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Plan your career pathways through the Career & Technology Education Coherent Sequences of courses for Industrial Education Technology Energy, Power/Transportation Systems (9-12) An exploratory course that introduces students to the concepts and applications of power and transportation systems that serve this society. In the power component, students focus on the conversion, control, storage, distribution, environmental impact, and the application of power sources to useful work. Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Communications Systems (9-12) A course introducing students to the concepts of technical communications. In this activity-based course students explore the technical areas of drafting, graphic arts, electronic communication, and telecommunications. Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 1 Computer Applications (9-12) A course introducing students to how the computer serves the needs of this society. In this activity-based course the focus is placed on the application of computers in communications, energy, and production technology. Emphasis is placed on construction, programming, operations, applications, and socioeconomic impact of computers in industry. Prerequisite: Recommend Keyboarding Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2 -1 Computer Based Technology Systems (9-12) Students work in 10 day cycles using Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) as well as texts, videos, and CD ROM. This is a strong hands-on class that challenges students to work in a lab environment on the following topics: robotics, digital photography, bio-medical technology, alternative energy, digital sound, computer multimedia, computer publishing, hydraulics, pneumatics, computer numerical control, computer aided drafting, weather monitoring, construction, electricity, electronics, research and design, aerodynamics, electronic communication, computer applications, mechanisms, industrial logic control, graphics and animation, as well as video production. Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 1 Construction Systems (9-12) An exploratory course which addresses the knowledge and skills important in construction technology. Students study common construction tools, machines, materials, and processes in the laboratory. Students are involved in the production of construction related projects. Students form organizational committees and employ management procedures that relate to the projects being built. Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Manufacturing Systems (9-12) An activity-based course focusing on material processing with a focus on metals. The study of material processing includes the techniques of transforming materials through changing their characteristics, shape, size, and structure by casting, forming, separating, conditioning, assembling, and finishing techniques. Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Technology Systems (9-12) A comprehensive course introducing students to the concepts of technology. In this activity-based course, students explore the resources, processes, management, and products in the content areas of communication, energy, and production technology. Students focus on the practical applications and impacts of technology using creativity and problem-solving skills. Architectural Construction (10-12) A technical course which focuses on the use of tools, equipment, and materials used for the construction of residential and light commercial structures. Student activities may include the design and construction of residential structures and the use of advanced tools and machines used in the construction industry. Prerequisite: Construction Systems TBA Credit: 1/2-1 Architectural Graphics (10-12) A course focusing on the design, planning, and technical communication associated with construction systems. In this activity-based course emphasis is placed on the production of drawings and media related to residential and commercial architecture, illustration and presentation, municipal and public utilities, topographical and transportation systems. Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Communication Graphics (10-12) A course focusing on technical communication associated with photography, graphic arts, electronic communications, and telecommunications systems. In this activity-based course students explore the resources, processes, management, and products in the technical areas of photography, graphic arts, electronic communications, and telecommunications. Prerequisite: CIS-I OR Computer Applications Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology (10-12) A technical course which develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for multimedia presentations and digital animation. Course introduces students to 3-D modeling and rendering techniques and resources. Students create, edit, and render characters, vehicles, scenes or objects, and to design and produce multimedia presentations that use images, video, and audio resources to deliver a message. Prerequisite: CIS-I OR Computer Applications OR CS-I OR 8th grade Adv. Comp. Tech TBA Credit: 1/2-1 Engineering Graphics (10-12) A course focusing on design, multiview drawing, sectioning, and dimensioning. Emphasis is placed on the production of drawings and graphics related to machine, design, welding fabrication, electrical and electronic components, piping, technical illustration, gears, and cams intersection and development, and jigs and fixtures. Prerequisite: Communication Systems (Recommended) Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Manufacturing Technology (10-12) A technical course which enhances the understanding of various metallic, processes and products. Experiences include safety and instruction of tools and machines associated with manufacturing. Mathematical and scientific concepts and stressed as students study various processes used for transforming materials into products. Students study the design of products, quality control, design of production tooling, machine tool setups, and manufacturing systems. Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1 Problems and Solutions in Technology (10-12) A research activity course which allows students to develop advanced technical knowledge and skills in solving problems in one or more of the technology systems of bio-related technology communication; computer applications; construction; energy, power, and transportation; and manufacturing. Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 1
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