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Technology
(modified
from the Chesapeake
Public Schools Secondary Student Guide)
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The mission of
technology education is to assist students in developing an
understanding of all aspects of industry and technology and
to aid them in the discovery and development of their
individual potential. Students also participate in the
Technology Education Student Association (TSA), which is an
integral part of each course. The study of technology
education can also help students to do the following
Know and appreciate the importance of technology.
Apply tools, materials, processes, and technical
concepts safely and efficiently.
Uncover and develop individual talents.
Apply problem-solving techniques.
Apply creative abilities.
Adjust to the changing environment.
Become wiser consumers.
Become technologically literate.
Make informed career choices (e.g., scientist, engineer,
technician, or craftsperson).
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PRODUCTION
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
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Manufacturing Technology (902)
Focus :
Production Technology
Grade
Level:
9-12
Credit:
1 Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
Students organize and operate a manufacturing company to
explore careers and work habits typical of American industrys
free enterprise
system. While experiencing the work of planners, designers,
engineers, machine
operators, personnel managers, and a variety of other
manufacturing careers,
students make projects or products that demonstrate critical
elements of manufacturing.
Construction Technology (905)
Focus: Production
Technology
Grade Level:
9-12
Credit: 1
Unit
Prerequisite: None
Course Description:
Students in this single-period laboratory course design,
build, and
test scale model structures. They also work with projects that
help them to
understand the jobs of architects, carpenters, electricians,
plumbers, surveyors, contractors,
masons, design engineers, and a variety of other construction
careers.
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Production Systems (919)
Focus :
Production Technology
Grade
Level:
9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
Production Systems is a course in which students plan, design,
develop, and market products useful in an up-to-date
marketplace. Activities
include computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer numerical
control,
and robots used in flexible manufacturing systems. Students
analyze markets,
design and develop prototypes, determine impact, and plan new
businesses
needed by people and society. Students gain ability to live
and work successfully
and to enhance their potential for successes in life and work.
The social,
cultural, and economic impacts of automation are considered.
Major production
systems employed by local industries are investigated.
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Materials and Processes Technology (901)
Focus: Production
Technology
Grade Level:
9-12
Credit: 1
Unit
Prerequisite: None
Course Description:
Students focus on industrial/technical 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, 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.
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| COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
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Computing Systems Technology (899)
Focus :
Communications Technology
Grade
Level:
9-12
Credit:
1 Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
Computing Systems is a very broad study of the technical
aspects of computers and their applications to communication
systems. Topics
include computer equipment and operating systems, processing
information, and
social/cultural impact. Problem-solving activities are used to
challenge student
abilities in planning and interfacing devices with computer
systems. Learning
activities include experiences with control systems,
computer-aided design,
desktop video and publishing.
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Graphic Communications (924)
Focus :
Communication Technology
Grade
Level:
10-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
Graphic Communications deals with printed images such as
newspapers, books, printed t-shirts, photographs,
advertisements, and stationary.
Students use a variety of graphic arts equipment and processes
to make visual
projects with different materials. Students design, plan, and
reproduce products
similar to those produced by the graphic arts industry.
Students use cameras,
printing presses, computer imagery, and advertising layout and
design to foster
their creative abilities in technology.
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Digital Photography (898)
Focus: Communications
Technology
Grade:
9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: Digital
Photography is a course designed to cover the basics
of photography with a strong emphasis into the principles of
the evolving field
of digital imaging. The course will provide a knowledge base
that includes development
of the photographic medium and the essential tools of the
photographer.
Student progression will cover the extension of photographic
principles
into the digital realm blending both theory and practice.
Using image editing software,
students will enhance, correct, and manipulate photographic
images.
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| CONTROL
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
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Electronics Technology I (910)
Focus: Control
Technology
Grade
Level:
9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
In this single-period laboratory course, students experiment
with simple electrical devices and circuits as well as build
projects using DC
and AC devices and circuits. This is an excellent course for
all students interested
in technical careers.
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Electronics Technology II (907)
Focus :
Control Technology
Grade
Level: 10-12
Credit:
1 Unit
Prerequisite:
Electronics
Technology I (910)
Course Description :
Students work with electronic devices, instruments, and
circuits to
build projects to apply theories and laws with electronic
components such
as resistors, capacitors, and transistors. Students also study
integrated circuits used
in computers, amplifiers, televisions, and other equipment.
