NOTE: These courses are available at North High and South High during 2002-2003 school year only. These courses will eventually be replaced by the new Industrial Technology programs. Courses available at West High are listed separately, after the listings for North High and South High.
Metals I, a semester course, provides an introduction to basic metalworking. Small projects and exercises are used to show the basic processes involved in the following areas: Sheet metal, measuring and layout, hand tools, hand threading metal, foundry, forging, heat-treating, and safety. (Prerequisite: None)
Metals II, a semester course, will cover the basic machine shop areas. These areas include: Shop and machine safety, precision measuring, lathe and milling machine set up and operations, gas and electric welding, foundry, forging and heat treating. (Prerequisite: Metals I with a minimum grade of C or Instructor Approval)
Metals III, a semester course, provide students an opportunity to work in an advanced machine shop class. This course is designed for the student who has a great interest in the metalworking field. Areas to be covered are: Safety, designing, sheet metal, metal lathe operations and set up, milling machine operations and set up, gas and electric welding, and sharpening tools. (Prerequisite: Metals II with a minimum grade of C or Instructor Approval)
Metals Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area of interest. It is intended for the student who has completed all Industrial Technology courses within the same subject area. The student will develop his own course of study and work with the instructor independent from the rest of the class. Enrollment in the course is limited to a maximum of two students per class period. A completed application form from the student is required and must be approved by the instructor for admission. (Prerequisite: Metals III with a minimum grade of C or Instructor Approval)
Woods I, a semester course, serves as an introduction to woodworking involving the use of hand tools, doing exercises, and constructing small projects. The areas covered include wood joinery, wood finishing, lamination, wood identification, and safety. (Prerequisite: None)
Woods II, a semester course, is designed for students to learn the safe and skillful use of power tools and machines in woodworking. (Prerequisite: Woods I with a minimum grade of C or instructor approval)
Advanced Machine Woodworking, a semester course, provides students the opportunity for individual project work. Emphasis is on production of furniture, cabinet work and lamination. (Prerequisite: Woods II with a minimum grade of C or Instructor Approval)
Carpentry, a semester course, helps students learn various carpentry methods as used in home construction. (Prerequisite: Woods II with a minimum grade of C or Instructor Approval)
Woods Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area of interest. It is intended for the student who has completed all Industrial Technology courses within the same subject area. The student will develop his/her own course of study and work with the instructor independent from the rest of the class. Enrollment in the course is limited to a maximum of two students per class period. A completed application form from the student is required and must be approved by the instructor for admission. (Prerequisite: Advanced Machine Woodworking with a minimum grade of C or Instructor Approval)
Introduction to Drafting, a semester course, introduces student to the fundamentals of drafting. Concepts covered include sketching, care and use of equipment, line quality, geometric construction, isometric pictorials, orthographic projection, working drawings, dimensioning, career information, and an introduction to CAD (computer aided drafting). This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and engineering. (Prerequisite: None)
Applied Drafting, is a semester course that extends the concepts from Introduction to Drafting. Concepts covered include two point perspective, isometric and oblique drawing, detail and assembly drawings, drawings of machine parts, and CAD. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and engineering. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Drafting)
Advanced CAD, a semester course, expands the concepts from Applied Drafting. Students will use the CAD systems to become proficient at completing complex drawings. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and engineering. (Prerequisite: Applied Drafting)
Introduction to Architectural Construction Systems, a semester course provides opportunities for students to design, redesign, and draw sets of architectural construction plans; and use these plans to build a scaled 3D model for testing structural integrity. Students will also be introduced to CAD. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to construction systems, architecture, and civil engineering. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Drafting)
Applied Architectural Construction Systems, a yearlong course, extends concepts from Introduction to Architectural Construction Systems. Students will design, redesign, and draw sets of residential house plans; and use those plans to build a scaled 3D model. Students will also use CAD. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to construction systems, architecture, and civil engineering.
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Architectural Construction Systems and Instructor Approval)
Independent Study in Drafting/CAD or Architectural Construction, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area of interest. The student will develop his/her own course of study and work with the instructor independent from the rest of the class. A completed application form from the student is required and must be approved by the instructor for admission. (Prerequisite: Instructor Permission)
Introduction to Electronic and Graphic Communication, a semester course, introduces students to the fundamentals of electronic and graphic communication including graphic illustration, thermal transfer, animation, internet, web page creation, digital imaging, and video production. Students will utilize these technologies to create and design their own projects. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology, mass communication, journalism, and commercial graphics. (Prerequisite: none)
Cellulose Materials and Processes, a year long course, extends from Introduction to Manufacturing. The students will advance their study of cellulose materials and processes. Computer software will allow students to individually research and design complex products. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and mechanical engineering. (Prerequisite; "C-" or above in Introduction to Manufacturing or Instructor Approval)
Metallic Materials and Processes, a year long course, extends from Introduction to Manufacturing. The students will advance their study of metallic materials and processes. Computer software will allow students to individually research and design complex products. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and mechanical engineering. (Prerequisite: "C-" or above in Introduction to Manufacturing or Instructor Approval)
Collaborative Study in Production Enterprises is a year long course in which students from all areas of industrial technology will research and design, produce, market, and sell a product. Emphasis shifts from the individual to a team concept. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology including management, business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. (Prerequisite: "C-" or above in any of the following courses: Cellulose Materials and Processes, Metallic Materials and Processes, Advanced CAD, Applied Power & Energy, Or Applied Electronic and Graphic Communication, and Instructor permission)
Manufacturing Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area of interest. The student will develop his/her own course of study and work with the instructor independent from the rest of the class. A completed application form from the student is required and must be approved by the instructor for admission.
