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Title:
Visual Communications Technology I |
Course #:
9710 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Visual communications dominate our world. This course will give the student an opportunity to explore some of the means by which man communicates through the sense of sight. Some of the areas of study are: history and fundamentals of graphic arts, layout and design, basic printing processes, process photography and darkroom procedures, platemaking, binding and finishing. |
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Title:
Introduction to Technology II |
Course #:
9780 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
Introduction to Technology I |
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Description:
Introduction to Technology II allows students to expand their experiences with a more advanced study of technology systems. The main emphasis is the study of Transportation Systems and their past and present impact on technology. The areas of study will be steam power technology systems, aerodynamics, space technology, water and land transportation systems, along with hot metal technologies. Students will study the importance of transportation systems along with the development of student designed prototypes. Students are responsible for project expenses. |
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Title:
Introduction to Technology I |
Course #:
9770 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Introduction to Technology I is an introductory course which introduces students to a wide variety of materials, basic shop skills and techniques necessary for all the technology courses offered. It is recommended that this course be taken first by new technology education students. Areas of study include: Structural engineering, plastics, sheet metal, sketching and project planning. All students will be making required projects and will be responsible for expenses. |
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Title:
Drafting Technology |
Course #:
0790 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is a fundamental course to acquaint the student with the various aspects of drafting technology. The major objective will be to present the student with the skills required to represent an object with an acceptable degree of accuracy. The student must have a good mathematics background and be able to follow written and oral directions. |
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Title:
Wood Technology I |
Course #:
0770 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Introduction to Technology I & II |
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Description:
Wood Technology I offers the student the chance to become familiar with all woodworking machines, tools, fundamental processes and techniques which would help him/her become acquainted with the properties and uses of wood. This course should be elected by students who wish to pursue careers in cabinetmaking and construction, or for those who would like to develop problem solving skills. Students will make several required projects and be responsible for material expenses. |
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Title:
Visual Communications Technology II |
Course #:
0710 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Visual Communications Technology I |
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Description:
This course will provide an extended study of the topics covered in Visual Communications Technology I. New areas of study are: continuous tone black and white photography techniques and procedures, photo-screen process printing and electronic desktop publishing and graphics. |
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Title:
Advanced Structures and Design |
Course #:
1791 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Drafting Technology, Integrated Math I or equivalent with a “C” average or better |
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Description:
This course is to further enhance the drawing skills developed during Drafting Technology. Students will be introduced to satisfying and creative professions–professions of ideas and planning of intelligent design, detailing and specification writing. Students will research, explore and develop practical applications of residential and/or commercial structures (i.e., home plans, golf courses, vacation homes, and civil and transportation structures). Students will then design plans, build scale models, write research papers, and prepare video presentations in their chosen areas. All students preparing for careers in engineering, interior decoration, art, and architecture should elect this course. |
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Title:
Wood Technology II |
Course #:
1770 |
| Subject/s:
Technology |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Wood Technology I |
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Description:
This course offers the student the opportunity to explore different areas of woodworking such as carving, inlaying, lathe work, etc. It is also designed to offer the opportunity for the student to pursue the most advanced techniques of cabinetmaking, etc., not covered in Wood Technology I. Although there are no specified projects, students will work in areas of their choice and be responsible for the completion of the project(s) they select. Each student will be responsible for his/her material expenses. |
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