Science
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Manufacturing Technology 1
This course is an overview of manufacturing processes used in industry. The student will study different materials that go into the production of consumer products used in everyday living. The student will see how materials are changed by shaping, cutting, bending, fabricating and then assembling into finished products. Product design, engineering, production planning, tooling, quality control and distribution are units of study for the course. The students will, as a class, manufacture products that combine multiple materials and processes studied throughout the course using mass production techniques. The course will also look at computer application in quality control, designing, C.N.C. Machining. Student evaluation is based on class participation, product completion, reports, and unit tests on text and materials covered in class lecture and demonstrations. A nominal materials fee will be assessed for supplies used during the class.
Manufacturing Technology 2
This course is designed to give the student an in-depth view of the processes, skills, and information, just touched upon in the Manufacturing Technology 1 class. The students will review machining, assembly and finishing skills learned in the Level 1 Course along with designing, planning, producing, and accounting for a medium sized product that includes multiple materials, and construction techniques. Time is allotted in the course for the students to work on small group production runs and individual custom manufactured products. Units on materials testing, environmental impacts, and computer applications in the fields of manufacturing will be explored. Student evaluation is based on class participation, product completion, reports and unit tests on materials covered in class lectures, text and demonstrations. Field trips to local manufacturing firms may also be scheduled. A nominal materials fee will be assessed for supplies used during the class.
Advanced Materials 1
Advanced Materials involves the study of wood, metal, and plastic materials used in industry today. An emphasis on industrial and vocational cabinet and machine tool operation is a goal of the course. The course is designed for student exploration and group investigation into specific topics of interest related to materials. This type of exploration involves designing, planning, and building products that have multiple machine operations and construction techniques used in their completion. Other activities of the class will involve machine repairs. Field trips to local industries may be scheduled. Evaluation will be based on completion of products, class effort, craftsmanship and safety habits along with tests on information covered in class lectures and demonstrations. In addition, daily journal entries and a final project report is required for each product made. This course is being offered as a full credit course. A materials fee will be assessed for supplies used in the completion of student projects.