The following courses are available at West High School for the 2002-2003 school year.
Introduction to Drafting, a semester course, introduces student to the fundamentals of drafting. Concepts covered include sketching, rare and use of equipment, line quality, geometric construction, isometric pictorials, orthographic projection, working drawings, dimensioning, career information, and an introduction to CAD (computer aided drafting). This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and engineering. (Prerequisite: None)
Applied Drafting, is a semester course that extends the concepts from Introduction to Drafting. Concepts covered include two point perspective, isometric and oblique drawing, detail and assembly drawings, drawings of machine parts, and CAD. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and engineering, (Prerequisite: Introduction to Drafting)
Advanced CAD, a semester course, expands the concepts from Applied Drafting. Students will use the CAD systems to become proficient at completing complex drawings. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and engineering. (Prerequisite: Applied Drafting)
Introduction to Architectural Construction Systems, a semester course provides opportunities for students to design, redesign, and draw sets of architectural construction plans; and use these plans to build a scaled 3D model for testing structural integrity. Students will also be introduced to CAD. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to construction systems, architecture, and civil engineering. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Drafting)
Applied Architectural Construction Systems, a yearlong course, extends concepts from Introduction to Architectural Construction Systems. Students will design, redesign, and draw sets of residential house plans; and use those plans to build a scaled 3D model. Students will also use CAD. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to construction systems, architecture, and civil engineering. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Architectural Construction Systems and Instructor Approval)
Architectural Construction Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to enhance skills toward a mastery level utilizing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in architectural problem-solving and design. The student will develop his/her own course of study under the guidance, and subject to the approval, of the instructor. This course of study may allow the student to work independently from the rest of the class or to be an integral part of the class. (Prerequisite: Completed application form, Instructor Approval and Applied Architectural Construction Systems)
Introduction to Manufacturing, a semester course, introduces students to the fundamentals of manufacturing including materials, processes, product design, quality control, and safety. Students will utilize computer software to create and design their own products. The students will learn material forming and basic machine operations such as CNC (computer numerical control) devices to complete their products. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and mechanical engineering. (Prerequisite: None)
Cellulose Materials and Processes, a yearlong course, expands the concept from Introduction to Manufacturing. The students will advance their study of cellulose materials and processes. Computer software will allow students to individually research and design complex products. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and mechanical engineering. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Manufacturing and Instructor Approval)
Materials and Processes, a yearlong course expands concepts from Introduction to Manufacturing. The students will advance their study of metallic materials and processes. Computer software will allow students to individually research and design complex products. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology and mechanical engineering. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Manufacturing and Instructor Approval)
Collaborative Study in Production Enterprises, is a year long course in which students from all areas of industrial technology will research and design, produce, market, and sell a product. Emphasis shifts from the individual to a team concept. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology including management, business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. (Prerequisite: Instructor approval and at least one of the following courses: Cellulose Materials and Processes, Metallic Materials and Processes, Advanced CAD, or Applied Electronic and Graphic Communication)
Manufacturing Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area of interest. The student will develop his/her own course of study and work with the instructor independent from the rest of the class. A completed application form from the student is required and must be approved by the instructor for admission.
Cellulose Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to enhance skills toward a mastery level, in the design and production of cellulose materials. The student will develop his/her own course of study under the guidance, and subject to the approval, of the instructor. This course of study may allow the student to work independent from the rest of the class or to be an integral part of the class. (Prerequisite: Completed application form, Instructor Approval and Applied Cellulose Materials and Processes)
Metallic Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to enhance skills toward a mastery level, in the design and production of metallic materials. The student will develop his/her own course of study under the guidance, and subject to the approval, of the instructor. This course of study may allow the student to work independent from the rest of the class, or to be an integral part of the class. (Prerequisite: Completed application form, Instructor Approval and Applied Metallic Materials)
Introduction to Electronic and Graphic Communication, a semester course, introduces students to the fundamentals of electronic and graphic communication including graphic illustration, thermal transfer, animation, internet, web page creation, digital imaging, and video production. Students will utilize these technologies to create and design their own projects. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology, mass communication, journalism, and commercial graphics. (Prerequisite: none)
Applied Electronic and Graphic Communication, a yea long course, extends the concepts from Introduction to Electronic and Graphic Communication. The students will advance their study of graphic illustration, thermal transfer, animation, internet, web page creation, digital imaging, and video production. Computer software will allow students to individually research and design complex projects of their own interests. This course is highly recommended for students interested in careers related to industrial technology, mass communication. journalism and commercial graphics. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Electronic Graphic Communication and Instructor Approval)
Electronic and Graphic Communication Independent Study, a semester course, offers the advanced student the opportunity to enhance skills, toward a mastery level, in the design and reproduction of electronic and graphic communication systems. The student will develop his/her own course of study under the guidance, and subject to the approval, of the instructor. This course of study may allow the student to work independent from the rest of the class, or to be an integral part of the class. A completed application form from the student is required and must be approved by the instructor of that class for admission. (Prerequisite: Completed application form, Instructor Approval and Applied Electronic and Graphic Communication)