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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY



INTRODUCTION
TO INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY

Grades 9-12
First semester
 

This course will cover the areas of drafting, wood, and metal processing. The introduction of copmuter aided drafting will help the student develop and construct his/her own project. Safety and proper use of each machine will also be covered.  

Fee:  $20.00

MODERN
CARPENTRY

Grades 9-12
First semester
 

The modern carpentry student will design and build a wooden model home.  Areas of concern will be in the floor, walls and roof designs.  Students will be introduced to basic drafting techniques in developing their own floor plan.  Safety glasses are required. 

Fee:  average cost $26 ($20 lab fee).
 

WOODS
PROCESSING 

Grades 9-12
Second semester
 

In Woods Processing the student will learn the proper way to use and maintain the hand and machine tools necessary to build a cabinet project.  Upon completion of this course the student will be able to draw and built a cabinet project within the guidelines prescribed. 

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Industrial Technology with C or better
Fee:  $20.00 plus cost for item built and materials used.
 

METALS
PROCESSING

Grades 10-12
First semester
 

Metals will cover sheet metal, bench and wrought metal, welding, heat treating, and forging. Projects will include a C-clamp, angle vise and toolbox which will help the student develop basic skills in the area of foundry, welding and machining. Machining will include the metal lathe, vertical milling machine, along with bending and cutting techniques.

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Industrial Technology 
Fee:  $20.00 (Additional project fee may apply)
 

BASIC
ELECTRICITY

Grades 10-12
First semester
 

In this course, the theory of electricity and its practical application is studied. The student will gain practical knowledge usable in every day life.  Considerable time is spent in lab, setting up and testing electrical components and circuits. This is followed by working with household electrical systems and the wiring of several common household circuits. 

Fee:  $20.
 

POWER
SYSTEMS

Grades 10-12
Second semester
 

This course will help solve problems such as tuning or overhauling lawn mowers, snowblowers, chain saws or other small engines.  This course will help solve these problems.  Students will disassemble, trouble shoot and reassemble a small air cooled engine.  Many students then have the time to trouble shoot and tune-up other engines along with periodic maintenance.  

Fee:  $20.
 

MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS

Grades 11-12
Either semester
 

This will be the study of the basic elements of manufacturing as a managed body of activities.  The two basic areas of manufacturing will be studied: material processing and management.  Seven areas that will be covered are:  manufacturing, systems, materials, processes, management, enterprises and automating systems.  A project will be introduced and produced by the class using the areas of wood, metal and plastic technology.  

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Industrial Technology and Metals or Woods with a C or better  
Fee:  $20.
 

ADVANCED
METALS

Grades 11-12
Second semester
 

Advanced Metals will cover various casting techniques, soldering and welding.  Machine operations including metal lathe turning, milling machine operations and foundry fundamentals will be explored.  Advance computer aided milling and lathe work will be introduced through various class projects. 

Prerequisites:  Metals Processing and teacher permission 
Fee:  $20.00 (Additional project fee may apply)
 

CABINET
MAKING

Grades 11-12
Either semester
 

Cabinet making is a course for students who wish to design and build one major wood project.  The student must draw a complete set of plans before beginning work.  The student is encouraged to select a project that will challenge his/her experience and workmanship ability.  Safety glasses are required and a tape measure will be needed. Students must finish their project in the class time allowed.

Prerequisites:  Woods Processing with a C or better 
Fee:  $20.00 (Additional project fee will depend on the chosen project)
 

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