561 – Tech World I – 1 credit – 1 year Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Passed Algebra I
Tech World I is the first year of a two year program that prepares students for college and/or employment in a broad range of manufacturing and engineering occupations. Areas to be studied include design, quality control,
electricity/electronics, mechanical systems, automation and material handling and manufacturing processes.
Tech World is intended to provide transferable industrial technology training for students entering the work
force or continuing their education.
562 – Tech World II – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: Tech World I
In depth continuation of Tech World I
554 – CAD I – 1 credit – 1 year No prerequisite
This course is an introduction to drafting and computer aided drafting. The course will cover free hand
sketching, proper use of drawing equipment including t-square and scales. Students will be required to complete a variety of different drawings using both types of equipment. Introduction to Auto CAD areas of Architectural and mechanical drafting will provide students with necessary skills for advanced Cad classes.
555 – CAD II – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: CAD I
This course will expand on the introduction to Architecture covered in CAD 1. Students will use AutoCAD and Architectural desktop programs. The course covers the basic elements of planning various areas of a structure and combines these areas into a composite, functional plan. Floor plans, foundatio ns, sectional drawings, elevations, and electrical plans as well as solar and energy efficient design.
556 – CAD III – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite: CAD II
This course will expand on the introduction to drafting and AutoCAD presented in CAD I. Mechanical drafting will be the vehicle used. The course will cover orthographic and isometric projection, geometric construction and dimensioning procedures. Machine and tool design, sectional and auxiliary views are presented. Other areas of study include threads and fasteners, cams and gears, pattern development and structural drawings.
557 – CAD IV – 1 credit – 1 year
Prerequisite – CAD 1 and CAD II, or CAD III and teacher recommendation
In this course the student will work on complex drafting projects mutually selected by the student and the instructor. The basis of this course will be independent work.
560 – Flexible Manufacturing
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or special permission of the instructor
This is a computer-based course designed to introduce students to new trends and developments in industry. The course is designed for students who because of scheduling and course load problems have not had the opportunity to take technology courses. Students will be introduced to AutoCAD, complete projects using a traditional lathe and milling machine and then using C.N.C. (computer numerical control) lathe and milling machines. The students will have the opportunity to explore other areas such as robotics, aerodynamics, pneumatics, flight simulatio n, ac. Students enrolled in the Tech Prep program who successfully complete the course with a 73 or better average will receive college credit from Manchester Community College upon completion of Manchester Community College Tech Prep application.
550 – Wood Technology I – General Wood – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year
Wood Technology I is an introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Through this course students will learn the basic skills necessary to transform wood into useful household items. Although some power tools will be used, emphasis will be placed on basic measuring and layout skills, traditional joinery techniques, and the safe and proper use of common hand tools.
551 – Wood Technology II – Introduction to Woodworking – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year
Prerequisite: Wood Technology I
Wood Technology II will introduce students to the safe and proper use of various woodworking machine tools. Students will learn how to safely and efficiently perform many of the same basic operations on power tools that they had previously done only with hand tools.
552 – Wood Technology III – Advanced Woodworking – 1/2 credit – 1/2 year
Prerequisite: Wood Technology I and II and Drafting I
Wood Technology III further builds upon the skills learned in the two previous courses. Through this course students will be introduced to the major technical and aesthetic considerations necessary in the design of wellbuilt furniture. Students will be expected to select and manage their own individual projects, and to demonstrate competence in advanced machine tool setup and traditional hardwareless joinery techniques. Since the projects in this course will be student selected, a major criterion for success will be the student’s demonstration of significant technical and artistic growth. Major emphasis will be placed on safe and proper machine tool operation.
553 - Wood Technology IV - Production – ½ credit – ½ year
Prerequisite: Wood Technology I, II, and III Production is the study of two areas of Technology manufacturing and construction. Students will explore each area and do hands-on activities in each. In manufacturing students explore how products are made in a factory setting and form an enterprise, develop a product, manufacture, and market it. In construction students will explore structures that are built on a site, and build and test scale models.
Interdepartmental
225 - Introduction to Web Design – ½ credit – ½ year (Fall Semester)
In this one semester course, students will develop the basic skills necessary for creating an effective web design. Students will become familiar with the Macromedia Dreamweaver environment and create web pages by typing and formatting text, importing graphics, adding, links, building tables, using frames, and up leading files to a remote server. Students will work on individual as well as team based projects. Student projects will range from basic personal profile and on- line resume pages to more creative and conceptual pieces designed to tell stories or promote a commercial endeavor.
251- Advanced Web Design – ½ credit – ½ year (Spring Semester) In this one
semester course, students will develop advanced skills of web design. In addition to exploring the advanced features of Macromedia Dream weaver, students will become familiar with the graphic design functions of Macromedia FreeHand, the animation features of Macromedia Flash and learn how to create vector graphics, edit bitmap graphics, optimize images, and create and assign rollover effects for the Web using Macromedia Fireworks. Student projects will focus on the design and execution of highly interactive web sites. These projects will be performed in a real world production atmosphere where students brainstorm, outline objectives and goals, write proposals, draw flow charts, sketch storyboards, and present their proposal to mock clients.
813 – Principles of Technology – 1 credit – 1 year Grades 11,12
Prerequisite: A grade of 73 or better in Algebra or 75 or better in Geometry
This is an applied physical science course designed for students who plan technical careers and/or students wishing to expand their knowledge of the principle of modern technology. The complexity and rapid rate of change of modern technology requires training that is applicable to more than a single job. This course stresses a hands-on approach to learning the principles of mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems as they apply to modern equipment. Upon enrollment in the Tech-Prep program and successful completion (grade of 73 or better) of the course, the student will earn college credit at Manchester Community College.
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