Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Grade:  10,11,12

Length:  Semester

Credit:  CTE

Fee:  $10

Comments:  Formally called CAD Mechanical 1

Description:  The first in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to develop technical knowledge and skills required to plan and prepare scale pictorial interpretations and technical documentation of engineering and design concepts. This includes instruction in the use of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, sketching, drawing layout, geometric construction, orthographic projection, dimensioning, 3D printing, and laser engraving of student models. Students receive free CAD(Solid Works) software to load at home. 

Grade:  10,11,12

Length:  Semester

Credit:  CTE   WSU PDD 1010 3 credits

Fee: WSU CE fee

Comments: Formally called CAD Mechanical 2

Description:  The second in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with an emphasis in developing technical knowledge and skills to develop 3D models in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. This includes instruction in the use of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, model creation, and technical communication. (Grades 10-12, WSU Concurrent Enrollment. 3 Credit Hours)

Grade:  10,11,12

Length:  Semester

Credit:  CTE  WSU IDT 1050 3 credits

Fee:  $10, WSU CE fee

Comments: WSU credit available to all grades

Description:  The first in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with basic knowledge and skills for residential architecture and related construction. This course includes instruction in Room Planning, Free Hand Sketching, creating Residential Floor Plans, Exterior Elevations, and 2 Point Perspective Presentation Drawings by use of 2D and 3D CAD software. Architectural Models are created by use of Laser Engraving Rapid Prototyping. Students receive free CAD(AutoCAD) software to load at home. 

Grade:  10,11,12

Length:  Semester

Credit:  CTE

Fee:  $20 Lab Fee

Comments:

Description:  Beginning course studies materials/stock, safe use of power machinery and hand tools, measuring, marking, laying out materials, and sanding to assemble a project. Finishing techniques introduced. Students will also have an opportunity to use the laser engraver and CNC to enhance their projects. (Grades 10-12) 

Grade:  10,11,12

Length:  Semester 

Credit:  CTE

Fee:  $20 Lab Fee plus personal project cost

Comments:  

Description:  The second in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay-out, shape, assemble and finish projects. Value is placed on developing craftsmanship, a production sense, and in design principles. This course emphasizes the development of production principles in a manufacturing environment.

Grade:  11,12

Length:  Semester 

Credit:  CTE

Fee:  $20 Lab Fee plus personal project cost

Comments: 

Description:  The third in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay-out, shape, assemble, and finish projects. Value is placed on developing craftsmanship, a production sense, and in design principles. This course emphasizes the development of widely understood and accepted design principles.

Grade:  10,11,12

Length: Semester

Credit: CTE

Fee: $20 Lab Fee

Comments: Safety Glasses CMT 1100 (1 credit)

Description:  This course offers the possibility of earning a NCCER certification. It teaches job site safety, hand tools, power tools, interpreting construction drawings, basic rigging, house framing techniques, roofing, and necessary skills needed for the construction industry. Student will build personal projects such as “out buildings.” Possible WSU