There are fees associated with several of the courses in this department

DEPARTMENT LEADER / TEACHER:

Jim Jackson

DEPARTMENT TEACHERS:

Allan Ballweg Lance Keenan

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Small Engines (710) E E E E

Introduction to Construction &

Engineering (711)

E E E E

Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals (751)

E E E E

Materials & Manufacturing (761) E E E E

Construction Materials (763) E E E

Architectural Drafting (752) E E

Architectural Applications (753) E E

Auto and Home Maintenance (758) E E E

Construction Finish &

Craftsmanship Block (765)

E E E

Yearbook (650) E

Introduction to Digital / Visual Communications (651)

E E E E

Digital / Visual Communications II (652) E E E

Technology & Engineering Work Based Learning Experience (767)

E E

Welding (759) E E E E

Advanced Welding / Materials &

Manufacturing (762)

E E E

E = Elective and the year student is eligible for the course

There are fees associated with several of the courses in this department.

SMALL ENGINES (710)

Recommended Course: None Credit: 0.50

Grades: 9-12

This is an exploratory course for students interested in the technology involved in the transportation industry and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of small engine operation and be able to indentify industry standards. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to take apart, tune up, maintain, repair and rebuild small engines. Students will also study the sales,

operation and service components of small engine business, such as power products, snowmobiles, water crafts and/or ATV’s.

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION &ENGINEERING (711) Recommended Course: None

Credit: 0.50 Grades: 9-12

This is an exploratory course for students interested in the technology involved in the construction and

engineering industries and its career pathways. Students will see a project through from planning and design to the building process. Students will be able to demonstrate free hand sketch, computer aided drafting, basic

engineering design principles and constructing a project, equipment safety, designing structural components, model building, and assembly and finishing process for a woods project.

ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS (751)

Recommended Course: Introduction to Construction &

Engineering (711) Credit: 0.50 Grades: 9-12

This is a course for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the field of engineering and architecture and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of engineering, such as design, process, and problem-solving. Students will be able to demonstrate proficient use of 3D modeling software, which will be used to design projects with detailed specifications.

Students will design a ping-pong launch machine, learn the process of reverse engineering, and complete independent problem-solving projects.

MATERIALS &MANUFACTURING (761) Recommended Course: Small Engines Credit: 0.50

Grades: 9-12

This is an exploratory course for students interested in the technology involved in the manufacturing industry and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of manufacturing through the use of machining and metals.

The units of study for this course include: measurement, safety, vertical milling machines, engine lathes, drill press, band saw and foundry equipment to produce a project.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (763)

Recommended Course: Introduction to Construction &

Engineering (711) Credit: 0.50 Grades: 10-12

This course is for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the field of construction.

Students will learn the basic concepts of construction using materials and methods of the industry. Students will be able to demonstrate rough carpentry skills like basic electrical and wall framing, reading and following floor plans, and building small interior projects. Other units of study include: safety, measurement, and the proper use of woodworking equipment.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING (752)

Recommended Course: Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals (751)

Credit: 0.50 Grades: 11-12

This course is for students interested in learning the technical design skills involved in the fields of

construction, architecture and engineering. Students will learn the basic elements of interior and residential design.

Students will be able to demonstrate hand-sketching skills, proficient use of computer aided drafting software, and concept modeling. Students will design and build (scale models) of a basic starter house upon completion of this course.

ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS (753) Recommended Course: None Credit: 0.50

Grades: 11-12

This course if for students interested in further developing their architectural design and engineering skills. Students will use 3D modeling software to develop working sets of drawings. Through the course of this class, students will understand the architectural and engineering concepts used in the course of construction of a full-scale project from the design through the use of auto cad software, interior design, development of blueprints, to general construction techniques and procedures.

AUTO AND HOME MAINTENANCE (758) Recommended Course: None Credit: 0.50

Grades: 10-12

This class is designed to help potential home and auto owners become better consumers and learn how to perform various maintenance tasks on their home or apartment and vehicle. In the automotive section of this course we will cover the operation and repair of tires, fluids, batteries and electrical, brakes, and suspension. During the home maintenance section of the course students will study numerous topics including but not limited to general hand tool use and safety, construction equipment use and safety, wall construction, electrical wiring, dry wall installation and repair, texturing, painting, plumbing, trim work, exterior siding, hanging pictures, and home safety considerations.

Students will be expected to comprehend these principles through use of time spent in the classroom as well as hands on training in the lab.

CONSTRUCTION FINISH &CRAFTSMANSHIP (765) Recommended Course: Construction Materials Credit: 1.00 (2 Periods / 1 Semester)

Grades: 10-12

This course is for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the construction industry, specifically related to construction finishing and craftsmanship. Students will learn fine carpentry skills from design through application, as well as review safety, measurement, and proper use of equipment. Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency through the design and completion of an advanced wood-working project.

YEARBOOK (650)

Recommended Course: None Credit: 1.00

Grades: 12

In the first semester, students will learn how to use two of the most exciting and important software programs in the graphic design and printing industries: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. In the second semester, these skills will be applied in the design and production of the Eagle Echo yearbook.

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL /VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (651) Recommended Course: None

Credit: 0.50 Grades: 9-12

This is an exploratory course for students interested in A/V technology and communication and its career pathways. Students will learn the basics of digital and visual technology and communication processes. The units of study include: digital photography, photo shop, silk screening, graphic design, and computer animation.

A lab fee is required.

DIGITAL /VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS II(652) Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital/Visual Communications (651)

Credit: 0.50 Grades: 10-12

This course is for students interested in learning more in depth technical skills involved in the field of A/V

technology, specifically related to advanced digital/visual communication and technology. The units of study include: digital photography, silk screening, photo shop and application.

A lab fee is required.

TECHNOLOGY &ENGINEERING WORK BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE (767)

Recommended Course: Concurrent enrollment in any Technology Education and Engineering class.

Credit: 1.00 Grades: 11-12

This course is for students interested in pursuing on the job training in the field of Technology and Engineering.

Students will obtain a work site that corresponds with the offerings through the T&E Department. Students will be able to demonstrate completion of weekly reports, ability to follow training agreement, and completion of

employability assignments and meet expectations of quarterly evaluations. Students completing this program are eligible to receive state certification from the Department of Public Instruction.

WELDING (759)

Recommended Course: Small Engines (710) Credit: 0.50

Grades: 9-12

This course is for students interested in learning the technical skills involved in the manufacturing industry, specifically related to the skill of welding. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of welding techniques and will be able to demonstrate oxyacetylene welding, brazing and arc welding: as well as oxyacetylene and plasma arc Recommended Course: Welding (759) and

Materials & Manufacturing (761) Credit: 0.50

Grades: 10-12

This course is for students wanting to learn more advanced technical skills in the field of manufacturing, specifically related to the areas of welding and machine tooling. Students will design and build a project using tools and materials in the metals lab. The units of study include: arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding,

oxyacetylene welding, plasma cutting and the use of the cutting torch, along with advance machine tooling.

In order for students to receive course credit at Madison College 759 & 762 must be taken.