Technology Programs of Study

CORE STRAND

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Communication Systems
Course Number: 8125
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 21
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 112kb)
Course guide: Summer 2004 (zip, 15.5mb)
CMS bank date: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology
Description:
This course introduces students to classical and contemporary visual, audio and electronic communication using state-of-the-art technology. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, designing, testing and evaluating communication systems such as: computer operating systems, the Internet, electronic, optical and digital communication systems, and concentrated areas of study determined by students and their teacher. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, language and fine arts, and technical studies. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprise, job shadowing, and service learning projects. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities develop skills essential for students interested in pursuing technical or engineering careers in communication related fields.

Exploring Technology Systems
Course Number: 8108
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 18
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 67-90
Course blueprint: Summer 2003 (pdf, 312kb)
Course guide: Summer 2002 (zip, 51.6mb)
CMS bank date: Summer 2002
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course allows students to explore basic technological concepts and principles and related career fields. Topics include design and problem solving, technology assessment, technology systems, technical sketching, CAD, graphic design, modeling skills, computer systems, electronics, and audio/visual production. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, and language and fine arts. This course contributes to the creation of a career development plan. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing and field trips. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities enhance the students appreciation of technical and engineering career fields.

Fundamentals of Technology
Course Number: 8110
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 21
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2002 (pdf, 375kb)
Course guide: Summer 2002 (zip, 30.0mb)
CMS bank date: Fall 2003
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course provides prerequisite hands-on experiences in principles and processes essential for the study of the technology systems courses and develops a foundation for students interested in any technical field of study. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, design, technical communication, modeling, testing, evaluation, and implications of technology. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, language and fine arts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing and field trips. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities develop skills essential for students interested in technical or engineering career fields.

Manufacturing Systems
Course Number: 8115
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 21
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 1997 (pdf, 396kb)
Course guide: Summer 1997 (pdf, 26kb) ¹
CMS bank date: Fall 1999
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology
Description:
This course introduces students to principles of past and present manufacturing systems. Emphasis is placed on computer modeling, flexible manufacturing systems and computer-aided manufacturing concepts. Students assess their solutions through mass property analysis and modification using contemporary manufacturing methods. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, and language and fine arts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprise, job shadowing, and servicelearning projects. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities develop skills essential for students interested in pursuing careers in manufacturing as a designer, drafter, industrial manager, technician, or engineer.

Principles of Technology I
Course Number: 8011
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 1997 (pdf, 108kb)
Course guide: Summer 1992 (pdf, 23kb) ^{A 1}
CMS bank date: Summer 2001
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course provides a hands-on approach to understanding the fundamental principles and concepts of physics and associated mathematics. Emphasis is placed on understanding mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems as they relate to work, force, rate, resistance, energy, and power. Activities are structured to integrate science, mathematics, and language arts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing and field trips. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities enhance the skills of students interested in pursuing technical, engineering, or science related careers. Algebra I and Fundamentals of Technology are recommended prerequisites.

Principles of Technology II
Course Number: 8012
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 1997 (pdf, 0kb)
Course guide: Summer 1992 (pdf, 23kb) ^A
CMS bank date: Summer 2001
Prerequisite: Principles of Technology I
Description:
A continuation of laboratory-based experiences, students focus on mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems as they relate to force transformers, momentum, waves and vibrations, energy convertors, transducers, radiation theory, optical systems, and time constants. Activities are structured to integrate science, mathematics, and language arts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing, and field trips. This course and TSA activities further enhance the skills essential for success in technical, engineering, and science related fields.

Structural Systems
Course Number: 8141
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 21
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2004 (pdf, 282kb)
Course guide: Summer 2004 (zip, 22.4mb)
CMS bank date: Summer 2004
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology
Description:
This course introduces students to architecture and civil, structural and environmental engineering. These concepts are studied through research, design project development, and assessment. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, language and fine arts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprise, job shadowing, and service-learning projects. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities develop skills essential for students interested in pursuing careers in building trades, city planning, architecture, or civil engineering.

Transportation Systems
Course Number: 8126
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 1998 (pdf, 266kb)
Course guide: Summer 1998 (pdf, 1.9mb)
CMS bank date: Fall 1999
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology
Description:
This course introduces students to land, water, air, and space transportation through experimentation and model making. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary research and transportation analysis focused on the performance of transportation systems, and their impacts on mobility and economic growth. Activities are structured to integrate the physical sciences and mathematics. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprise, job shadowing, and service-learning projects. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities develop skills essential for students interested in technical or engineering careers in transportation related fields.

