Career and Technical Education

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1 Career and Technical Education Architecture/Construction/Transportation/ Engineering/Manufacturing ARCH DRAFTING 1 (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. In this introductory course, students are introduced to elementary CAD commands and accepted professional practices. Students will learn how architects symbolically communicate building plans to contractors while exploring numerous layout options and space planning strategies. Additional emphasis will be placed on sketching techniques. The course culminates with the students applying the aforementioned techniques to complete floor plans of a single level family residence. Related career activities will be scheduled when available and will include speakers and fieldtrips. Dual Credit from Morton College may apply. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITES: If you take the ARCH DRAFTING 1 (FALL), you must also take ARCH DRAFTING 2 (SPRING). ARCH DRAFTING 2 (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. Students continue to elaborate on the units studied in Architectural Drafting 1, focusing on the required software skills to complete a set of single level residential plans which will include corresponding floor, foundation, and elevation drawings with a continued emphasis on sketching. Finally, students will be introduced to structural detail drawings. Related career activities will be scheduled when available and will include speakers and fieldtrips. Dual Credit from Morton College may apply. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: PREREQUISITE: Arch Drafting 1. COREQUISITES: If you take ARCH DRAFTING 2 (SPRING), you must also take ARCH DRAFTING 1 (FALL).

2 ARCH DRAFTING 3 (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. Students will learn about designing residential dwellings. Work will begin with sketches and diagrams and will continue until students have designed and drawn a working set of drawings which will include floor, foundation, elevation, plot, and structural detail drawings of a multilevel residence while utilizing state of the art software. PREREQUISITE: Arch Drafting 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take ARCH DRAFTING 3 (FALL), you must also take ARCH DRAFTING 4 (SPRING). ARCH DRAFTING 4 (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. Students will learn about designing residential dwellings. Work will begin with sketches and diagrams and will continue until students have designed and drawn a working set of drawings which will include floor, foundation, elevation, plot, and structural detail drawings of a multilevel residence while utilizing state of the art software. PREREQUISITE: Arch Drafting 1, 2, and 3. COREQUISITES: If you take ARCH DRAFTING 4 (SPRING), you must also take ARCH DRAFTING 3 (FALL). ARCH DRAFTING 5 (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. Students design residential and commercial buildings using 3D parametric software. Electrical and mechanical drawings will be integrated into the course as well. Ultimately, students will create a set of presentation drawings and custom animations to show case their designs. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Arch Drafting 1, 2, 3, and 4. COREQUISITES: If you take ARCH DRAFTING 5 (FALL), you must also take ARCH DRAFTING 6 (SPRING). ARCH DRAFTING 6 (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. Students design residential and commercial

3 buildings using 3D parametric software. Electrical and mechanical drawings will be integrated into the course as well. Ultimately, students will create a set of presentation drawings and custom animations to show case their designs. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Arch Drafting 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. COREQUISITES: If you take ARCH DRAFTING 6 (SPRING), you must also take ARCH DRAFTING 5 (FALL). AUTO MECHANICS 1 (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. This is the first of two introductory level courses in a three level sequence of automotive courses. Auto Mechanics 1 provides students with the skills and knowledge essential to a career in the automotive industry. Areas of study include the internal combustion engine and its associated internal components and processes. Students will develop an understanding of basic hand tools, as well as their proper uses while completing a number of mechanically oriented tasks. Automotive lab safety, specialty tool usage, career paths and A. S. E. certification requirements applicable to this course will also be covered. The course will be presented as a combination of classroom activity with accompanying lab activities. PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITES: If you take the AUTO MECHANICS 1 (FALL), you must also take AUTO MECHANICS 2 (SPRING). AUTO MECHANICS 2 (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. This is the second of two introductory level courses in a three level sequence of automotive courses. Auto Mechanics 2 provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform basic automotive service, and to act as a light duty mechanic. Areas of study include basic maintenance of the cooling system, steering system, suspension system, electrical system, drivetrain, and exterior care. Automotive lab safety, specialty tool usage, career paths and A. S. E. certification requirements applicable to this course will also be covered. The course will be presented as a combination of classroom activity with accompanying lab activities. PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics 1.

