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 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 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 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.
Grade 11-12 One Semester. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
What determines behavior? This online eLo course is designed to expose students to the world of normal psychology. This course will provide students with an understanding of their own behavior as well as the behavior of other individuals. Attention is paid to the biology and chemistry of the human brain. Emphasis is placed on the psychological research regarding sleep, dreams, emotions, mental health, and motivation. This course requires reading, oral and written communication, and research skills.
Grade 11-12. One semester. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior. The course’s goal is to help students better understand individual behavior and the world around them. This college-prep course will provide students with an opportunity to apply psychological concepts to real life situations through hands-on learning, in-class demonstrations, and student-centered projects. Students will explore and reflect on various topics, including: scientific research, developmental psychology, learning theories, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology.
Grade 11-12. One semester. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
Sociology will provide students with the basic concepts and tools necessary for understanding human social behavior in a complex world. The course examines the structures and functions of society from a purely sociological perspective and then examines current social issues in America. Topics to be covered include culture, socialization, class status, urbanization, religion, family, prejudice, discrimination, and crime. This is a college preparatory course containing challenging reading.
Grade 10-12. One semester. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
This course is designed to provide students with geographical knowledge of the United States studied from both a regional and urban approach. Various geographic topics are studied such as human geography, environmental issues, cartography skills, and the geography of Illinois. Supplemental reading is required.