Technology And Engineering Education

  • Kathy Wonsowski, Department Chairperson – MVHS
  • Lisa Traut, Department Chairperson – NVHS
  • Alison Heuer, Department Chairperson – WVHS

The Technology & Engineering Education Department believes that education is a process of life-long learning for all students. Technology Education works best when the school community shares in the responsibility and participates in the Technology Education program. Technology Education is a rapidly changing school curriculum of hands-on learning activities. The Technology & Engineering Education Department’s courses and curriculum provide students with learning and activities focused on the five areas of technology: manufacturing, communication, transportation, energy and power, and construction.

All TEE courses require a material and/or workbook fee.

TEE Course Listings

EXPLORATORY COURSES

Course# Title Level prerequisite course work includes
TEE1001 Engineering* Technology 1 Sem. 9-12 None
TEE1002 Engineering* Technology 2 Sem. 9-12 Engineering Technology 1

* NVHS enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomores only.

MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Course# Title Level prerequisite and/or recommended course work includes
TEE1003 Woods Fabrication 1 Yr. 10-12 None
TEE2001 Woods Fabrication 2 Yr. 11-12 Woods Fabrication 1
TEE2002 Introduction to Construction Sem. 10-12 None
TEE2003 Drafting & Design Yr. 10-12 None
TEE3001D Architectural Drafting Yr. 11-12 Drafting & Design
TEE3002D Computer Aided Drafting & Design Yr. 11-12 Drafting & Design
TEE4005I Technology and Engineering Independent Study Yr. 12 Level 1 or 2 courses in specific area and instructor approval
BUS3007BL Blended Internship Yr. 11-12

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Course# Title Level prerequisite course work includes
TEE1014D Media Communication & Production 1 Yr. 9-12 None
TEE2007D Broadcast Journalism & Production 2 Yr. 10-12 Media Communication 1
TEE3013 Broadcast Journalism & Production 3 Yr. 11-12 Broadcast Journalism and Production 2 and Instructor approval
TEE4002I Technology & Engineering Independent Study Yr. 12 Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in specific area and Instructor approval
BUS3007BL Blended Internship Yr. 11-12

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY

Course# Title Level prerequisite and/or recommended course work includes
TEE1004 Power Mechanics Sem. 9-12 None
TEE2005 Automotive Maintenance Sem. 10-12 None (not a prerequisite for Automotive Mechanics)
TEE3003 Automotive Mechanics Yr. 10-12 With successful completion of Power Mechanics OR instructor approval
TEE4001B Automotive Servicing (2 Block) Yr. 11-12 With success completion of Automotive Mechanics
TEE4003I Technology & Engineering Independent Study Yr. 12 Level 1, 2 or 3 courses in specific area and Instructor approval
BUS3007BL Blended Internship Yr. 11-12

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

Course# Title Level prerequisite course work includes
PLTW2000 Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Yr. 9-12 Algebra 1, Completed or concurrently enrolled in Geometry, and appropriate grade level Science
PLTW2001 Principles of Engineering (POE) Yr. 10-12 Appropriate grade-level math and science
PLTW2002D Digital Electronics (DE) Yr. 10-12 IED or POE
PLTW2003 Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA) Yr. 10-12 IED, POE, or Drafting & Design
PLTW2004 Engineering Design & Development (EDD) Yr. 12 IED or POE, and 1 other PLTW course
PLTW2005 Aerospace Engineering Yr 11-12 IED or POE 

DUAL CREDIT WITH COLLEGE OF DUPAGE (Available for select TEE classes)

Students enrolled in the following courses may apply to earn dual credit with COD. High School students who wish to take the course listed below for dual credit will receive college credit and a COD transcript regardless of whether or not they continue at College of DuPage. These credits may be transferable to other institutions. All dual credit opportunities are pending an agreement between IPSD and COD. To qualify for dual credit, students must complete appropriate applications and placement testing as required by COD.

COURSE COMPLETED AT MVHS, NVHS, WVHS CREDIT AT COD
Architectural Drafting: Course TEE3001D Basic Architectural Drafting 1101-(3 hrs. credit)
Digital Electronics: Course PLTW2002 Electronics Technology 1141 (3 hrs. credit)
Media Communication & Production 1: Course TEE1014D Introduction to Motion Picture & Television 1011 (3 hrs. credit)
Broadcast Journalism & Production 2: Course TEE2007D Introduction to Television Studio Production 1220 (3 hrs. credit)
Computer Aided Drafting & Design TEE3002D Industrial Design/CAD 1001 (3 hrs. credit)