Vocational Technologies Automotive Technology As you re coming to school in your friend s car, have you ever wondered how it works? One place to get the answers is by registering for an auto shop course. Here you will learn basic maintenance and how to maintain your vehicle. If you d like more in depth information, advanced auto would make a great selection. Here you will be doing problem solving, pricing, and repairs. If you are thinking you d like to make this your career choice, Vocational Auto will be the course. Voc. Autos will give you the jumpstart to trade school and your certification. Come join the team and learn the history of the automobile industry and explore what the future may hold. Learn how the mechanic has come from Grease Monkey to an Auto Technician. Building and Construction Technologies For all the students that like to build things with own hands, these classes are your chance to learn to build items from as small as a jewelry box all the way up to an entire house. Classes will start in the wood shop where you ll learn the use of tools and equipment along with safety. You ll build projects for yourself and projects for CHS. The basics of home building will taught in shop. When construction Technology is completed you could get into Building Trades where we actually build the entire house. You will do every step from the foundation to the finish work. You could be part of the biggest class project at CHS. Other classes will cover cabinet building and installing. You can learn basic residential wiring if you like that field. Over all a student will experience a lot of the trades and if they would like to get into a trade after graduation this would be an excellent place to start. Trades people are the ones who built America and you could be one of them by getting a good start here at CHS in the Vocational Trades Department. Manufacturing Technologies Come one come all to the metal shop. Everyone is welcome. Down here in the metal shop there are bright lights, hot metal, and a possible career path for some of you folks. In the year 2011 the United States anticipates that the shortage of welders will be well over 200,000. So whether you just want to have skills for your garage or are thinking that manufacturing is a career for you, come to the Clinton High Metal Shop and you just might learn something. Drafting & Project Lead the Way Are you the type of student that likes to draw, likes to know how things work, have had ideas on how to improve a product, or have an idea you would like to see on the market? If so, then any classes in the drafting or Project Lead the Way departments may be where you belong. 79
VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY A Journey through Auto Mechanics 1 Technical Drafting Metal Fabrication Auto Mechanics 2 Construction Technology Architectural Drafting Mechanical Drafting Career Welding Vocational Auto Mechanics Vocational Building Trades 1 Vocational Building Trades 2 Residential Electrical Wiring Cabinetry *Basic and Advanced Manufacturing is still available in 2009-2010 for students who have taken Metals PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Biotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture Engineering Design and Development *Students must take 3 Project Lead the Way courses in order to take this course 80
VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Below is a listing of courses offered through the Vocational Technologies Department. The graph indicates the course title, the grades that a student can take the offering, and the prerequisites for taking the class. Trimesters 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 1 X X X X AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Auto Mechanics 1 1 X X X 12 th Grade Auto Mechanics 2 1 X X X Vocational Auto 1 (2 Mechanics periods) X X BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Technical Drafting 1 X X X X Construction Technology 2 X X X X Vocational Building 2 (2 Trades 1 periods) X X Vocational Building 2 (2 Trades 2 periods) X Residential Electrical Wiring 1 X X X 2010-2011 Cabinetry 2011-2012 1 X X X MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Metal Fabrication Career Welding PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Principles of Engineering (POE OTHER VOCATIONAL COURSES Medical Careers 1 X X X X 3 X X 2 X X X X Prerequisite Courses Auto Mechanics 1 Auto Mechanics 2 and Instructor Approval Construction Technology and Instructor Approval Vocational Building Trades 1 and Instructor Approval Construction Technology Construction Technology, Metal Fabrication Enrolled in or completed Algebra 1 2 X X X Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 2 X Anatomy and Physiology 81
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY A JOURNEY THROUGH TECHNICAL CAREERS Prerequisites: None Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: If you want hands on learning then this introduction class is for you. During this one trimester class you will explore all three technical areas that are offered at Clinton High School. You will spend 4 week in each of the following areas: The auto shop, wood shop, and the metals shop. In four weeks time you will get a overview of what each of these prospect area has to offer you in the next four years. AUTO MECHANICS 1 Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description Auto Mechanics 1 is designed to give any student interested in the automobile a basic understanding of automotive components, systems, car ownership and general maintenance procedures recommended for today s automobile. Approximately 80% of class time is spent in discussion of reading assignments, and 20% is spent on working on vehicles or components, or systems. This is the prerequisite that has to be completed before signing up for Auto Mechanics 2 AUTO MECHANICS 2: AUT 115 (Safety) 1 credit Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers, Auto Mechanics 1 Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: This course is designed for the students that completed Auto Mechanics 1 to continue their interest in the technical aspects of the automobile and industry. Students will also continue with general maintenance and car ownership. Students will be introduced to Diagnosing and troubleshooting components, and systems in today s vehicles. Students will be responsible for note taking and daily log of what they have performed and completed. Approximately 60% of class time is spent in discussion of reading assignments, and 40% is spent on working on vehicles or components, or systems. This is the prerequisite that