Technology Education Course Listing
08104 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY I
An introductory course in electricity, students will be introduced to shop safety and the basic use of hand tools. Static and dynamic electricity are investigated. Sources of energy including fossil, renewable and emerging sources will be identified. Basic circuits will be developed and constructed. The efficient use of electricity will be studied.
Academic Expectations:
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
08114 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY II
This course gives students an introduction to residential electrical technologies. The students progress from identification of electrical components to the construction of circuits. Electrical principles and practices are explained on the National Electrical Code.
Academic Expectations :
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
08124 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY III
The technologies developed and learned in Electricity II are expanded upon. Advanced and comprehensive circuitries are created. Hands on applications of these circuits are then developed. Individual and team projects are developed.
Academic Expectations :
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
• demonstrate membership skills in working with groups to solve problems
08614 ELECTRONICS and TELECOMMUNICATIONS
This course provides an introductory experience in the field of electronics and telecommunications. A hands-on approach utilizing LEDs, resistors and capacitors will be used to develop circuits. Identification of basic components of telecommunications will be given. Students will use the design process and problem solving techniques to complete engineering challenges.
Academic Expectations:
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
• demonstrate membership skills in working with groups to solve problems
08304 WOOD TECHNOLOGY I
This course offers an exploratory experience designed to give students insight into the major areas of woodworking. Students will develop basic technical skills, learn design concepts, woodworking methods and basic construction principles.
Academic Expectations:
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
08314 WOOD TECHNOLOGY II
In this course, students will use their knowledge from Wood I to design and construct class projects. Concepts used will be design, power tools, model making, construction basics and reading scale drawings. Students will construct a scale house model.
Academic Expectations :
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
• demonstrate membership skills in working with groups to solve problems
This course offers advanced experience in Wood Technology. Students will use their knowledge from Wood Technology II to design and construct individual and class projects that will relate to everyday life.
Academic Expectations:
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
• demonstrate membership skills in working with groups to solve problems
08324 WOOD TECHNOLOGY III
This course offers advanced experience in Wood Technology. Students will use their knowledge from Wood Technology II to design and construct individual and class projects that will relate to everyday life.
Academic Expectations:
Students will:
• be able to speak effectively
• be able to write effectively
• be able to use mathematical reasoning
• be able to handle information to solve problems
• demonstrate the skills needed for the productive use of technology
• demonstrate membership skills in working with groups to solve problems