This course is an introduction to the processes and procedures used in woodworking at a junior high or middle school industrial arts program. It deals with hand tool processes, machine tool processes, materials, curriculum, instructional methods, and laboratory techniques necessary for day-to-day instruction.
This course exposes students to a complete survey of the construction industry. Students will explore this rapidly growing field through activity-oriented instruction which includes the broad systems of construction, selected concepts in pre-construction, construction, post construction and considerations of future trends. Studies within this area are complemented by student-conducted lab activities and Internet research which emphasize the technical, human, and cultural aspects of construction technology.
This course prepares students for teaching in the public school system. Topics covered are done at an introductory level and include basic electronics and activities based on the use of a CNC wood router. The topics will be covered using lecture and hands-on activities.
This course is designed to introduce students to the design requirements that must be considered in the safe and effective operation of an Industrial Arts/Technology Education facility. Emphasis will be placed on safety, movement of students and materials, locating equipment, and the physical size and shape of the laboratory. Students will also examine the specifications, purchasing, and placement of required equipment tools and supplies. A variety of instructional and organizational systems used in Industrial Arts education will also be explored. Additionally, students will gain experience on the organization, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment found in an Industrial Arts lab.
Graphic Communications Technology can be described as an area encompassing all of the content of table drafting, printing, art and graphic arts, as well as other communication processes used in business and industry. Traditional practices will be covered if they apply to existing practices in the schools, but the emphasis will be on computerized technology that is used in the public school system. Graphic Communications Technology is concerned with all methods used to convey information in any format and in any quantity from person to person. The course is delivered in a modified competency based format. This first year course will cover communication theory, message analysis, sketching, mechanical drafting, introductory CAD, computer assisted type style modification, screen printing and introduction to darkroom photography.
This applied technology course introduces a complete survey of problem-solving approaches, designs, resources, systems, and impacts of technology in education. Students will explore this rapidly growing field through activity-oriented instruction. Studies within this area are complemented by student-conducted lab activities which emphasize the technical, human, and cultural aspects of technology education. It is the intention of this course to give students entry-level skills for technology education in the public school system.
Activities covered within this course are done in preparation for teaching within the public school system. Using theoretical and practical activities, topics covered include electronics, small engines, and CNC router work (CNC router work involves use of 3D modeling software).
This course deals with processes and procedures used in metalworking at a junior high or middle school industrial arts program. Included are: hand tool processes, machine tool processes, materials, curriculum, instructional methods, and laboratory techniques necessary for day-to-day instruction and operation of a metals classroom.
This course includes methods and techniques of instruction in senior years industrial arts education including basic principles of learning and teaching, lesson preparation, basic audiovisual material preparation and usage, videotaped microteaching, discussion and evaluation of lesson presentations, and individual and group assignments. This course includes a four-week practicum in the spring term.
This course includes methods and techniques of instruction in senior years industrial arts education including basic principles of learning and teaching, lesson preparation, basic audiovisual material preparation and usage, videotaped microteaching, discussion and evaluation of lesson presentations, and individual and group assignments. This course includes a four-week practicum in the spring term.
This course emphasizes new technologies that are introduced in all technical areas and how to bring them together by emphasizing teaching methodology for Industrial Arts/Technology education. In addition, there will be a focus on psychomotor skill development with a ‘hands-on/minds-on’ lab based approach. Other topics covered include the project method, activity method, instructional media preparation and presentation, 3D modeling, and 2D and 3D CNC planning, modeling and manufacturing.
Graphic Communications Technology 2 will cover 2D CADD, architectural table drafting, and image generation. Graphic image generation using vector editing software will be used to create images for air brush and screen printing techniques. Continuous tone photography, film, dark room processing, and an introduction to digital photography will also be covered. The course is delivered in a modified competency based format.
This course introduces students to the application of advanced processes and procedures in manufacturing programs. Included is the study of cabinet making, project design and creation, mass production techniques, jig and fixture making, as well as many other advanced tooling processes and procedures.
This course continues the examination of designs, systems, and impacts of technology in education initiated at the introductory level (EDUC 2070). Particular emphasis of the course is placed on the application of design, engineering concepts, and problem solving in a technology education classroom.
Basic digital gates are explored individually and combined within circuits. All explored circuits are constructed on a breadboard using DIP packaged integrated circuits. Circuit analysis for the digital circuits is based on the use of truth tables and Boolean expressions. A digital electronics based project is constructed. Exploration takes place in the programming of microcontrollers using a BASIC based programming language. There is also a CNC activity based on using a wood router, from initial design to final fabrication.
Graphic Communications Technology can be described as an area encompassing all of the content of table drafting, printing, photography, art, and graphic arts, as well as other communication processes used by business and industry. Traditional practices will be covered if they apply to existing practices in the schools but the emphasis will be on the newer computerized technology practices within the constraints of finances and public school usage. Graphic Communications Technology is concerned with all methods used to convey information on any substance, on any material, in any form, and in any quantity from person to person. The course is delivered in a modified competency based format.