Course Description: This is an exploratory course designed to permit students to explore the use of computers in communication, constructions, energy, power, transportation, and manufacturing fields. Activities may include, but are not limited to, computer numerical control, programming, computer-aided design and drafting, telecommunications, desktop publishing, 3-D design and animation, developing multimedia presentations, CNN programming, and microprocessor programming. This course meets the Technology Application requirement for graduation.

Course Description: This is a technical course that develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for multimedia presentations and digital animation. The course introduces students to 3-D modeling and rendering techniques and resources. A hands-on course, CMAT teaches students to create, exit, and render characters, vehicles, scenes, or objects and to design or produce multimedia presentations that use images, video, and audio resources in order to deliver a message. This course meets the Technology application requirements for graduation.

Course Description: This is a technical course in lettering, engineering geometry, reproduction of drawing, and selection of equipment and supplies. This course may be taught with conventional or computerized equipment.

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Technology Systems Modular Computer Laboratory

Grade Placement: 10-12

Course Description: An overview course designed to introduce the application of technology to solve problems and meet human needs and wants. This course incorporates an extensive collection of computers and peripherals to discover the underlying principles of technology. In this modular laboratory, the computer serves as a tool by which students access information in the broader technological arena. The technological arena focuses on the areas of bio-related technology; communication; computer applications; construction; energy, power, and transportation; and manufacturing. Content includes, but is not limited to, the study of systems of technology, application of technology, design/problem solving, evolving technologies, safety, maintenance, entrepreneurship, leadership, careers, and marketing.

Problems and Solutions in Technology

Grade Placement: 11-12

Course Description: This is a research activity course which allows students to develop advanced technical knowledge and skills in solving problems in one or more of the technology systems of communication; computer application; construction; energy, power, and transportation; and manufacturing.

Course Description: This is an exploratory course, which addresses the knowledge and skills important in manufacturing technology. Students study common manufacturing tools, machines, materials, and processes in the laboratory. Experiences in planning and controlling simulated manufacturing systems and projects allows students to explore the organizational structures and management strategies in manufacturing.

Course Description: This is a research activity course designed to provide an opportunity for research, design, and development activities in one or more of the technology systems of communication, computer applications, construction, energy, power, transportation, and manufacturing. Students pursue new knowledge and solve real-world problems. Activities include research, data collection, problem solving, designing, developing prototypes, and working models.

Course Description: This is an exploratory course, which addresses the utilization of materials for construction of residential and civil structures. Experience in planning and controlling construction systems and projects allows students to explore the organizational structures and management strategies in construction.