Communication Systems, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (General Drafting, 1st Year), [Regular]
This course provides students the opportunity to study basic concepts of technical communications. In this activity-based course, students explore the resources, processes, management and products in the technical areas of drafting, photography, graphic arts, electronic communication and telecommunication. The course emphasizes problem solving, design principles, technical standards, and the use of related equipment. Examples of student learning activities are: cameras, computer-aided-drafting, recorders, copiers, printers, plotters, drafting tools, transmitters, and receivers. (11601200)

Computer Applications, Grades 11-12, 1/2-1 Credit, [Regular]
This lab-oriented course provides students the opportunity to focus on concepts and skills associated with the industrial applications of computers. Emphasis is placed on the proper care, use and selection of input/output devices, software and systems as related to how they are applied in industry and related to various technologies. Computer hardware and software is used to collect, store, retrieve and apply data appropriate to communication, energy and production technology. Technological applications of artificial intelligence (AI), computer-integrated-manufacturing (CIM), computer-numerical-controlled machines (CNC), computer-aided- manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided-drafting/design (CADD) are used and practical applications studied. Various methods of computer image generation, telecommunication systems and industrial used computer languages are used and simulated by the student. Meets computer requirements for advanced transcript. Prerequisite: Communications Systems or Production Systems. (11601501)

Construction Graphics, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (Architectural Drafting, 2nd Year), [Regular]
This activity-based course provides students the opportunity to focus on technical communication associated with construction systems. Emphasis is placed on the production of drawings and media related to residential and commercial architecture, municipal and public utilities, topographical representations, and transportation systems. Examples of student learning activities are: produce working drawings for residential and commercial sites, organize the sequence of construction activities, develop residential planning, investigate the importance of energy efficiency, design and construct a model, and simulate a topographical layout on the computer. Students use equipment such as technical drafting instruments, computer-aided-drafting systems, and reproduction/media equipment. (11601202)

Construction Systems, Grades 11-12, 1/2-1 Credit (Woodworking, 2nd Year), [Regular]
This activity-based course introduces students to the concepts of the construction industry involving preconstruction and postconstruction practices. Instruction includes a managed- production system by which roads, tunnels, dams, and buildings are produced and serviced on the site. The development of an enterprise approach allows for concept development in managing construction (planning, organizing, and controlling), applying technology to people (hiring, training, working, advancing, and retiring), and construction production technology (preprocessing, processing, and postprocessing). Student activities may include planning, preparation of site, scheduling work, contracting, a construction support system, and assembly models. (11601402)

Manufacturing Graphics, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (Technical or Engineering Drafting, 2nd Year), [Regular]
This course provides students the opportunity to study basic concepts of technical communications associated with manufacturing systems. Emphasis is placed on production drawings and graphics related to machine design, welding fabrication, electrical and electronic components, piping, technical illustration, hears and cams, intersection and development, and jigs and fixtures. Examples of student activities are: making working drawings, designing products, constructing prototypes, and planning an automated factory. Students use equipment such as technical drafting instruments, computer-aided-drafting systems, and reproduction/media equipment. (11601201)

Production Systems, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (Woodworking, 1st Year), [Regular]
This activity-based course introduces students to the concepts of manufacturing and construction technology. In the manufacturing component, students focus on the material processing and management practices used in our free enterprise economic system. In the construction component, students focus on the preconstruction, and postconstruction practices and management techniques used in the industry. Examples of student learning activities are: organize an enterprise, design and produce products, make jigs and fixtures, plan residential developments, conduct material testing, estimate the cost of a product, conduct product research, build a model space factory, and build a structure. Examples of equipment used are; computer-aided-drafting equipment, test equipment, robots, transits, computer-aided manufacturing equipment, and general production equipment. (11601400)

Research and Development, Grades 10-12, 1/2-1 Credit (Advanced Woodworking, Advanced Technical Drafting, or Advanced Architectural Drawings), [Regular]
SPECIAL NOTE: THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN ONLY ONE TIME. This activity-based course provides students the opportunity to do research and development activities in any one or more of the technology areas of communication, energy, and production. A student or small group of students is able to creatively pursue new knowledge and solve technology/industrial problems. Students do research, data collection, problem-solving, designing, developing prototypes, and making working models. Examples of student learning activities are: constructing prototypes, conducting market research, making working drawings with computers, conducting computer simulations, designing and engineering products, and preparing technical reports. A controlled internship may be considered as part of the research and development experience. Examples of equipment used are: computer hardware/software, computer-aided- drafting systems, and appropriate equipment related to the technologies of communication, energy, and production. (11601502)

Technology Systems, Grade 9, 1/2 Credit, (General Industrial Arts), [Regular]
This activity-based course provides students the opportunity to study basic sketching, drafting, photography and silk screen printing techniques. Problem-solving skill are used to plan, design, and build projects of wood, metal or plastic. Students explore the fundamental elements of electricity/electronics, robotics, model rocketry, transportation, power/energy, mass production and entrepreneurship. Computer knowledge is developed through the use of computer-aided-drafting, computer-numerical- control, database, spreadsheet, and word processing. (11601500)

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