INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
GRADE LEVEL: 9,10,11,12
ELECTIVE, YEAR LONG, 1 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Introduction to Engineering Design encourages students to be creative and apply decision--making and problem solving skills to specific design problems, using powerful computer hardware and software (Inventor) to develope 3-D models or solid rendings. Using a CAD (computer aided design) system, students explore the
design process through creating, analyzing, rendenng, and producing model.
GRADE LEVEL: 9,10,11,12
ELECTIVE, SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course deals with the materials and processes used in the woodworking industry today with wood products being the major emphasis. Students will be given extensive background on the safe operation of all the machines used in the lab. Lab safety and machine safety tests must be completed with 100% accuracy before a student will be given the opportunity to work in the lab. Several projects will be constructed during the semester which will give the student an opportunity to use many of the machines in the lab such as: the planer, jointer, table saw, band saw, scroll saw, drill press, disc sander, radial arm saw, miter saw, power sanders, and the router. Students will also have units in measuring, squaring up stock, and board feet calculation. Planning for projects such as creating a Bill of Materials List and a Steps of Procedure List will also be done. Class fees may be applied.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
ELECTIVE, SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: MATERIALS AND PROCESSESS II
This course will be an introduction to many of the tools and processes used in the construction industry today. Besides basic review of lab and machine safety, which the students will be tested on until 100% accuracy is achieved, there will be safety discussions and demonstrations on the uses of different equipment in the lab. Students will be introduced to the following units: House blueprints reading, use of the architects scale, floor framing, wall and ceiling framing, and roof construction. Students will build a house to a one-inch scale. Information the students obtain from Construction Technology will be used in the Applied Construction class. Any student interested in a career in the field of construction or architecture should consider taking this course.
APPLIED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
GRADES: 10 11, 12
ELECTIVE, SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
This course will be a continuation of Construction Technology. Lab safety and machine safety will once again be stressed and students must complete the tests with 100% accuracy before participating in lab activities. The first half of this course will involve many of the construction techniques and materials used in the maintenance and repair of homes today. Students will learn concepts such as:
stairs layout, rafter layout, and estimating materials needed for the remodeling of a room such as a basement or bedroom. Students will experience tasks such as: drywall hanging and repair, kitchen and bathroom fixture installation and repair, ceramic tile installation, and other home improvement and maintenance concepts. Students will also experience masonry work on a small to medium scale. The second half of the course may again involve the construction of small modular buildings such as garden and tool sheds, however advanced construction techniques such as soffit and fascia construction will be stressed. More individual effort and teamwork will also be stressed, making the student a more efficient and
self-reliant “worker”. Class field trips may also be taken to local technical colleges, which offer Building Trades or Construction as career training opportunities.
FURNITURE DESIGN
GRADE: 11, 12
ELECTIVE, YEAR, 1 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: MATERIALS AND PROCESSES 1 & 2, DESIGN DRAFTING, CAD 1.
This course is designed to allow students to design, engineer, and build furniture. Students are encouraged to design pieces of furniture that are new, furniture that is designed and is different from everyday furniture is greatly encouraged. Students will take the knowledge and skills that were obtained in Design Drafting and CAD to design and draw the piece of furniture that the student is going to develop. Once students have designed a piece of furniture they will be required to develop the furniture out in the lab using the knowledge and abilities that they have obtained from the Materials and Processes classes. Safety test will be given on lab and machine safety and will be completed with 100% accuracy before a student will be allowed to participate in lab activities. Students will also be taught safe and proper use of tools, machines, and equipment used in industry. Class fees may be applied.
SMALL ENGINES
GRADES: 10, 11, 12
ELECTIVE, SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: NONE
The students will learn how gasoline engines function. They will also be introduced to several other engines including: diesel, rotary, and turbine engines. Most of the hands on activities are geared toward the small gasoline engines. Students will learn how the knowledge gained on small engines can also be applied to larger engines. The basic units covered in the course includes: basic engine operation, engine tests and measurements, ignition systems, carburetion, cooling, lubrication, engine reconditioning, and troubleshooting. A considerable amount of time is spent on measuring the engine components using micrometers, vernier callipers, dial indicators, and a host of other measuring tools. After successfully completing this course, the student will have measuring skills that can be applied to many different manufacturing careers.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to tune-up many types of small engine such as lawnmowers, roto tillers, etc. He/she will be able to perform minor maintenance procedures such as changing oil, sharpening blades, adjusting carburettors, repairing recoil mechanisms, ignition tune-ups, etc. The student will have basic troubleshooting skills, which can be applied to many types of engines.
This course is beneficial to students who are planning careers in mechanical areas.
CAR CARE
GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12
ELECTIVE, SEMESTER, 1/2 CREDIT
PREREQUISITE: NONE
The Car Care course is designed to teach the student how to take better care of his/her automobile. Each unit will include an explanation of the basic theory of operation. The theory will help the student to realize why certain service procedures are necessary. Units will include guidelines on maintenance to be performed routinely on a vehicle. Servicing techniques will be thoroughly demonstrated to the class and then students will be given an opportunity to perform the same procedure on their own vehicle. The amount of hands on tasks will depend on each individual student. Some students may feel comfortable completing all of the procedures and others may want to select certain jobs to be performed on their own vehicle. If a student does not have a vehicle of their own, they can work together with other students who do have vehicles. The more hands-on activities the student performs, the more he/she will learn. This course will cover many different units. These units include: rust prevention, cooling systems, tires and tire wear, wheel alignment, lubrication systems, ignition systems, fuel systems, brakes, and buying a used car.
The Car Care course is important for any student planning to own and maintain his or her own vehicle. Car Care is not required to get into a Technical College or a Four Year University, but it can certainly help to get you there and get you back home again.
Students will be responsible for the cost of parts when doing repairs on their own vehicles.
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