Technology
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modified from the Chesapeake Public Schools Secondary Student Guide)

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).

TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
TECHNICAL DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM
OTHER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

 

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

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 industry’s 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.

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.

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

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.

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.

CONTROL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

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.

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.

TECHNICAL DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION PROGRAM

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.

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.

OTHER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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.