This exploratory course addresses the knowledge and skills important in manufacturing technology. Students study common manufacturing tools, machines, materials, and processes in the laboratory. Laboratory experiences in planning and controlling simulated manufacturing systems and projects allow students to explore the organizational structures and management strategies in manufacturing. Lab projects will focus on woodworking and metal fabricating skill development. This exploratory course addresses the utilization of materials for construction of residential and civil structures.
Students study and use common construction tools, machines, materials, and processes.
Experiences in planning and controlling construction systems and projects allow students to explore the organizational structures and management strategies in construction. Lab projects will focus on those developing knowledge and skills relating to those in private and civil construction. This exploratory course provides experiences in energy, power, and transportation technologies and how they are utilized to serve the needs and wants of society. Students study the characteristics, availability, conversion, control, transmission, and storage of energy and power. Principles of radiant, electrical, fluid, and mechanical power, and land, air, sea, and space transportation are studied.