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An Introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed upon technical drawing and design areas of study. The focus is directed toward the application of the tools and processes of drafting and design in order to solve basic design problems. Course topics include: design processes, architectural drawing and design, instrument drafting, an introduction to computer aided drawing (CAD), projections, sections and development drawing. This course meets Art/Music requirement for sequence students.

This course builds upon the computer solid modeling design skills developed in Computer Aided Drawing. Students will be presented with design problems that require the use of Mechanical Desktop/Inventor to develop solutions to the problems. They will evaluate the solutions using mass property analysis (study of the relationship among the design, function and materials used), make appropriate modifications and use rapid prototyping equipment to produce three dimensional models of the solutions. Students will be expected to communicate the process and results of their work through oral and written reports. This class is eligible for Hudson Valley college credit. As an advanced CAD class and a college level class, students will be exposed to a more rigorous curriculum than that presented in the introductory CAD class.

Requirement: Successful completion of Introduction to Computer Aided Drawing (CAD I).
Students may opt to test for four college credits with HVCC and /or RIT. These credits may be transferred to other colleges.

A design-oriented course presenting alternative energy resources and systems as a focus of classroom research project activities. Topics will include design development, modeling, prototype construction and testing of energy systems and theories. Typical study areas investigate applications of energy systems including: solar design of buildings, photovoltaic, wind, and other alternative energy options and devices. This course is especially suited to students pursuing studies beyond high school in areas such as: architecture, energy research, engineering design, and environmental sciences.

Digital Electronics is a course of study in applied digital logic. The course is patterned after the first semester course in Digital Electronics taught in two and four year colleges. Students will study the application of electronic logic circuits and devices and apply Boolean logic to the solution of problems. Such circuits are found in watches, calculators, video games, computers and thousands of other devices. The use of smart circuits is present in virtually all aspects of our lives and its use is increasing rapidly, making digital electronics an important course of study for a student exploring a career in engineering/engineering technology. Using MultiSim, the industry standard, students will test and analyze simple and complex digital circuitry. Students will design circuits, using MultiSim, export their designs to a printed circuit auto-routing program that generates printed circuit boards and construct the design using chips and other components.

Students may opt to test for four college credits with HVCC and /or RIT. These credits may be transferred to other colleges.
Enrolled in Math A, Math AE or higher.
 

Requirement: Principles of Engineering HONORS or written request to waive requirements will be considered by Supervisor of Technology Education.

Manufacturing Systems deals with the design process as it relates to woodworking, plastics, the different phases of residential construction, and alternate energy resources. Topics will include: Lab orientation, safety, machine operations, computer applications, hand tools, wood working, manufacturing, construction, and residential structures. Students will work individually as well as part of a team to complete assigned tasks. They will be introduced to marketing skills and production techniques. Students will learn about the design process and use their skills to manufacture projects that will be sold to customers. Students will form a company that will monitor and control the manufacture and sale of products in their class. One of the final class projects will be to design and build a storage shed. Monthly reports will be assigned to help assist students with their writing and communication skills. This is an excellent preparation class for Construction Technologies.

Requirement: Introduction to Technology (may be concurrent)

The Transportation Systems module deals with three distinct areas of transportation: land – air – water. Students research and create projects related to each of the three topics. Topics will include: Lab orientation, safety, machine operations, computer applications, hand tools, metal working, small engine work, body work, and career exploration. Monthly reports will be assigned to help assist students with their writing and communication skills. This is an excellent preparation class for Automotive Technology Systems.

Requirement: Introduction to Technology (may be concurrent)

A double period course designed to prepare students for a community college or trade school program in construction related careers. The class project is the building of a 28’ wide by 44’ long house. New York State Education Department, Bureau of Technology Education modules covered include: construction engineering and management, residential structures, electricity, energy applications and creativity and innovation. Students enrolled in this course are required to take a math course.

Requirement: Student must be in 11th or 12th grade and successfully completed Introduction to Technology and Transportation Systems or written request to waive requirements will be considered by Supervisor of Technology Education. Math A or higher (may be concurrent)