A lecture and activity based course introducing students to the concepts of technology. The learner will explore resources, processes, management, and products in the content areas of communication, energy, and production technology. Students focus on the practical applications and impacts of technology using creativity and problem solving skills. Examples of student learning activities are: make working drawings, test materials, manage a production line, learn to use tools and equipment, design materials. Examples of equipment used are: computer hardware/software, drafting tools and equipment, computer-aided drafting systems, and general production equipment.

An activity based hands on course focusing on material processing and management components of manufacturing activity in the fee enterprise economic system. The study of material processing includes the techniques of transforming materials through changing their characteristics, shape,size, structure, forming, separating, conditioning, assembling, and finishing techniques. The study of management includes planning, organizing, directing, and controlling personnel to design, engineer, produce and market products. Examples of student learning activities are: organize an enterprise, conduct market research, research the cost effectiveness of a production run, make jigs and fixtures, drafting using computer aid drafting software (CAD). Examples of equipment used are: computer aided drafting systems, and general production equipment.

A lecture and activity based course which will focus on fundamentals of construction including basic construction principles and techniques, basic wiring, basic concrete, planning of projects, choosing and figuring the cost of materials and carrying projects to completion.

The student will learn about the heat treatment of metal as well as the carbon content and its effect on the hardness. He will also learn about different metals such as steel, cast iron, brass, aluminum, tin and how their properties differ. They will also learn how to weld with the arc welder, oxyacetylene torch, and wire feed welder.

Students will be using a variety of design software packages but not limited to the following: Autocad 2000, Corel Draw 9 & 10 and Golf Architect. Students will follow a step by step process in learning drafting techniques using Autocad 2000. Autocad 2000 is a state of the art software package used in industry throughout the world. Students will solve problems in mechanical and architectural drawings. Other activities include: T-shirt design, golf course design, use of a platform laser, business cards, bumper stickers to name a few. In addition to career awareness in design, drafting and engineering. Limited to 14 per section.

Students in this course will know how to use selected software and are ready to draw advanced problems in this course. This is a course for students that are interested in any design career. This class is limited to 14 per section.

Students taking CAD III should have two years of CAD experience. They will have a very good understanding of all software involved. The students will be involved in solid modeling, wire framing and 3D graphics work. Students will manage and design graphics and text for vinyl products. Examples might include banners, signs, and displays for businesses. This class is limited to 14 students per section.