Technology Education Classes
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
• Learn a variety of communication technologies such as photography, GPS, GIS, and CAD
• Study layout and design, composition, and finishing operations
• Learn basic photographic principles
• Learn to use digital and film cameras to create a variety of photographic images
• Use software to manipulate digital photographs
• Learn basic audio, video, video game design and animation principles
• Learn basic CAD principles
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
• Possible dual enrollment credit
• Explore engineering careers, history, practices, and concepts
• Use tools and machines for designing and analyzing materials or products
• Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
• Use a computer to analyze data and mechanical/electrical systems to solve problems
• Write reports and create drawings to solve problems
GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Prerequisites: Earth Science and Algebra I
• Learn Geospatial Technologies and Information Technology as it applies to careers in engineering, architecture, and geography
• Use GPS units, photography, and geographical information systems (GIS) to create themes and maps
• Graphically represent data to analyze complex environmental, political, and social needs
• Learn about the world of smart maps, satellite imagery, and emerging fields
TECHNICAL DRAWING/DESIGN
• Learn the graphic language of business and industry
• Develop precision skills in mechanical drafting
• Develop sketches using different projections
• Learn lettering skills, board skills, and two dimensional computer aided design and drafting (CADD)
ENGINEERING DRAWING/DESIGN
Prerequisite: Technical Drawing
• Possible dual enrollment credit
• Continue Technical Drawing skill development
• Create complex mechanical drawing
• Learn 3-dimensional Computer Aided Design & Drafting
• Learn mechanical drafting skills that engineers use to solve design problems
• Gain exposure to solid modeling programs
• Gain exposure to rapid prototyping processes
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING/DESIGN
Prerequisite: Technical Drawing
• Continue Technical Drawing skill development
• Learn principles of architectural drafting
• Draw site plans, foundations, and house plans
• Draw elevations and sections
• Draw electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and mechanical plans
• Create models of houses
ADVANCED DRAWING/DESIGN
Prerequisite: Technical Drawing/Design AND Engineering
Drawing/Design or Architectural Drawing Design
(whichever is appropriate to program focus) Students must choose either Architectural or Engineering program focus.
• Use graphic language for product design and technical illustration
• Increase understanding of drawing techniques learned in the prerequisite courses
• Research design-related fields and the role of advanced drawing and design processes in manufacturing and construction industry
• Apply the design process, analyze design solutions,reverse engineer products, create 3-D solid models, construct physical models,
rapid prototypes, and create multimedia presentations of finished designs
• Students must complete a work portfolio based on a graphic project
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
• Learn basic carpentry, electrical, and mechanical skills used in the construction industry
• Learn the safe use of shop tools and equipment
• Learn basic blueprint reading
• Learn various building materials and standards related to the construction industry
• Design and build wood projects of various sizes and structures
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
• Produce a major project of advanced design
• Learn the safe use of tools and equipment
• Use and maintain hand tools and power equipment
• Design and build products in a manufacturing or automation environment
• Course may be designed around woods, metal, plastics, or other materials
• Analyze markets, design and develop prototypes, and plan a business venture
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• Learn a variety of communication technologies such as photography, GPS, GIS, and CAD
• Study layout and design, composition, and finishing operations
• Learn basic photographic principles
• Learn to use digital and film cameras to create a variety of photographic images
• Use software to manipulate digital photographs
• Learn basic audio, video, video game design and animation principles
• Learn basic CAD principles
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
• Possible dual enrollment credit
• Explore engineering careers, history, practices, and concepts
• Use tools and machines for designing and analyzing materials or products
• Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
• Use a computer to analyze data and mechanical/electrical systems to solve problems
• Write reports and create drawings to solve problems
GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Prerequisites: Earth Science and Algebra I
• Learn Geospatial Technologies and Information Technology as it applies to careers in engineering, architecture, and geography
• Use GPS units, photography, and geographical information systems (GIS) to create themes and maps
• Graphically represent data to analyze complex environmental, political, and social needs
• Learn about the world of smart maps, satellite imagery, and emerging fields
TECHNICAL DRAWING/DESIGN
• Learn the graphic language of business and industry
• Develop precision skills in mechanical drafting
• Develop sketches using different projections
• Learn lettering skills, board skills, and two dimensional computer aided design and drafting (CADD)
ENGINEERING DRAWING/DESIGN
Prerequisite: Technical Drawing
• Possible dual enrollment credit
• Continue Technical Drawing skill development
• Create complex mechanical drawing
• Learn 3-dimensional Computer Aided Design & Drafting
• Learn mechanical drafting skills that engineers use to solve design problems
• Gain exposure to solid modeling programs
• Gain exposure to rapid prototyping processes
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING/DESIGN
Prerequisite: Technical Drawing
• Continue Technical Drawing skill development
• Learn principles of architectural drafting
• Draw site plans, foundations, and house plans
• Draw elevations and sections
• Draw electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and mechanical plans
• Create models of houses
ADVANCED DRAWING/DESIGN
Prerequisite: Technical Drawing/Design AND Engineering
Drawing/Design or Architectural Drawing Design
(whichever is appropriate to program focus) Students must choose either Architectural or Engineering program focus.
• Use graphic language for product design and technical illustration
• Increase understanding of drawing techniques learned in the prerequisite courses
• Research design-related fields and the role of advanced drawing and design processes in manufacturing and construction industry
• Apply the design process, analyze design solutions,reverse engineer products, create 3-D solid models, construct physical models,
rapid prototypes, and create multimedia presentations of finished designs
• Students must complete a work portfolio based on a graphic project
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
• Learn basic carpentry, electrical, and mechanical skills used in the construction industry
• Learn the safe use of shop tools and equipment
• Learn basic blueprint reading
• Learn various building materials and standards related to the construction industry
• Design and build wood projects of various sizes and structures
PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
• Produce a major project of advanced design
• Learn the safe use of tools and equipment
• Use and maintain hand tools and power equipment
• Design and build products in a manufacturing or automation environment
• Course may be designed around woods, metal, plastics, or other materials
• Analyze markets, design and develop prototypes, and plan a business venture
HOME
TSA