Grade 10-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Power Mechanics OR instructor approval.
This is a lecture/laboratory course designed primarily to prepare students for job entry or advanced training in automotive service. The students will develop a background in the design, operation, and troubleshooting procedures of the gasoline engine and other related components such as the transmission and driveline, brake, and electrical systems. Also stressed will be the disassembly of engines, identification of parts, use of test equipment and service manual, and shop safety. Laboratory procedures will be covered. Safety glasses are required. Lab and workbook fees will be charged.
Grade 10-12. One semester. Not a prerequisite for Automotive Mechanics.
This course is designed for students to gain basic knowledge and skills to maintain automobiles. This course covers the following areas in automotive maintenance: engine tune-up, lubrication maintenance, electrical maintenance, tires and wheels, drivetrain maintenance, and seasonal maintenance procedures. Lab and workbook fees will be charged.
Grade 9-12. One semester. No Prerequisite.
This is an introductory course in the area of gasoline engine operation and fluid power mechanics. The course of study will concentrate on small two- and four-cycle engine operations. In Power Mechanics, students will also disassemble, inspect, and reassemble small gasoline engines and learn about the different types of systems. Students will be introduced to the operations of automotive engines, automotive maintenance, and car design. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Drafting and Design.
This course is designed for engineering students and architectural students using the computer. Auto CAD software will be used. Students will learn to create, store, edit, and plot drawings. They will also learn to set up prototype drawings, create symbol libraries, bills of materials, develop customized screens, and generate 3D models. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Drafting and Design.
This course covers general architectural techniques, history of architecture, home styles, construction methods, planning and drafting layouts, and perspective drawings. The course will also focus on the design process using traditional and CADD techniques to produce a set of residential drawings. The course will be directed both to non-college and college-bound students. A lab and workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. Year-long.
This is a beginning course for the draftsperson or engineering student, introducing him or her to drafting fundamentals. The course covers drafting equipment usage, materials, an introduction to CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design), and techniques used as a means of technical communications. Drafting techniques are studied and drawings are made with emphasis on description through multi-view, pictorial, architectural, and CADD drawings. The course will also focus on the product design process and product design cycle. A lab and workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This preparatory course is designed for any student interested in learning about construction technology and/or related fields such as architecture, contracting and engineering. The student will develop a background in design, preparation, construction, and maintenance as it relates to a single-family home. Other career opportunities in construction technology will be explored: creating blueprints, surveying, concrete, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electricity, insulation, siding, drywall, and painting. Safe practices in the use of hand tools and power tools used in the industry will be covered. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Woods Fabrication 1.
This course involves the study of construction and advanced manufacturing technology. Students will be introduced to the processes used to produce blueprints and products. Students will display the safe operation of hand tools and power tools used in the manufacturing industry while completing various projects. Lab fee is charged and additional fees for wood and project supplies may be collected.
Grade 10-12. Year-long.
This course is the study of manufacturing technology as it applies to the woodworking industry. Students will display the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and machinery used in industry. Students will learn to read and draw blueprints and manufacture a product from those prints. Industry standard mathematical and measuring skills will be a cornerstone of instruction. A study of wood products, furniture design, fasteners, wood joints, and finishing processes will be covered. Students will explore possible careers. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12. One semester. Prerequisite is Engineering Technology 1.
Engineering Technology 2 builds on skills learned in Engineering Technology 1 in order to deepen understanding. The Engineering Design Process continues to drive the direction of the course and student learning. Students carry out the process through several projects that are grounded in a variety of engineering fields including computer-aided manufacturing, aeronautical design, robotics and digital electronics. Along the way, students learn how to use industry standards tools such as CAD modeling software, 3D printers, CNC machines and Arduino microcontrollers. A lab fee will be charged.