INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Lab / Instruments Required
Fee Range $5.00 - $25.00
METALS I
Grade Level: 9 through 12
Prerequisite: None
Designed to give a wide variety of introductory experiences and related
subject materials in the metal working field, this course covers the areas
of safety, proper use of hand tools, sheet metal work, bench metal work,
are welding,. Oxyacetylene welding, mig welding, tig welding, forging and
heat treating, and machine shop operations. The project method is
used to introduce students to various metal fabrication processes.
METALS II
Grade Level: 10 through 12
Prerequisite: Metals I and Instructorís approval
Metals 2 emphasizes the advanced techniques in sheet metal, welding,
and sand casting, general machine shop operations, manufacturing concepts
and other subject areas. Students are encouraged to develop ideas
and design their own projects from concept to finished product.
WOOD I
Grade Level: 9 through 12
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces shop safety and the proper use of hand tools,
power tools, and other major woodworking machines. Emphasis is on
student-planned projects including construction, assembly and finishing.
WOOD II
Grade Level: 10 through 12
Prerequisite: Wood I and Instructorís approval
This course provides advanced design, styling, planning, and construction
experience employing hand and power tool techniques on student-designed
projects. Major emphasis is on advanced projects, such as furniture
and cabinet construction, using trade and industrial techniques.
Units of study explaining career options in the construction trades will
include cement finishing, plumbing, rough carpentry, electrical, dry wall,
roofing, floor covering and general contracting.
DRAFTING I
Grade Level: 9 through 12
Prerequisite: None
Drafting I is an introduction to a universal language based on drawings
as a form of communication. Students will learn traditional drafting
skills and will have the opportunity to use CAD software. Drafting
skills are necessary for occupations related to engineering, construction,
manufacturing, designing and many other careers. This course is designed
for all students and requires no artistic talent.
DRAFTING II
Grade Level: 10 through 12
Prere1uisite: Drafting I and Instructorís approval
This course provides students the opportunity to further develop their
drafting skills. Students will expand their knowledge of Isometric
drawings, Orthographic drawings, Mechanical drawings, Engineering drawings
and Architectural drawings. Basic drafting concepts as well as CAD
drafting will be emphasized.
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Grade Level 9
This is a one-semester course that introduces students to basic industrial
concepts as well as providing an opportunity to apply computer skills to
projects relating industry. Students will begin with a brief overview
of the evolution of technology. They will then learn to use structured
problem solving to solve complex problems posed by the instructor.
Students will next learn basic drafting concepts and they will be able
to apply those concepts to both manual and CAD drafting projects.
The final unit of study covers basic DC electronic theory and fabrication.
Students will keep a journal detailing their daily activities and prepare
a presentation explaining how they produced their electronic device.