Students utilize the
computer to design printed circuit boards for utilization in
electronic devices.
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Power and Transportation (935)
Focus:
Control Technology
Grade
Level: 9-12
Credit:
1 Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
Students survey the many broad sources of energy and power
used in power and transportation systems. Instruction includes
how energy is
converted to power; how power is transmitted and controlled;
and how power is used
through mechanical, fluid, and electrical devices. Students
explore career opportunities
in power and transportation fields and build projects, and
conduct experiments.
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| TECHNICAL
DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM
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Basic Technical Drawing/Design (911)
Focus: Technical
Design and Illustration
Grade
Level:
9-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description :
Basic Technical Drawing/Design is a foundation course for
students to experience the basic language of industry and
technology. Students design,
sketch, and make technical drawings, models, or prototypes of
real design problems.
The course is especially recommended for future engineering
and architectural
students. Students are introduced to computer-aided drafting
and design.
Advanced Drafting/Design (921)
Focus: Technical
Design and Illustration
Grade
Level:
11-12
Credit:
1 Unit weighted credit
Prerequisite:
Basic Technical Drawing/Design and Architectural or
Engineering Drawing
Course Description: Students
apply advanced drafting practices and techniques
utilizing the computer. Emphasis is placed on areas such as
technical illustration,
structural drawing, advanced perspective, and heavy emphasis
on computer-assisted
drafting with Auto-CAD software. Emphasis is also placed on
creative
problem-solving and portfolio development.
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Engineering Drawing/Design (916)
Focus :
Technical Design and Illustration
Grade
Level:
10-12
Credit:
1 Unit
Prerequisite:
Basic
Technical Drawing/Design (911)
Course Description :
Engineering Drawing/Design is an advanced drawing design
course that enables students to use a graphic language for
product design, technical
illustration, assembly, patent, and aeronautical drawings. It
increases student
understanding of drawing techniques learned in the
prerequisite course. Students
use computers (Auto-CAD), calculators, and descriptive
geometry while adhering
to established standards to solve design problems.
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Architectural Drawing/Design (918)
Focus: Technical
Design and Illustration
Grade
Level:
10-12
Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Basic
Technical Drawing/Design (911)
Course Description :
Architectural Drawing/Design is an advanced drawing design
course that provides students the opportunity to learn about
the principles of
architecture and to increase understanding of working drawings
and construction
techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Experiences
include residential
and commercial building designs, rendering, model making,
structural details,
and community planning. Students use computer-aided drawing,
design (CAD)
equipment and established standards or codes. They prepare
models for presentation
and related drafting practices and techniques. Building on the
knowledge
and skills acquired, this information is especially beneficial
to future architects,
interior designers, or homebuilders.
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| OTHER
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Physics for Technology I (917) Focus:
Principles of Technology
Grade
Level:
9 - 12 Credit:
1
Unit Prerequisite:
none
Course Description :
Students apply physics and math principles through a unified
systems approach for a broad knowledge base of the principles
underlying modern
technical systems. The course covers seven technical
principles, force, work, rate,
resistance, energy, power, and force transformers. The course
emphasizes how each
principle plays a unifying role in the operation of
mechanical, fluid, electrical, and
thermal systems in high-tech equipment.
Note: Students who take both Physics for
Technology I (917) and
Physics for Technology II (922) will qualify for one unit of
laboratory
science in physics.
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Physics for Technology II (922)
Focus: Principles
of Technology
Grade
Level:
11 or 12 Credit:
1
Unit
Prerequisite:
Physics for Technology I
Course Description :
Physics for Technology II is a continuation of Physics for
Technology
I. Students apply physics and math principles through a
unified systems approach
for a broad knowledge base of the principles underlying modern
technical systems.
As a foundation for more education and training in advanced
technology career
paths, the principles and systems approach ensures career
flexibility as machines
and technology advance. This single-period laboratory course
covers seven
technical principles: momentum, waves, energy converters,
transducers, radiation,
optical systems, and time constants, emphasizing how each
principles plays
a unifying role in the operation of mechanical, fluid,
electrical, and thermal systems
in high-tech equipment.
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