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.

Scope & Sequence: Cox (DBHS), Lewis (DCHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level three career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

Prerequisites: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems (Level II), Electrical Systems I (Level 3)

Recommended Grade Level: 12

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Electrical Systems prepares students for careers as electricians across a variety of residential and commercial environments. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to implement safety procedures and tools to perform operations with device boxes, conduit, raceway systems conductors, and cable. Students will read and interpret the National Electrical Code, drawings, specifications, and diagrams to determine materials and procedures needed to complete a project. Students will calculate residential loads to recommend electrical hardware. Standards in this course also introduce basic troubleshooting procedures and power systems, and expand on principles of the construction industry, delving deeper into business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.

Scope & Sequence: Cox (DBHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level four career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

Prerequisites: Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: Yes, if a student passes aligned industry certification tests.

Course Description: HVAC prepares students for careers in residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. 

Course Content:  Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing basic operations with HVAC systems, with emphasis on safety, tools, and equipment specific to HVAC. In addition, students will be able to explain the functions and components of heating, cooling, and air distribution systems. They will demonstrate basic techniques to prepare piping and tubing for HVAC systems including performing soldering and brazing. Students will understand proper refrigerant management in preparation for EPA Section 608 Technician Certification. They will read and interpret drawings, specifications, and diagrams to determine materials needed to complete an HVAC project. Standards in this course also introduce basic troubleshooting and maintenance procedures and alternate power systems, and expand on principles of the construction industry, delving deeper into business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level three career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Fundamentals of Construction is a foundational course in the Architecture & Construction cluster covering essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for careers in construction. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various construction fields and outline the steps necessary to advance in specific construction careers. Students will be able to employ tools safely and interpret construction drawings to complete projects demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an overview of the construction industry and an introduction to building systems and materials. Students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in their selected program of study.  

Scope & Sequence: Good (DCHS), Lewis (DCHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level one career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

• Residential & Commercial Construction Program of Study

• Structural Systems Program of Study

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction (Level 1)

Recommended Grade Level: 10

Required Assessments: None 

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Residential & Commercial Construction I is the second course in the Residential & Commercial Construction program of study intended to prepare students for careers in construction by developing an understanding of the different phases of a construction project from start to finish. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the earlier phases of building construction, including site layout, foundation systems, concrete, framing systems, and electrical systems. Students will be able to perform concrete work; frame walls, ceilings, and floors of a structure; and install proper wiring while safely employing tools and interpreting construction drawings to complete projects. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include principles of the construction industry and business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.  

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level two career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Residential & Commercial Construction Program of Study

Prerequisites: Residential & Commercial Construction I (Level 2)

Recommended Grade Level: 11

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Residential & Commercial Construction II is the third course in the Residential & Commercial Construction program of study intended to prepare students for careers in construction by developing an understanding of the different phases of a construction project from start to finish. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the later phases of building construction including roofing systems, exterior finishing, stair framing systems, masonry systems, and plumbing systems. Students will be able to perform masonry work; frame roofs; install shingles on roofs; apply exterior finishes; and install proper piping for plumbing systems while safely employing tools and interpreting construction drawings to complete projects. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, principles of the construction industry, and business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.  

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level one career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

• Residential & Commercial Construction Program of Study

• Structural Systems Program of Study

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 9

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Fundamentals of Construction is a foundational course in the Architecture & Construction cluster covering essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for careers in construction. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various construction fields and outline the steps necessary to advance in specific construction careers. Students will be able to employ tools safely and interpret construction drawings to complete projects demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an overview of the construction industry and an introduction to building systems and materials. Students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in their selected program of study.  

Scope & Sequence: Brewer (DBHS), Cox (DBHS), Sharpe (DBHS)

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level one career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) Systems 

• Residential & Commercial Construction Program of Study

• Structural Systems Program of Study

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction (Level 1)

Recommended Grade Level: 10

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Structural Systems I prepares students for careers in residential and commercial carpentry.

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in framing buildings. Students will be able to frame floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and stairs while safely employing tools and interpreting construction drawings to complete projects. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include principles of the construction industry and business and project management. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.  

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level two career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Structural Systems Program of Study

Prerequisites: Structural Systems I (Level 2)

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Required Assessments: None

Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Architecture & Construction courses. 

Credit: 1

EPSO: No

Course Description: Structural Systems II is an advanced-level course that builds on the introductory skills learned in the Fundamentals of Construction and Structural Systems I courses. This course will explore advanced framing, the physics of structural loads, and the coverings and finishes of structural systems. 

Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to install interior and exterior finishing, including roofing, siding, thermal and moisture protection components, drywall, doors, and trim. Throughout the course, students will interpret construction drawings to complete projects, implementing material estimating procedures and safe working practices. Standards in this course also expand on principles of the construction industry and delve deeper into business and project management strategies. Students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study.   

Scope & Sequence

TN State Standards 

Textbook: None

Aligned Student Organizations: 

• SkillsUSA

This course is a level two career and technical education course for the following programs of study: 

• Structural Systems Program of Study