4 COREQUISITES: If you take the AUTO MECHANICS 2 (SPRING), you must also take AUTO MECHANICS 1 (FALL). AUTO MECHANICS 3 (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. This is the first of two intermediate level courses in a three level sequence of automotive courses. Auto Mechanics 3 provides students with a thorough understanding of automotive braking systems. Areas of study include hydraulic brake operation, conservation of energy, disc brake systems, drum brake systems, parking brake systems, basic antilock brake operation, brake hardline construction, and brake hose construction. Proper service and repair techniques of all of the aforementioned systems, as well as automotive lab safety, tool usage, career paths and A. S. E. certification requirements applicable to this course will also be covered. The course will be presented as a combination of classroom activity with accompanying lab activities. PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take the AUTO MECHANICS 3 (FALL), you must also take AUTO MECHANICS 4 (SPRING). AUTO MECHANICS 4 (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. This is the second of two intermediate level courses in a three level sequence of automotive courses. Auto Mechanics 4 provides students with the basic theory and operation of automobile suspension systems. Areas of study include spring design and operation, control arm design and operation, ball joint design and operation, steering knuckle design and operation, strut design and operation, and shock design and operation. Proper service and repair techniques of all of the aforementioned systems, as well as automotive lab safety, tool usage, career paths and A. S. E. certification requirements applicable to this course will also be covered. The course will be presented as a combination of classroom activity with accompanying lab activities. PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics 1, 2, and 3. COREQUISITES: If you take the AUTO MECHANICS 4 (SPRING), you must also take AUTO MECHANICS 3 (FALL).

5 AUTO MECHANICS 5 (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. This is the first of two advanced level courses in a three level sequence of automotive courses. Auto Mechanics 5 provides students with the basic theory and operation of automobile anti-lock brake systems and exhaust systems. Areas of study include integrated and nonintegrated ABS theory and operation, traction and stability control system theory and operation, as well as exhaust system, evaporative emission system and on board diagnostics system theory and operation. Proper service and repair techniques of all of the aforementioned systems, as well as automotive lab safety, tool usage, career paths and A. S. E. certification requirements applicable to this course will also be covered. The course will be presented as a combination of classroom activity with accompanying lab activities. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics 1, 2, 3, and 4. COREQUISITES: If you take the AUTO MECHANICS 5 (FALL), you must also take AUTO MECHANICS 6 (SPRING). AUTO MECHANICS 6 (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. This is the second of two advanced level courses in a three level sequence of automotive courses. Auto Mechanics 6 provides the students with a real-world based practicum. Areas of study include steering system theory and operation, advanced emission system theory and operation, and strategy based diagnostics. Students will work in a shop environment where they will quote, service, and bill customers in a professional automotive repair environment. Proper service and repair techniques of all of the aforementioned systems, as well as automotive lab safety, tool usage, career paths and A. S. E. certification requirements applicable to this course will also be covered. The course will be presented as a combination of classroom activity with accompanying lab activities. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Auto Mechanics 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. COREQUISITES: If you take the AUTO MECHANICS 6 (SPRING), you must also take AUTO MECHANICS 5 (FALL). CARPENTRY 1 (Taught at East) (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. This course presents an overall understanding of

6 the construction industry and the job opportunities available. Students will learn the proper and safe use for hand and power tools essential to the trade. Students will be introduced to basic construction techniques and use of hand, power, measurement, and layout tools. Skills will then be used in the construction of projects. Basic math skills will also be stressed. The following skills will be addressed: Hand and power tool safety Layout Metal Framing Drywall Foundation Systems PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITES: If you take CARPENTRY 1 (FALL), you must also take CARPENTRY 2 (SPRING). FEES: $10.00 CARPENTRY 2 (Taught at East) (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. Students will be introduced to advanced construction techniques and use of hand, power, measurement, and layout tools. Skills will then be used in the construction of projects. Basic math skills will also be stressed. This is a hands-on class that will require teamwork and daily participation, so attendance is important. Safe work habits will also be a big part of your grade placing value on those things a potential employer would consider important in maintaining and keeping a job. The following skills will be addressed: Floor systems Wall systems Roof Systems Residential Wiring 10 OSHA Safety Class PREREQUISITE: Carpentry 1. COREQUISITES: If you take CARPENTRY 2 (SPRING), you must also take CARPENTRY 1 (FALL). FEES: $10.00

