TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COURSES 2012-2013
5741
POWER MECHANICS 1
TE
0.5
9,10,11
Students learn the principles and methods of engine disassembly, inspection, and diagnosing causes of breakdown and failure
of engine parts. They specialize in the repair of 2 and 4 cycle engines while learning proper procedure, correct use of tools,
safety, and test equipment. Small Engines is an entry level course preparing the student for possible careers as a mechanic,
parts person, salesperson, power equipment technician, designer, automotive service technician, or automotive electrician.
5751
ELECTRICITY / ELECTRONICS
TE
0.5
9,10,11
Students explore the fields of electricity in home repair, building construction, and maintenance related jobs. Making use of
hands on projects, students study the laws governing the construction of electrical circuits in residential and mechanical
facilities. Students review the basic rules of electricity as they relate to current, voltage and resistance in experimental
circuits. Students explore further using semiconductors and solid state devices and soldering of components onto printed
circuit boards.
5761
GRAPHIC DESIGN 1
TE
0.5
9,10,11
Students gain a working knowledge of graphic design and all related components of
the discipline. They learn industry specific computer software (Quark Express,
Photoshop, and Illustrator), creative thinking, advertising principles, basic drawing
techniques, copy writing, market psychology, traditional design and layout, art
history, and printing. Students gain valuable insight into career options and
preparation for higher education.
5771
WOODWORKING 1
TE
0.5
Note: This course meets the ICT
graduation requirement and may be
taken to fulfill the computer
requirement or Art but not both.
9,10,11
Develops basic woodworking skills by completing required projects from drawings. Students perform quality workmanship
with both hand and machine tools, following safe practices with all equipment. Students interested in woodworking learn
that the following careers are open to them: carpenter, designer, architect, draftsperson, cabinetmaker, and building
materials salesperson.
5781
WOODWORK & PLASTICS TECH 2
TE
1
11,12
Delves into an in depth study of the properties of wood and its use as a building
material. Study includes manmade wood products, such as plywood and wafer board,
and plastics, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, and PVC. Students learn the
principles of mass production, including research and product development,
interchangeable parts, and the use of jigs and fixtures, and make use of both wood
and plastic in a problem solving approach to manufacturing a product.
5811
MARINE ROBOTICS
TE
0.5
10,11,12
This course will introduce students to the world of robotics. Students will engage in
hands-on, problem-solving activities with a team approach to develop a working
underwater robot. The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts in
robotics, focusing on design, building and testing of mobile robots applying current
state of the art research and applications. Course information will be tied to lab
experiments as students work in teams to build and test underwater robots,
culminating in an end-of-course robot contest.
5841
POWER MECHANICS 2
TE
0.5
GRAPHIC DESIGN 2
TE
0.5
Pre-requisites: Strong Mathematics
and Science skills recommended.
This course is offered for NHS-North
only for the 2012-2013 school year.
10,11,12
Emphasis in this course will be hands-on repair and diagnostic techniques covering
the evolutionary development and scientific principles of small engine operation.
Engine systems and trouble shooting methods, including failure analysis techniques
will be presented as well as power transmission and drive trains.
5861
Prerequisite: Woodworking 1 and
approval of the NTC Director
10,11,12
Prerequisite: Successful completion
of Power Mechanics 1 or Small
Engines..
Pre-Req: Graphic Design 1
Students continue to explore their working knowledge of the graphic design field. Students will focus on skill levels using
Quark Express, In Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator design software. Graphic Design 2 is for the student interested in
communications, critical thinking, production, problem solving, and the team approach to the final product. The student
should be prepared to work individually and within groups to produce clear and effective communication. Students will
search for career opportunities in the graphic field.