Career Clusters
732 Applications in Technology
This half-year (0.5 credit) course focuses on developing the critical skills of problem-solving, decision-making, and working both independently and cooperatively. A hands-on, applied approach to solving problems is used to understand the impact of technology on our lives. Through the use of LEGO Labs and Fishertechnics, students will construct simple and complex machines and conduct experiments in production, manufacturing, communications, and transportation systems. This course is recommended for those students with an interest in technical or engineering careers.
715 ERAS in Architecture
This half-year (0.5 credit) course is designed for those students interested in expanding their knowledge of architectural design. Students will learn about various facets of American residential architecture through drawing and design. The course will emphasize a particular period in American Architecture (Victorian Era c.1840 – 1910) providing the students with an opportunity to design a reproduction Victorian style home and create a basic set of drawings. Formerly taught as a paper and pencil course, Eras in Architecture will be a computer-aided design course using the latest AutoDesk design software and recommended for students who have completed one year of the Architecture and Design program.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Intro to Technical & Architectural Drawing (714) or permission from the instructor or CTE Director.
880 Housing & Interior Design
This half-year (0.5 credit) course helps students understand and work with the principles involved in housing. It explores concepts of human housing needs, values, and decisions. Through in-depth projects, students examine architectural styles and trends and the principles of designing home interiors.
PREREQUISITE: Grades 11 or 12 or with permission from the CTE Director.
733 Innovations in Technology
This half-year (0.5 credit) course focuses on a hands-on approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking Using small skill-based projects students will learn to design, weld, solder, drill, and tap. Sheet metal work and metal lathe work are also included. The hands-on activities explore today’s technologies and the impact they have on all aspects of our daily lives.
716 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
This half-year (0.5 credit) course is designed for those students who have a desire to learn computer-aided drafting. This extension to the pencil-and-paper introductory drafting program will focus primarily on 2-D mechanical/engineering drawings, with introduction to 3-D solid modeling. Students will learn how to assemble multi-view drawings, create auxiliary & section views and scale and plot their own work utilizing the latest computer software.
This course fulfills the 0.5 technology credit required for graduation.
731 Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Systems
The intent of this half-year (0.5 credit) course is to introduce the student to basic residential, electrical and mechanical systems. Instruction, consisting of approximately 50% laboratory experience, will include safety, identification of tools of the trade and the performance of basic household electrical wiring and mechanical system repair.
726 Introduction to Engineering Design
This full-year (1 credit) course is the first courses in the Engineering Program. The course is designed to develop student problem-solving skills with emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model of an object. The course will emphasize the design development process of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed, and evaluated, using a computer-aided design system. Students will use modern, state-of–the-art computer hardware and Inventor software to create product solutions. Various design applications will be explored with discussion of possible career opportunities.
NOTE: Although intended for sophomores, freshmen in Algebra 1A may be eligible for early admission. Call the CTE office for further information.
This course fulfills the 0.5 technology credit required for graduation.
714 Introduction to Technical & Architectural Drawing
This half-year (0.5 credit) course will give students the technical drawing skills necessary to effectively communicate ideas. The course begins with basic sketching and board drafting techniques including the construction of orthographic and isometric images then moves on to architectural drafting where layout of a floor plan and an elevation will occur. During the last third of the course, introduction of AutoCAD software and completion of two-dimensional drawing takes place.
725 Small Engines
This half-year (0.5 credit) course introduces the student to the basic concepts and functions of gasoline engines. Theory and shop work focus on small engines. Occupation and consumer information is included.
708 Introduction to Woodworking
This half-year (0.5 credit) course is designed to allow students to learn the proper use of a variety of hand tools and machines used in woodworking and building construction. Students will complete a series of required projects in which they will learn how to select material and perform the operations to complete a finished project. This course is designed for students interested in woodworking as well as the Building Construction Technology program.
PREREQUISITE: This course is recommended for Grade 9 students enrolled in integrated math. A student may NOT take both 708 and 710.
710 Woodworking - Design & Creation
The pace of this half-year (0.5 credit) competency-based woodworking course is accelerated, and the project requirements are expanded beyond that of Introduction to Woodworking and Construction. Students will work with a variety of tools and machines to design and create a number of projects.
PREREQUISITE: This course is recommended for students enrolled in Algebra or Geometry. A student may NOT take both 708 and 710.
711 Intermediate Woodworking
This half-year (0.5 credit) course expands upon the fundamental concepts and skills covered in Introduction to Woodworking and Woodworking-Design and Creation. Students will select projects from the following areas of woodworking: wood turning, furniture construction, novelty item fabrication, finishing, and hand-tool specialties.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Introduction to Woodworking and Construction (708) or Woodworking Design and Creation (710), and recommendation of the instructor.
717 The Business of Woodworking
This half-credit (0.5 credit) course is designed to accommodate a student’s specific career interest in the millwork and cabinetry career pathway. Students will design, produce, and market a variety of products. Students will learn about small business operations while working both independently and in small groups.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Introduction to Woodworking or Woodworking Design and Creation and the recommendation of the instructor.
718 Advanced Woodworking
This half-credit (0.5 credit) is designed to allow a student’s creative and artistic ability to flourish. Students will design and build functional and decorative objects from wood. The depth, breadth, and scope of challenging projects assigned are commensurate with the students’ career interests.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Intermediate Woodworking and the recommendation of the instructor.