Technology Advanced Studies
Course Number: 8005
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: ²
Course guide: Summer 2006 (pdf, 241kb) ²
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology
Description:
Students select and pursue a topic of interest using knowledge and skills gained from previous technical and academic courses. Emphasis is placed on having the students select, direct, and evaluate their own study while using complex technological tools. This study allows the integration of science, mathematics, or language arts, the fine arts, and social studies with the application of technology. This course is for students who have completed three technical credits in Technology Education. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include school-based enterprise, job shadowing, service-learning projects, apprenticeship, cooperative education, and internship. This course and TSA technical and leadership activities allows students to pursue in-depth research and experimentation within virtually all fields of study including science technology, engineering and mathematics.

Technology Education Pilot
Course Number: 8009
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Technology Education Apprenticeship
Course Number: 8196
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Technology Education Internship
Course Number: 8198
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University Technology Education
Course Number: 8998
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PRE-ENGINEERING STRAND

Introduction to Engineering Design
Course Number: 8020
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
Uses a design development process while enriching problem solving skills, students create and analyze models using specialized computer software.

Principles of Engineering
Course Number: 8021
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
Explores technology systems and manufacturing processes, addresses the social and political consequences of technology change.

Digital Electronics
Course Number: 8022
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
Teaches applied logic through work with electronic circuitry, which students also construct and test for functionality.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Course Number: 8030
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
Enhances computer modeling skills by applying principles of robotics and automation to the creation of models of three-dimensional designs.

Civil Engineering and Architecture
Course Number: 8031
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
Introduces students to the interdependent fields of civil engineering and architecture, students learn project planning, site planning, and building design.

Biotechnical Engineering
Course Number: 8032
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
Hones more advanced skills in biology, physics, technology, and mathematics and applies them to real-world biotech fields.

Aerospace Engineering
Course Number: 8033
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Expands horizons with projects developed with NASA -- aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering.

Engineering Design
Course Number: 8040
Recommended Maximum Enrollment:
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Description:
A research course that requires students to formulate the solution to an open-ended engineering question. With a community mentor and skills gained in their previous courses, students create written reports on their applications, defend the reports, and submit them to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.

VISUALIZATION STRAND

Scientific and Technical Visualization I
Course Number: 8006
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005
Course guide: Summer 2005 (pdf, 22kb)
CMS bank date: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This state-of -the-art course introduces students to the use of complex graphic tools. Emphasis is placed on the use of these tools to understand better technical, mathematical and/or scientific concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of complex graphic tools to better understand a given mathematics, and/or scientific concept. Visualization activities may include graphics of mathematical models, molecular structures, topographical maps, stratospheric and climate models, and statistical analysis. Computer, communication, mathematics and scientific concepts are reinforced in this course. Job shadowing is an appropriate work-based learning strategy for this course. Hands-on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development.

Scientific and Technical Visualization II
Course Number: 8007
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005
Course guide: Summer 2005 (pdf, 22kb)
CMS bank date: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: Scientific and Technical Visualization I
Description:
This course provides students with advanced skills in the use of complex visualization tools for the study of mathematical and/or sciences concepts. Students design and develop increasingly complex data and concept driven visualization models. Focusing on scientific and technical concepts, students learn how to communicate and analyze phenomena using statistical, graphic, and conceptual visualization computer applications. Communication, computer, technical, mathematics, and science skills are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, internships, and cooperative education. Hands-on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development.

Notes:

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R:Reformatted but not otherwise revised
P:Pilot
D:Draft
L:Leadership objectives revised
OL:Outline

1:Curriculum guide not available in electronic format.
2:Alternative forms of curriculum products will be distributed
3:A complete package is available commercially
4:Draft or pilot blueprint are provided for review purposes only.
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5:Use objectives from other T&I Education courses (See Standard Course of Study)
6:Bank not yet validated; released in pilot form.
7:Students enrolled in course should be tested with performance assessments
and industry certification exams.

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS OF STUDY

CORE STRAND

PRE-ENGINEERING STRAND

VISUALIZATION STRAND