Applied Technology Courses

Modern Technology I -- L10

This is a course designed to foster an awareness and understanding of manufacturing, construction, and transportation technology. Through a variety of learning activities, students are exposed to many career opportunities in these fields. Experiences will include: safety procedures, product design, materials and processes, tools and equipment, mass production, building structures, and transportation systems.

Modern Technology II -- L11

This is a course designed to foster an awareness and understanding of the technologies used in communications and energy utilization in our modern technological society. Experiences in communication will include: design and drafting, telecommunications, graphic arts, and computer applications in the communication industry. Experience in energy utilization will include: conversion of energy, electrical fundamentals, solar and alternate energy resources, fossil fuels, solar, and alternate energy resources.

Computer-Aided Drafting I/II -- L71/L72

This course is designed to provide students interested in a career in drafting with information and practical experience needed for the development of job-related competencies. The course content will include: planning and organizing activities, researching information, coordinating work and performing other general procedures, preparing various sketches (freehand, isometric, orthographic, pictorial, oblique), performing basic layouts, detailing drawings such as sectional and isometric views, using various reproduction techniques and using CAD command processes to produce CAD grid drawings.

Computer-Aided Drafting III/IV -- L73/L74

This course is a continuation of Computer-Aided Drafting I/II and emphasizes the areas of presentation techniques such as graphs, architectural drawings, commercial building plans, interpreting codes and constructing structural working drawings, producing mechanical and electrical/electronic working drawings, producing civil engineering drawings, and using and producing CAD drawings.

Production I/II -- L51/L52

This course offers a planned sequence of learning experiences which will provide students with the opportunities to develop competencies needed for employment in a variety of production- related occupations. Course content will emphasize competencies common to many occupations such as: utilizing safety practices, selecting materials, performing bench-work operations, precision measurement, and layouts. Organization and operation of a variety of tools used for separating and forming. Combining materials such as wood, metal, and plastic will be included in this course.

Transportation I/II -- L81/L82

This course provides experiences related to maintenance, repair, and servicing a variety of transportation equipment. Learning activities will permit students to gain knowledge of fundamental principles and methods and to develop technical skills related to combustion engines. Instruction will include: utilization of safety practices, principles of combustion engines, and maintaining, servicing, and repairing different types of transportation vehicles.

Independent Study: Industrial Occupations -- L99

Independent Study is designed for those students who have a special field of interest they wish to pursue which is not available in the regular offerings. Acceptance for Independent Study requires a conference with the Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning, completion of an application, presentation of a project, and availability of a faculty sponsor who is knowledgeable in the field. Students enrolled in this course must have enough self-discipline to fulfill a contract without structured supervision. Papers, seminars, and regular conferences are required. Students must have completed all available courses related to the project.