Industrial Technology & Engineering

Students  explore the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. This Project Lead the Way course requires students to work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems and helps them understand the human-made world around them. This involves hands-on projects, computer aided design, and problem solving challenges. In addition to theoretical aspects, real world concepts such as prototype production, automotive foundations, basic welding and manufacturing techniques are highlighted.   For more information about Project Lead the Way (https://www.pltw.org/). 

 The projects in this course naturally lead to exciting capstone experience, even without previous enrollment.

This course provides an overview of engineering and engineering technology.  Students develop problem-solving skills by tackling real-world engineering problems.  Through theory, building and testing several different systems, students will address the emerging social and political consequences of technological change.  The course of study includes Engineering Career study, Compound machine, Energy sources, Energy applications, machine control (robotics), Fluid Power (pneumatics), STATICS truss design, Material Properties, Material testing, Advance Statistics Kinematics (study of ballistic trajectory).  All of which are supported by several complex hands-on projects.  The projects in these courses naturally lead to exciting capstone experiences, even without previous enrollment.

This course teaches students about the design, technology and engineering fundamentals associated with civil engineering, architecture, landscape design, interior design, and community management fields.  Many hands-on activities will take place such as soil testing, real working models of structures, construction of foundation, framing, plumbing and electrical systems.  The course applies and concurrently develops knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.  The course of study includes:  design process, modeling, sketching, prototyping, project planning, presentation design and delivery, engineering drawing standards, CAD solid modeling, site planning, building design, innovation, project documentations & presentation, engineering ethics, and virtual design.

Students will use design software to create virtual models of residential and commercial properties.  They will also use professional surveying equipment to plot land areas.  Many hands-on activities will take place such as soil testing, real working models of structures, construction of foundation, framing, plumbing and electrical systems.  Students will also consider how to provide basic needs to a community population, i.e.: transportation, potable water supply, waste removal, transportation, for a city of the future.

Upon completion of the course, students will have a hard copy of a professional portfolio.

This is an engineering research course in which students will work in teams to research, design, test and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem.  The product development life cycle and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach a solution to the problem.  The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion of the course.  The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous Project Lead the Way courses.  This course also engages students in time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students in the future.  Students will be required to purchase additional supplies.  Depending on project choice the costs for this course can vary greatly.  The projects in these courses naturally lead to exciting capstone experience, even without previous enrollment.

Wood II is a course designed to begin skill development in the use of both portable and stationary power woodworking equipment. Student-built projects will be limited to those that contain only basic machine cuts or assembly procedures. Projects should be built from plans available from a printed source such as simple chests, tables, chairs, and wall racks. As in all wood courses, safety will be taught and stressed. Tool and machine safety quizzes will be given. Failure to meet passing grades on these quizzes will be grounds for dismissal from the course. The student will be required to pay for materials used. 

Wood III is a course designed to develop further skills with power and hand woodworking tools. Projects should contain more involved construction techniques and assembly procedures such as laminating and veneering. As in all wood courses, safety will be taught and emphasized. Safety glasses must be worn at all times. Tool and machine safety quizzes will be given. Failure to meet passing grades on these quizzes will be grounds for dismissal from the course. The student will be required to pay for materials used.

Wood IV is an in-depth course offered for the student interested in developing skills in original furniture design and manufacture. This course will include units in design, construction, finish, and care of furniture items. Craftsmanship and neatness will be emphasized during the building of these projects that will include clock cases, original design furniture, and larger cabinet furniture. As in all wood courses, safety will be taught and stressed. Safety glasses must be worn at all times. Tool and machine safety quizzes will be given. Failure to meet passing grades on these quizzes will be grounds for dismissal from the course. The student will be required to pay for materials used.