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Course Descriptions

Materials & Processing Technology

Grades 9-12, 1 credit

Students focus on physical materials and processes as they fabricate usable products and conduct experiments.
Learning experiences include career analysis as well as the use of tools and equipment related to analysis, testing,
and processing of metals, plastics, woods, ceramics, and composite materials. This single-period laboratory course
is recommended for students interested in technical careers and others wishing to improve their consumer
knowledge and technological literacy.

Production Systems

Grades 9-12, 1 credit

Students assess the relationship between production and society as they compose design portfolios, construct
production prototypes, and apply automation to evaluate their solutions to technological problems.

Construction Technology

Grades 9 – 12, 1 credit

Students build structures and engage in problem-based learning that exposes them to commercial, industrial,
residential, public works and institutional technologies to help them understand the jobs of construction careers.
They learn proper safety procedures for tools and machinery, vocabulary and terms associated with construction,
blueprint reading and symbols associated with architecture, and math concepts and principles used in
construction.

Energy and Power

Grades 10-12, 1 credit

In this course, students analyze energy sources and explore the generation, transmission, and distribution of
electricity. The course provides math, science, and technical writing skills through hands-on application. Students
have an opportunity to take the Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate Assessment.

Welding I

Grades 10-12, 1 credit

Welding is required by a wide variety of industries—anywhere fusible materials and high heat are needed to
manufacture, repair, or alter tools and products. Professional welders are in high demand and can earn
accordingly. Students in Welding I are taught to use manual welding, cutting, and electrical arc welding processes
to fabricate and join metal parts according to diagrams, blueprints, and specifications. Students will also learn all
safety-related practices and techniques, including earning the OSHA 10 card

Welding II
Grades 11-12, 2 credits Prerequisite: Welding I

This course teaches advanced welding students how to fine-tune their craft and to perform welds in various
positions, using multiple welding processes. Students prepare to pass relevant industry certifications. Welding is
required by a wide variety of industries—anywhere fusible materials and high heat are needed to manufacture,
repair, or alter products. Professional welders are in high-demand and can earn accordingly.

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