Classes in the Applied Technology Department are based around engineering/problem-solving concepts.  If you can become a more effective thinker and more efficient problem-solver, you will be more successful in any career. Classes focus on “hands-on” experiences; consequently, you experience a higher level of learning and skill comprehension. All courses strive to guarantee that all material learned in class will have a direct career related application that can be used later in life!

 

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Introduction to Manufacturing (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters                                                      5211/5212

Students are introduced to manufacturing materials and the processes used to make the products we buy every day.  Students then make an individual project on the machinery for skill development.  Finally, students form a business where an idea is fully developed into a marketable product that will be marketed with the goal of making a profit.  Students experience careers on 4 different levels: investors, management, labor, and marketing.  Students are paid in each level if the business is profitable.  If a student wants to learn more about owning and running their own business, levels of work, or how things are made, this is one of the best classes they can take.  (4784)

 

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Technology & Society (Gr. 9-12) 1 semester                                                                             5316

Transformation from an industrial society to an information society has caused a rapid change in the technology of today and what will be the technology of tomorrow. Technology has become a vital part of our everyday lives to the point where our lives depend on technology. It surrounds us 24 hours a day from the time we awake in the morning to how we travel how we communicate, work and live. To be successful, an understanding of the technology used by society is ESSENTIAL! Technology also has an impact on present career options and will definitely decide the career options for the future.  Students have the freedom to pick the areas of technology they want to explore.  Students gain an awareness of future growth areas, career levels, career demands, and expectations.  Higher level careers are consistently increasing the required amount of specialized education and technical knowledge.  This course will expand your technical knowledge and awareness.  (4804)

Note: A core 40 directed elective as part of a technical career area

 

 

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Intro Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                5201/5202

This course specializes in how people use modern manufacturing systems with an introduction to advanced manufacturing and logistics and their relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. Students apply the skills and knowledge of using modern manufacturing processes to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials, industrial products and consumer products. Students investigate the properties of engineered materials such as metallic, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Students study six major types of material processes: casting

and molding, forming, separating, conditioning, finishing, and assembling. After gaining a working knowledge of these materials, students are introduced to advanced manufacturing, logistics, and business principles that are utilized in today’s advanced manufacturing industry. Students gain a basic understanding of tooling, electrical skills, operation skills, inventory principles, Material Safety Date sheets, chart and graph reading. There is also an emphasis placed on flow process principles, material movement, safety, and related business operations.  Students have the opportunity to develop the characteristics employers seek as well as skills that will help them in future endeavors. (4796)

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Introduction to Construction (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                       5221/5222

This is the $100,000 class.  The information covered could potentially save/make you $100,000.  Topics from home improvement, real estate as an investment, and flipping a house are explored. More millionaires have been made in real estate than any other career cluster.  This course offers hands-on activities and real world experiences related to the skills essential in residential, commercial and civil building construction. Students learn the history and traditions of construction trades. Students learn and apply knowledge of the care and safe use of hand and power tools as related to each trade.  Students are introduced to blueprint reading, applied math, basic tools and equipment, and safety. Students demonstrate building construction techniques, including concrete and masonry, framing, electrical, plumbing, dry walling, HVAC, and painting as developed locally in accordance with available space and technologies. Students learn how architectural ideas are converted into projects and how projects are managed during a construction project in this course. Students study construction technology topics such as preparing a site, doing earthwork, setting footings and foundations, building the superstructure, enclosing the structure, installing systems, finishing the structure, and completing the site. Students also investigate topics related to the purchasing and maintenance of structures, special purpose facilities, green construction and construction careers. (4792)

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