INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Graduation Requirement = 10 credit hours

 

 

 

Course Offerings In                                                                        

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:                                                

Advanced Technical Drawing                                                                       

Architecture                                                                                    

Electronics I                                                                                     

Electronics II                                                                                     

Electronics III                                                                                   

Exploring Technology  

Machine Woods I                                                                                                                                                 

Machine Woods II                                                                             

Metals

Technical Drawing

Welding I

Welding II

Woods Technology

Independent Drafting

Independent Machine Shop

Independent Welding

 

 

 

 

* = 1 semester only

 

 

Course Descriptions In INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

Course Title:                Advanced Technical Drawing        

Course Length:           Year                                                                Recommended for:  Grades  11, 12

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Technical Drawing

College Prep:               No

 

This course covers the same areas as Technical Drawing, but on a much advanced level.

 



Course Title:                Architecture                           Recommended for:  Grades  11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Technical Drawing

College Prep:               No

 

This course covers advanced working drawings, advanced pictorial drawing, design, and architecture.  Also included is the study of active and passive solar energy, calculation of energy coefficients, house design, and construction methods including conventional, earth shelter, super insulated, double envelope, rammed earth, and adobe.  Much designing, sketching, calculating, drawing floor plans, elevations,  perspective drawings, and estimating materials is done.  Computer Assisted Drafting  (CAD) will be used for several drawings.

 



Course Title:                Electronics I                                                   Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                None

College Prep:               No

 

The student will study the basic units of DC electronics, AC electronics, semiconductor devices, and electronic circuits.  This is an application-oriented course with just the right amount of theory reinforced by many “hands-on” experiments.

 



Course Title:                Electronics II                                                 Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Electronics I

College Prep:               No

 

The student will study test instruments, electronic communications, and digital techniques.  This class is an application-oriented class combining theory and “hands-on” experiments.

 

 

 

Course Title:                Electronics III                                                Recommended for:  Grades 11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Electronics I and Electronics II

College Prep:               No

 

The student will study advanced test instruments, electronic communications, and digital techniques.  Optional units include house wiring, electronics for hobbyists, appliance repair and project building, microprocessors, and robotics.

 



Course Title:                Exploring Technology                                              Recommended for:  Grade 9

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                None

College Prep:               No

 

This course consists of four high-tech areas: Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Industrial Manufacturing, and Energy & Power Transportation Technology.  Each of these areas will be covered in a separate quarter of the school year.  This class is highly suggested for those students who are interested in technology classes later on in high school.  This is a “hands-on” class with several take-home projects.  There is a lab fee required to cover the costs of take-home projects.

 



Course Title:                Machine Woods I                                          Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                None

College Prep:               No

 

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals wood/construction technology.  This course is designed to help the student develop a life-long interest and skill in wood-working.  The course focuses on hand tools and power machines related to the furniture construction field.  Areas to be covered include: the basic safe operation  and processes of hand and power tools, construction techniques, wood identification, project costs and planning, and career awareness. 

 



Course Title:                Machine Woods II                                         Recommended for:  Grades 11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Machine Woods I

College Prep:               No

 

The student will be introduced to the fundamentals of cabinet construction.  The course focuses on the safe and efficient operation of hand and power tools related to cabinet furniture construction.  Areas to be covered include: “face-plate” fabrication, raised-panel door fabrication, dovetail drawer construction, and hardware installation.

 

 

 

Course Title:                Metals & Metallurgy                                     Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                None

College Prep:               No

 

This course offers the student the opportunity to receive credit at both McCook High School and Mid Plains Community College.  You must register with Mid Plains Community College and pay the course fee before starting the class.  The class will be composed of basic metal product fabrication.  Areas to be covered include: bench metals, hot metals (sand-casting and forming), and

cold metals (forming and machining).  Equipment used will include milling machines, lathes, grinders, sanders, and the forge.  A lab project fee will be charged.

 



Course Title:                Technical Drawing                                        Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                None

College Prep:               No

 

This is the basic course in drawing fundamentals.  It covers the aims of drafting, sketching, tools and equipment, lettering, geometric constructions, techniques, working drawings, pictorial drawings, fasteners, developments and intersections (pattern making), and an introduction to CAD.  The class is a prerequisite for all advanced drafting courses.

 



Course Title:                Welding I                                           Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                None

College Prep:               No

This course offers the student the chance to receive credit from both McCook High School and Mid Plains Community College.  The student must register for and pay the course fee before starting this course.  This class is the beginning class in welding technology.  The student will be given instruction on the basics of SMAW (stick), GMAW (wire-feed), and oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.  Time is spent both in the classroom and in the lab.  A lab fee for each semester will be assessed to cover the take-home projects.

 

 

 

 

Course Title:                Welding II                                          Recommended for:  Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Welding I

College Prep:               No

This course offers the student the chance to receive credit from both McCook High School and Mid Plains Community College.  The student must register for and pay the course fee before starting this course.  The student will repair and fabricate school and individual projects.  Welder qualification will be tested at the end of the second semester.  A lab fee of $5.00 per semester will be charged for the course.

 



Course Title:                Woods Technology                                        Recommended for:  Grade 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Machine Woods I and II

College Prep:               No

This course gives the student the opportunity to expand wood-working skills acquired during the past two to three years.  Competencies gained will be in the cabinet-making and various related fields.  The course centers around the student deciding upon a field of study.

 



Course Title:                Independent Drafting                                   Recommended for:  Grades 11, 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Technical Drawing and Teacher Approval

College Prep:               No

 

This is an advanced independent study course for the student who has completed Technical Drawing.  Areas of study may include: plot plans, foundation plans, typical wall sections, floor plans, elevations, advanced working drawings, and advanced pictorial drawings.  Instructor approval required.

 



Course Title:                Independent Machine Shop                         Recommended for:  Grade 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Welding I or Metals and Teacher Approval

College Prep:               No

 

This course offers the student the chance to receive credit from both McCook High School and Mid Plains Community College.  The student must register for and pay the course fee before starting this course.  This is an advanced class for the student who has completed beginning welding or machine shop.  Students will contract for advanced projects.  Robotics in welding with CNC Lathe/Milling operations will also be covered.

 

 

 

 

Course Title:                Independent Welding                                   Recommended for:  Grade 12

Course Length:           Year   

Credits:                       10

Prerequisite:                Welding I and Metals and Teacher Approval

College Prep:               No

 

This course offers the student the chance to receive credit from both McCook High School and Mid Plains Community College.  The student must register for and pay the course fee before starting this course.  Seniors can be currently enrolled in Welding II and still take this class.