Warren Hills Regional School District

Warren Hills Regional High School

Course of Study 2008-2009

Department of Industrial Technology

Students may elect courses in industrial technology to fulfill graduation requirements in career awareness, as well as fine, practical and performing arts.

i. Recommended High School Elective Industrial Technology Sequence

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Courses which are under-subscribed may not run.

ii. Course Descriptions

850 Basic Home Maintenance ( 5 credits grades 11-12)

This course introduces the students to the world of basic home maintenance and care. It includes a working knowledge of home construction, principles of carpentry, fundamental electricity, plumbing, roofing and introduction to small engines and basic auto; and an introduction to the tools associated with home maintenance.

871 Mechanical Drafting & Technology I (5 credits grades 9-12)

Mechanical Drafting is used by the average person as well as by technicians and engineers. Reading road maps, blueprints, or studying house plans uses the skills of mechanical drafting. This course will enable the student to do technical problem-solving. The course utilizes the same processes used in industry and other technological endeavors to produce products, develop and maintain systems, pioneer new techniques and perform complex tasks with the use of drafting equipment and procedures. This course introduces students to a design and problem solving process. This process will be used to solve real world problems. Students will also be introduced to computer aided drafting and design. (CADD).

873 Architectural Design & Technology I (5 credits grades 10-12)

Prerequisite: Mechanical Drafting and Technology I.

This course will provide the student with an introduction to the world of architects and contractors. Areas of study will include house types and styles and influencing factors; residential design, basic components of house construction, and plan reading and drawing. The student will design a house and then draw all the plans, details and working drawings that would be necessary to build it. Time permitting a model will then be constructed using those plans and drawings. Students will also be introduced to computer aided drafting and design (CADD). Areas of study will include model building, construction systems, product innovation, and materials and processes.

874 Architectural Design & Technology II (5 credits grades 11-12)

Prerequisite: Architectural Design & Technology I.

This course allows students who participated in Architectural Design & Technology I to take their drafting knowledge to a higher level. Areas of study related to construction and purpose of architectural drafting, e.g., design process, the purpose of documents required for construction. Students will develop a business/store project from concept through planning to completion using architectural auto-cad and in model form. Specific areas of concentration are electrical, lighting, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation floor plans. These tasks will be completed both on drafting board and on state-of-the-art personnel computers using various types of computer software.

875 Computer Aided Drafting & Design I (5 credits grades 11-12)

Prerequisite: Mechanical Drafting & Technology I or Architectural Design & Technology I.

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) is a course which develops the student’s ability to prepare engineering designs using state-of-the-art computer hardware (IBM) and graphic software. The student prepares detailed industrial and/or architectural drawings by entering information into the computer using the alphanumeric keyboard, and the “mouse” and by printing completed graphic projects using plotting equipment. Areas of study include research and planning, technical design and presentation, and graphic communication (No keyboarding or computer experience is necessary).

876 Computer Aided Drafting & Design II (5 credits grade 12)

Prerequisite: Computer Aided Drafting & Design I.

This course provides students with a more advanced study in the world of CADD. Emphasis of study will be placed on more detailed research and planning, technical design and presentation, and graphic communication. Year long projects will be encouraged. Additional software from AutoDesk Academy will be utilized to develop solutions to real world problems.

878 Communications Technology I & II (5 credits grades 9-12)

Prerequisite: A grade of 85 or better in Intro. to Entrepreneurship, plus an additional 5 credits earned in one or more other business courses taken concurrently with Communications Technology.

Communications Technology I is designed to introduce students to various aspects of communications using television, and print as the media. Study focuses on programming, public relations, writing, and broadcasting with WHHS, the high school's radio station, Wings TV, the Wings Flyer; WINGS, Inc. the student corporation manages WHHS, Wings TV, and the Wings Flyer; and Channel One as in-house resources. Students enrolled in Communications Technology II will be regarded as "team leaders" in the areas of study where they excelled in Communications Technology I. Their particular focus will be training in areas that include sales/marketing, radio/television broadcasting/programming, finance, and public relations. They will also work closely with the instructor to develop skills in the areas of management, human relations, problem solving, time management, and budgeting.

881 Wood Tech I (5 credits grades 9-12)

This course introduces the students to the world of wood working. It addresses shop safety issues, as well as standard operating procedure. Utility of hand tools and stationary power tools is also addressed. In addition, instruction is provided in the areas of wood selection, joint construction, sanding, gluing, fastening, finishing, refinishing, and repair of furniture. In addition, students are required to create working drawings, materials lists, and material cost analyses. The student will be required to produce finished projects based upon his or her plans. Students will be responsible for the cost of materials used for independent projects at school price, or with the approval of the instructor, they may use their own materials.

882 Wood Tech II (5 credits grades 10-12)

Prerequisite: Wood Tech I.

The student will explore more fully the areas covered in Wood Tech I. Each student will learn the safe basic operation of such machinery as the table saw, radial arm saw, jointer, surfacer and router. The opportunity for lathe work is also available. In addition, students are required to create working drawings, materials lists, and material cost analyses. The student is required to produce finished projects based upon his or her plans. Students will be responsible for the cost of materials used for independent projects at school price, or with the approval of the instructor, they may use their own materials.

883, 884 Wood Tech III, IV (5 credits grades 11-12)

Prerequisite: Wood Tech II and/or Wood Tech. III

These courses are for the student who wishes to develop more complicated skills and techniques in cabinet making, furniture making, carpentry, laminate wood, wood bending and lathe work. In addition, students are required to create working drawings, materials lists, and material cost analyses. The student is required to produce finished projects based upon his or her plans. Students will be responsible for the cost of materials used for independent projects at school price, or with the approval of the instructor, they may use their own materials.

886 Woodcarving (half year 2.5 credits grades 10-12)

Prerequisite: Wood Technology I.

This course is open to students who have successfully completed Wood Tech I, and provide students the opportunity to further their creativity using the wood medium. Advanced detail and painting is a part of this course. Specific areas of instruction include: history of wood carving; tool safety and maintenance; types of carving; animal anatomy; and finishing techniques. Student experience will also be enhanced through interaction with various guests facilitators. Students will be responsible for the cost of materials used for independent projects at school price, or with the approval of the instructor, they may use their own materials.

891 Introduction to Engineering (5 credits grades 9-12)

Students will have the opportunity to design and build models. Projects will be tested using a variety of methods, including wind tunnel tests. Topics such as design and manufacturing, energy and transportation systems, simple machines, control technology, electronics, and robotics will be explored. This course will focus on a process that enables students to develop solutions to real world problems.

865 Principles of Engineering (5 credits grades 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering and Mechanical Drafting and Technology I.

This course will be based upon a design and problem solving approach. Students will be instructed in the various areas of engineering and then be asked to solve problems based on the skills and knowledge they have acquired. For example, students will participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition, where they will design and construct a robot based on electronic, mechanical and material processing skills. This will give them the opportunity to experience practical problem solving under the pressure of competition.

862 Film Design (5 credits grades 10-12)

In Film Design, students will come to understand the power of film through multiple avenues of experience. The three main elements of this course will be examining the history of film, analyzing and critiquing film through written reviews, and producing short films using industry standard software. Through discussion, group projects, and guest speakers, students will acquire a better appreciation of film, one of society’s most influential mediums.