Technology Education

The Technology Education Department is committed to providing meaningful technical courses
preparing students with entry-level skills for the workplace. Students will gain a firm foundation
in present and future technologies, which will enable them to pursue postsecondary education
and continue the lifelong learning process.

Course #0811              Introduction to Technology
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
Introduction to Technology exposes students to a various aspects technology which include: woodworking, small engine operation, digital electronics, pre-engineering, sustainable/renewable energy, and home maintenance. Each area of exploration will be studied for approximately six weeks.

Course #0818              Woodworking Technology I
Prerequisite: None       
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
As an introductory woodworking class students will be exposed to the fundamentals of fine woodworking in modern society.   Areas of design, planning, safety, and finishing will be introduced through problem solving, hands on experiences, and teamwork.  Students in this class will be able to use power tools, hand tools, and woodworking machinery in a safe manner.

Course #0861              Woodworking Technology II

Prerequisite: Woodworking Technology I                                                                                       

Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: one semester                       Course credit:  .5

Students who continue in woodworking will take this class to further their knowledge of the woodworking and engineering industry.  Areas explored in this class are machineries’ specific use as well as unique woodworking techniques.  As students progress they will start to be responsible for certain designing and planning components of their projects.  Safety operations are continually stressed while working in the woodworking environment.

Course #0813              Architectural CAD I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course will require students to create a full set of architectural prints using Autodesk's AutoCAD. The students will design a house according to building codes and standards. Students will become knowledgeable of the duties and responsibilities of an architect as well as the process required to become a licensed architect.

Course #0814              Mechanical CAD I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5

This course will give the student a working knowledge of mechanical CAD drafting.  Areas to be studied include 2D and 3D construction; isometric and oblique views; dimensioning and tolerancing; detail and assembly drawings; and setup and use of plotting equipment and software.

Course #0815              Mechanical CAD II
Prerequisite: Mechanical CAD I
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: one semester                        Course credit: .5
This is an advanced course in mechanical CAD drafting for students preparing for a career in an engineering related field. Emphasis is on assembly and welding drawings, technical illustrating, 3D construction, modeling, and rendering. Autodesk’s Inventor software is used to produce drawings in mechanical CDD II.

Course #0862              Advanced Woodworking Technology
Prerequisite: Woodworking Technology II
Grade Level: 11, 12                         Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This full year course is designed for those students who have an enthusiasm of woodworking.  Students in this class will start to develop an independent reliability on project work.  The first semester, students will be given a project with certain components missing which they will be responsible for filling.  Second semester, students will have to develop their own project by creating all aspects on their own.  Design, planning, and safety are reinforced in this class as well.

Course #0820              Architectural CAD II
Prerequisite: Architectural CAD I
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course will allow students to concentrate on architectural design concepts and their application in the residential architecture industry. Students will use Autodesk’s AutoCAD Architecture software to complete a full set of working drawings for a residential structure.  Students will be able to produce scale and animated three-dimensional models; examine and analyze the application of presentation drawings and models utilities for client proposals; explore architectural techniques and professional opportunities.