7 CARPENTRY 3 (Taught at East) (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their skills in the construction industry. Students will learn hands-on skills such as: framing, trim, carpentry, metal studs, roofing, hanging and taping drywall, grid ceilings, and concrete work. PREREQUISITE: Carpentry 1 and 2 or consent of instructor. Students must provide steel-toe, puncture-resistant safety shoes. COREQUISITES: If you take CARPENTRY 3 (FALL), you must also take CARPENTRY 4 (SPRING). FEES: $10.00 CARPENTRY 4 (Taught at East) (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their skills in the construction industry. Students will learn hands-on skills such as: framing, trim, carpentry, metal studs, roofing, hanging and taping drywall, grid ceilings, and concrete work. PREREQUISITE: Carpentry 1, 2, and 3 or consent of instructor. Students must provide steel-toe, puncture-resistant safety shoes. COREQUISITES: If you take CARPENTRY 4 (SPRING), you must also take CARPENTRY 3 (FALL). FEES: $10.00 CARPENTRY 5 (Taught at East) (Independent Study) (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their skills in the construction industry. Students will learn hands-on skills such as: framing, trim, carpentry, metal studs, roofing, hanging and taping drywall, grid ceilings, and concrete work. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Carpentry 1, 2, 3, and 4 or consent of instructor. Students must provide steel-toe, puncture-resistant safety shoes. COREQUISITES: None FEES: $10.00 CARPENTRY 6 (Taught at East) (Independent Study) (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their skills in the construction industry. Students will learn hands-on skills such as: framing, trim, carpentry, metal studs, roofing, hanging and taping drywall, grid ceilings, and concrete work. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 12

8 PREREQUISITE: Carpentry 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 or consent of instructor. Students must provide steel-toe, puncture-resistant safety shoes. COREQUISITES: None FEES: $10.00 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 1 (CAD) (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. CAD 1 is a beginning drafting course that introduces students to computer aided drafting and its applications in many fields. Students will begin to learn the language of pictorial representation in accordance to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards. Topics will include sketching, orthographic projection, and pictorial representation including an introduction to solid modeling. Career opportunities will be emphasized throughout. Related career activities will be scheduled when available and will include speakers and fieldtrips. PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 1 (FALL), you must also take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 2 (SPRING). COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 2 (CAD) (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. CAD 2 continues to emphasize the principles and techniques taught in CAD 1. Students will continue exploration of orthographic projection and learn to apply all common sectioning and other detailing techniques. Students will continue to develop skills in isometric and advanced solid modeling. Career opportunities will be emphasized throughout. Related career activities will be scheduled when available and will include speakers and fieldtrips. PREREQUISITE: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 1. COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 2 (SPRING), you must also take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 1 (FALL). COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3 (CAD) (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. CAD 3 students develop advanced drafting skills and knowledge that prepare them for entry level drafting jobs or further study in drafting, engineering, computer-aided manufacturing, and other related fields. Students utilize current CAD software and modern computer

9 equipment to produce orthographic, sectional, auxiliary, assembly views, pictorial, 3D modeling, and animation.. Career opportunities will be emphasized throughout. Related career activities will be scheduled when available and will include speakers and fieldtrips. PREREQUISITE: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3 (FALL), you must also take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 4 (SPRING). COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 4 (CAD) (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. CAD 4 students develop advanced drafting skills and knowledge that prepare them for entry level drafting jobs or further study in drafting, engineering, computer-aided manufacturing, and other related fields. Students utilize current CAD software and modern computer equipment to produce orthographic, sectional, auxiliary, assembly views, pictorial, 3D modeling, and animation.. Career opportunities will be emphasized throughout. Related career activities will be scheduled when available and will include speakers and fieldtrips. PREREQUISITE: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 1, 2 and 3. COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 4 (SPRING), you must also take COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3 (FALL). COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 1 (Taught at West) (FALL) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Computer Integrated Manufacturing 1 students manufacture items that are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course (CIM) illuminates the career opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Honors GRADE: PREREQUISITE: Principles of Engineering 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 1 (FALL), you must also take COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 2 (SPRING).

10 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 2 (Taught at West) (SPRING) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Computer Integrated Manufacturing 1 students manufacture items that are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course (CIM) illuminates the career opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Honors GRADE: PREREQUISITE: Principles of Engineering 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 2 (SPRING), you must also take COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 1 (FALL). ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT 1 (Taught at East) (FALL) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Engineering Design and Development 1 students use the knowledge and skills acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in this class (EDD) as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of practicing engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process, and they complete the class (EDD), ready to take on any post-secondary program or career. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Honors GRADE: PREREQUISITE: Principles of Engineering 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT 1 (FALL), you must also take ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT 2 (SPRING). ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT 2 (Taught at East) (SPRING) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Engineering Design and Development 2 students use the knowledge and skills acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come