has to be completed before signing up for Vocational Auto Mechanics. VOCATIONAL AUTO MECHANICS: AUT 164 (Engine Repair) 4 credits Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers, Auto Mechanics 1 & 2 & Instructor Approval Trimesters: 1 (2 periods) Credits: 2 Course Description: This course is designed for the students that completed Auto Mechanics 1 and Auto Mechanics 2 to continue their interest in the technical aspects of the automobile and industry. Students will learn proper shop safety and procedures. Vocational Auto Mechanics is designed to provide skills necessary for entrance into the auto mechanics field, either to a post-high school program or directly to an apprentice position as an Auto Mechanic. Students will also continue with general maintenance along with disassemble, inspect, and reassemble an engine. Students will be conducting more diagnosing and troubleshooting components and systems of many different vehicles. Students will be responsible for note taking and daily log of what they have performed and completed. Mastery of skills is required to receive a certificate of completion. The certificate will list all skills that have been completed. This class will be 2 consecutive time periods. Approximately 20% of class time is spent in discussion of reading assignments, and 80% is spent on working on vehicles or components, or systems. 82
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY VOCATIONAL BUILDING TRADES: A student at Clinton High School who takes Vocational Building Trades 2, Residential Electrical Wiring, and Architectural or Mechanical Drafting and receives a B or above, could receive credit for the following college credit course in the Construction program at Clinton Community College: CON 175 (Residential Construction Application) 6 credits A JOURNEY THROUGH TECHNICAL CAREERS Prerequisites: None Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: If you want hands on learning then this introduction class is for you. During this one trimester class you will explore all three technical areas that are offered at Clinton High School. You will spend 4 week in each of the following areas: The auto shop, wood shop, and the metals shop. In four weeks time you will get a overview of what each of these prospect area has to offer you in the next four years. TECHNICAL DRAFTING Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: Ladies and Gentlemen this is not an Art class it is a rough and tough looking at drafting in the construction and design field. In this class you will start the old fashion way by doing technical draws by hand. Once hand drafting has been mastered a step will be taken into the technological world through AutoCAD. By the end of your one trimester stay will have had exposure to both architectural and mechanical drafting. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: Students will learn thru classroom experiences the basics of residential construction. This will be taught by instruction and study of vocabulary, tool use, blueprints and planning, mock building experiences. Students will see new construction to repairs. Students from Construction Technology should experience things that will make them able to do work at their homes and be ready to enroll, more prepared for Building Trades classes. VOCATIONAL BUILDING TRADES I Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers, Construction Technology & Instructor Approval Trimesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 4 Course Description: Students will see, learn and be a part of the complete building process of a new home. Students will work alongside of second year students to work on a house from foundation to completion. Students will learn proper techniques, tools, materials, and basic job safety. Building Trades I will prepare students to be valued second year building trades students. VOCATIONAL BUILDING TRADES II Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Journey through Tech. Careers, Construction Technology, Vocational Building Trades I & Instructor Approval Trimesters: 2 (2 periods) Credits: 4 Course Description: Building Trades II students will help Building Trades I students build a new home from foundation to finish. These students will be expected to take on more advanced work due to their previous year of experience. These students will be more involved in the planning and preparing to create a highly productive work site. At completion of this class a student should be experienced to a point to be able to enter an apprenticeship program of this field or gain employment with a contractor in these lines of construction. 83
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING 2010-2011 Prerequisites: Construction Technology Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: This introductory course in electricity provides a general introduction to the theory, production, and application of electrical power. Experience in simple circuit design, construction, and analysis of these circuits is gained through laboratory exercises and project development. Residential house wiring circuits are explored and wiring techniques developed through practical application on simulated wall sections and possible trips to vocational building trades house. Proper operation and use of some test equipment is included. CABINETRY 2011-2012 Prerequisites: Construction Technology Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: Students will extend the skills learned within Construction Technology in order to use more advanced equipment and techniques. They will be involved in problem solving and advanced work such as cabinetry and shelf and drawer construction for various school use projects. Students will be involved in planning, construction, and finishing wood projects. TECHNICAL DRAFTING Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: Ladies and Gentlemen this is not an Art class it is a rough and tough looking at drafting in the construction and design field. In this class you will start the old fashion way by doing technical draws by hand. Once hand drafting has been mastered a step will be taken into the technological world through AutoCAD. By the end of your one trimester stay will have had exposure to both architectural and mechanical drafting. MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY A JOURNEY THROUGH TECHNICAL CAREERS Prerequisites: None Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: If you want hands on learning then this introduction class is for you. During this one trimester class you will explore all three technical areas that are offered at Clinton High School. You will spend 4 weeks in each of the following areas: The auto shop, wood shop, and the metals shop. In four weeks time you will get an overview of what each of these prospect area has to offer you in the next four years. METAL FABRICATION Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers Trimesters: 1 Credits: 1 Course Description: Do you like metal? Working with your hands? Is welding something that you are interested in? If you have answered yes to these questions then Apprentice Metal Fabrication is for you. During this one trimester class you will learn your way around a metal shop. Job assignments will cover metal properties, cutting procedures of metal, the welding of metal in both SMAW and MIG applications. You better have your lunch packed because you will want to work overtime in this class. CAREER WELDING: WEL126 (Shielded Metal Arc Weld-Basic) - 4.75 cr. Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisites: Journey through Tech. Careers, Metal Fabrication Trimesters: 3 Credits: 3 Course Description: If you are thinking about welding as a possible career option then Career Welding is for you. This class will be taught as a county wide class. Over the course of the year you will learn everything that you will need to know to get your basic welding certificate. There will be plenty of lab time out in the shop but there will also be welding theory taught in the classroom. 84
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) Prerequisite: Enrolled in or completed Algebra 1 Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: This is the first course offered in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW)engineering sequence. This course provides the base knowledge for further study in Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Biotechnical Engineering, and Civil and Architectural Engineering. Students learn how to solve problems using a design development process. This is a project-based class where students work with Inventor CADD software to design solutions to problems. Portfolios are created and include topics such as sketching and visualization, geometric relationships, 3-D modeling, model analysis and verification, documentation, production and marketing. PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: This is the second course recommended in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering sequence. This class is a hands-on, project-based course that exposes students to the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various design process and structures help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. Topics covered include mechanical advantage and simple machines, control systems and programming, statics and strengths, material testing, and an intro to dynamics/kinematics. The course also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (DE) Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: This is the third course recommended in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering sequence. This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to actual construction of circuits and devices. Topics include fundamental electronics, number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combination circuit design and a variety of other electronic subjects. This course will provide the student with electric skills and knowledge required for a career in engineering, manufacturing, and computer programming. BIOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (BE) Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), Biology Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: A course in which relevant projects from the diverse fields of bio-technology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, bio-molecular engineering, and genetic engineering enable students to apply and concurrently develop secondary-level knowledge and skills in biology, physics, genetics, forensics, technology, and mathematics. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA) Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: This course is an overview of civil engineering and architecture emphasizing the inter-relationship and mutual dependence of both fields. Students use state-of-the-art software to solve real world problems and apply knowledge to hands-on projects and activities. By collaborating on the development of community-based building projects, students experience first-hand the job responsibilities of architects and civil engineers. By the end of the course, students are able to give a complete presentation to the client, including three-dimensional renderings of buildings and improvements, zoning and ordinance constraints, infrastructure requirements, and other essential project plans. 85
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD) Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisite: 3 PLTW courses or Instructor Approval Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: In this capstone course, teams of students spend their time solving problems of their own choosing. The teams apply principles developed in the other preceding PLTW core courses and are guided by a community mentor. They brainstorm possibilities, research current patents and regulations, construct a working model, test the model in real life situations (or simulation), document their designs, and present and defend the design to a panel of experts. OTHER VOCATIONAL COURSES MEDICAL CAREERS Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology Trimesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Description: This course familiarizes students with health care and provides pre-requisite skills necessary to pursue a career in the healthcare profession. First trimester examines the history of health care, growing trends and changes within the field and practices various skills needed, both professional and clinical in preparation for 2 nd trimester. Second trimester, the students observe, experience and experiment with concepts learned first trimester. Two days a week will be spend in the classroom further applying the basics of patient care and collaborating with other students about their clinical experiences. Three days a week the students will visit and job-shadow various healthcare facilities and clinics as well as tour most areas of the hospital with professionals in the community. Clinical opportunities will vary, however each student will gain knowledge in an array of positions providing an enriching, real-life experience. Due to increased interest and need to limit enrollment, a GPA of 3.0 + is recommended. 86