Technology Department

Technology is the use of resources to achieve a practical goal. Today’s technology courses will encourage the study of materials, processes, tools, occupations, products, manufacturing, organization and research. The study of technology will provide a variety of experiences for students with varied interests and aptitudes.

The technology program offers students the opportunity to fulfill a three-unit technology sequence by taking courses as indicated below:
 

MUST TAKE - between grades 9-12
Career and Financial Management I	1/2 unit
FOUNDATION COURSES (Introductory: Grades 9-12)
Choose any - For a total of two units
CAD	1/2 year
Electricity/Electronics	1/2 year
Residential Construction	1/2 year
Small Engines	1/2 year
Wood and Furniture Design	Full year
Design and Drawing for Production	1/2 or Full year
Full-year courses in Design and Drawing for Production may be used to fulfill the one unit Art/Music requirement mandated by the Regents Action Plan.
SYSTEMS COURSES (Upper Level: Grades 10-12)
Choose any - For a total of 2 units
Architectural Drawing	Full year
Automotive Technology	Full year
Wood and Furniture Design	Full year

Courses
7460 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION (DDP)–1st semester only
7465 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION (DDP)
1 semester/1 year, 1/2 credit/1 credit, Grades 9-12
This course is designed to help students learn the basic drawing skills and knowledge involved in making engineering drawings. The student will learn proper use of drafting equipment as well as the computer to generate drawings. Each student will develop fundamental skills in sketching, lettering, and the use of hand tools. Some of the topics covered are multi-view drawings, dimensioning, sections and pictorials. Full year will continue with design problems that will be solved using skills learned in the fall session; advanced drawings will be assigned as projects. Design and Drawing full year will satisfy the art and music credit.
Lab fee required (approx. $20)

7405 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (RESIDENTIAL) – 1st semester only
7410 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (RESIDENTIAL)
1 semester/1 year, 1/2 credit/1 credit, Grades 10-12
Each student will develop a set of plans for residential construction. The emphasis of this course will be to expose students to the elements and principles of architectural design and construction. The course will cover problem solving in the preparation of floor plans, sections and elevations. Students will be exposed to computer-aided design, model building and many practical learning experiences.
Lab fee required (approx. $20)

7415 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING II (COMMERCIAL)
1 year, 1 credit, Grades 11-12
This course is designed to challenge the advanced student. Each student will choose a commercial design problem and complete the necessary drawings to have it constructed. Computer-aided design and model building is also a part of this course.
Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing I (Full Year)

7420 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING III (INDUSTRIAL)
1 year, 1 credit, Grade 12
This course is set up to allow the advanced student to be creative and pick a design problem in an area he or she may plan to pursue. Some examples include civil engineering (roads and bridges) or marine engineering (ship building). Computer-aided design and model building is also a part of this course.
Prerequisite: Architectural Drawing II

7425 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I
1 year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12
In this laboratory course, students will learn the basics of automotive systems repair and maintenance. Mig welding, tig welding, stick welding, oxy acetylene fusion welding, and brazing are covered in this course. Basic fabrication and design of simple machines are components of the course. There is also a team fabrication project.

7430 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II
1 year, 1 credit, Grades 11-12
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Automotive Technology I. Students will be required to disassemble and reassemble an automotive engine as they learn about each component and related systems. Students will also be introduced to automotive body repair, including sheet metal repair and dent removal. There is a team fabrication project showcasing students’ skills from Automotive I and II.

7435 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY III
1 year, 1 credit, Grade 12
This course is for students who have completed Automotive Technology II. In this course students will do more advanced work in the automotive area. Each student will choose an advanced project and work independently in class.

7105 CAREER and FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
This course will emphasize ways of handling one’s personal resources and will concentrate on business in today’s society. Employment practices from a personal and personnel perspective will be explored, as well as understanding the employment process and job selection. This course is required for students pursuing a sequence in any occupational education program (Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Technology).

7440 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
This is a hands-on course designed to expose students to engineering and architectural drawings generated on the computer. The course will cover types, uses and advantages of the different components that comprise a computer-aided design system. The course also looks at the impact of computer-aided design on industry and careers.
Lab fee required (approx. $20)

7445 ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
In this laboratory course, students study the fundamentals of both electricity and electronics. The first part of the course is designed to teach students basic electricity. The students will learn how we control the electron to work for us. Residential wiring, AC and DC theory, circuitry, instrumentation and basic electronics are covered. The student will be given an opportunity to use electronic instruments, perform experiments with them, and construct electronic projects.
Lab fee required (approx. $25)

7455 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
In this course, students will learn the concepts and theories related to building a house. All aspects of carpentry will be covered. The hands-on portion of this course will include the actual construction of a full-size utility shed and the scale model construction of a house. Current methods of construction will be discussed and applied during the lab portion of the course.

7450 SMALL ENGINES (LAND TRANSPORTATION)
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
The main scope of this course is to study the design and construction of the small one-cylinder engine. Students will develop an insight into the world of power by completely disassembling and reassembling the engine. Students will practice trouble-shooting, repair techniques and maintenance of the small engine. Other activities will include the construction of a CO2 propelled dragster.

7475 WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE DESIGN I
1 year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12
In this course students will be introduced to all aspects of woodworking and the machinery and tools used in the design and construction of woodworking projects. Safety, hand tools, power tools, and operation of machinery will be covered. Students will design and build projects assigned by the teacher and of their own choosing. Students will be introduced to the latest techniques used in woodworking. Drawing, estimating, and planning will be discussed throughout the course. Students are able to keep the projects they complete.
Lab fee required ($10)

7480 WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE DESIGN II
1 year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12
In this course, students will be exposed to more advanced application designs. Students will create intricate designs and utilize more complex construction methods. Students will also learn to work more independently. A special emphasis is placed on machinery maintenance, preparation, and time management. A portion of the course will be spent on a group project. Individual projects may be kept by students.
Prerequisite: Woodworking and Furniture Design I
Lab fee required ($10)

7485 WOODWORKING AND FURNITURE DESIGN III
1 year, 1 credit, Grades 11-12
In this course students will do more advanced work in the woodworking area. Students will choose an advanced project and work independently.
Prerequisite: Woodworking and Furniture Design II
Lab fee required ($10)

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