11 together in this class (EDD) as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of practicing engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process, and they complete the class (EDD), ready to take on any post-secondary program or career. CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Honors GRADE: PREREQUISITE: Principles of Engineering 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT 2 (SPRING), you must also take ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT 1 (FALL). GRAPHIC ARTS 1 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. This course provides instruction in the use of professional digital image-editing (Adobe Photoshop) software as it relates to graphic arts careers. This beginning Graphic Arts course will teach students to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas via illustration and other forms of digital or printed media. This course builds the foundation for continuing education in the graphic arts program. This course includes historical, current and potential developments in the printing industry. Topics covered may include concept design, layout, current techniques and computer graphics. PREREQUISITE: None COREQUISITES: If you take GRAPHIC ARTS ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 1 (FALL), you must also take GRAPHIC ARTS ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 2 (SPRING). GRAPHIC ARTS 2 ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. This course provides instruction in the use of professional vector based (Adobe Illustrator) software as it relates to graphic arts careers. Focusing on creating illustrations, working with type, color, and all tools needed to create multi-colored illustrations. Software skills will allow students to create various designs using current techniques as created by designers employed within the industry. This course provides learning experiences common to all graphic communications occupations. Planned learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles, methods and to develop technical skills related to the graphic arts industry. PREREQUISITE: Graphic Arts 1.

12 COREQUISITES: If you take GRAPHIC ARTS 2 ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR (SPRING), you must also take GRAPHIC ARTS ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 1 (FALL). GRAPHIC ARTS 3 PRODUCTN DESIGN (FALL) Offered: Semester Course. This course provides advanced instruction in the use of Adobe Suite software in product design for the creation of digitally printed and other products. Students will learn the use of digital printing equipment, electronic workflows, small business concepts, offering accelerated design techniques common to all graphic communications occupations. Planned learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods to develop technical skills related to the graphic arts industry. Instruction will expand on understanding of color, major design principles and three-dimensional objects. Students will learn sketching and design procedures along with publishing layout techniques. Design teams will focus on cooperative product design and media applications. PREREQUISITE: Graphic Arts 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take GRAPHIC ARTS 3 PRODUCTN DESIGN (FALL), you must also take GRAPHIC ARTS 4 PRODUCTN PRINT (SPRING). GRAPHIC ARTS 4 PRODUCTN PRINT (SPRING) Offered: Semester Course. This course is for students interested in pursuing a graphics career and wishes to experience real-world activities through a variety of print services for clubs, staff, and administration. Students will work closely with clients to design, estimate, develop, print, and finish business forms. Using state of the art equipment and Adobe Suite software; students will create brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, and more utilizing their experiences and practices. PREREQUISITE: Graphic Arts 1, 2, and 3 or consent of instructor. COREQUISITES: If you take GRAPHIC ARTS PRODUCTN PRINT 4 (SPRING), you must also take GRAPHIC ARTS 3 PRODUCTN DESIGN (FALL). INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 (FALL) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Learn how to be a designer, architect, and

13 engineer. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) exposes students to design, digital communication, invention process, and technical documentation. This project based course gives students the opportunity to develop skills in research and analysis, teamwork, technical writing, engineering graphics, and problem solving, while engaging in developing their own design concepts to solve real-world problems. Students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. PREREQUISITE: Student should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics courses. COREQUISITES: If you take INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 (FALL), you must also take INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (SPRING). INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (SPRING)(Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Learn how to be a designer, architect, and engineer. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) exposes students to design, digital communication, invention process, and technical documentation. This project based course gives students the opportunity to develop skills in research and analysis, teamwork, technical writing, engineering graphics, and problem solving, while engaging in developing their own design concepts to solve real-world problems. Students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. PREREQUISITE: Student should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics courses. COREQUISITES: If you take INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (SPRING), you must also take INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 (FALL). PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 1 (FALL) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Principles of Engineering is a continued exploration of the engineering career pathway. Students are exposed to experimentation involving mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Students will develop problem-solving skills and

14 apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will document and communicate their solutions to a variety of audiences. PREREQUISITE: : Introduction to Engineering Design 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 1 (FALL), you must also take PRINCIPALS OF ENGINEERING 2 (SPRING). PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 2 (SPRING) (Project Lead The Way) Offered: Semester Course. Principles of Engineering is a continued exploration of the engineering career pathway. Students are exposed to experimentation involving mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will document and communicate their solutions to a variety of audiences. PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Engineering Design 1 and 2. COREQUISITES: If you take PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 1 (SPRING), you must also take PRINCIPALS OF ENGINEERING 2 (FALL).