Teachers:

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Mr. Ardary Mr. Daniel Mr. Ertekin
     
Mr. Eure Mr. Thompson Mr. Williams
     


Technology Education Elective Courses

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (Grades 10 - 12)

  • Learn a variety of communication technologies such as photography, GPS, GIS, and CAD
  • Study layout and design, composition, and finishing operations
  • Learn basic photographic principles
  • Learn basic photographic principles
  • Learn to use digital and film cameras to create a variety of photographic images
  • Use software to manipulate digital photographs
  • Learn basic audio and video principles
  • Learn basic CAD principles

IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (Grades 11-12)

  • Learn photography technologies such as camera use and film exposure
  • Study layout and design, composition, and finishing operations
  • Learn to use film cameras to create a variety of photographic images
  • Use software to process digital photographs
  • Learn basic photography and film development processes
  • Learn photographic history
  • Study how photography is used in the workplace

PLTW INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (Grades 9 - 12)

  • Articulated TNCC credit - possible dual enrollment credit
  • A rigorous curriculum for Pre-Engineering students equivalent to college-level coursework
  • Explore general engineering career, history, practices, and concepts
  • Use tools and machines for designing and analyzing mechanical parts
  • Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
  • Write reports and create drawings to solve problems

PLTW PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (Grades 9 - 12)

  • Articulated TNCC credit - possible dual enrollment credit
  • A rigorous curriculum for Pre-Engineering students equivalent to college-level coursework
  • Explore general engineering careers, history, practices, and concepts
  • Use tools and machines for designing and analyzing materials or products
  • Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
  • Use a computer to analyze data and mechanical/electrical systems to solve problems
  • Write reports and create drawing to solve problems

PLTW DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

  • Articulated TNCC credit - possible dual enrollment credit
  • a rigorous curriculum for Pre-Engineering students equivalent to college-level coursework
  • Explore electronics engineering careers, history, practices, and concepts
  • Use tools and machines for designing and analyzing digital circuits
  • Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
  • Use a computer to program integrated circuits
  • Write reports and create drawings solve problems

PLTW COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

Prerequisite: PLTW Intro to Engineering Design,
PLTW Principles of Engineering

  • Articulated TNCC credit - possible dual enrollment credit
  • A rigorous curriculum for Pre-Engineering students equivalent to college-level coursework
  • Explore Industrial and mechanical engineering careers, history, practices, and concepts
  • Setup and program automated machines used in industry
  • Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
  • Write reports and create drawings to solve problems

PLTW ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Prerequisite: PLTW Intro to Engineering design, PLTW Principles of Engineering, PLTW Digital Electronics, and PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing

  • Articulated TNCC credit - possible dual enrollment credit
  • A rigorous curriculum for Pre-Engineering students equivalent to college-level coursework
  • Explore industrial and mechanical engineering careers, history, practices, and concepts
  • Capstone course for Project Lead The Way
  • Design and build projects
  • Apply mathematical and scientific principles to technical problems
  • Write reports and create drawings to solve problems

 

GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES

Prerequisites: Earth Science and Algebra 1

  • Learn Geospatial Technologies and Information Technology as it applies to careers in engineering, architecture, and geography
  • Use GPS units, photography, and geographical information systems (GIS) to create themes and maps
  • Graphically represent data to analyze complex environmental, political, and social needs
  • Learn about the world of smart maps, satellite imagery, and emerging fields

TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN (Grades 9 - 12)

  • Learn the graphic language of business and industry
  • Develop precision skills in mechanical drafting
  • Develop sketches using different projections
  • Learn lettering skills, board skills, and two dimensional computer aided design and drafting(CADD)

ENGINEERING DRAWING I (Grades 10 - 12)

Prerequisites: Technical Drawing

  • Articulated TNCC - possible dual enrollment credit
  • Continue Technical Drawing skill development
  • Create complex mechanical drawing
  • Learn mechanical drafting

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (Grades 10 - 12)

Prerequisite: Technical Drawing

  • Continue Technical Drawing skill development
  • Learn principles of architectural drafting
  • Draw site plans, foundations, and house plans
  • Draw elevations and sections
  • Draw electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning(HVAC), plumbing and mechanical plans
  • Create models of houses

 

 

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