Industrial Technology

Course Code: 200100
Grade Level:  10-12 
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: One trimester/semester
CTE Pathway: Systems Diagnostics Service & Repair / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course provides an introduction to the automobile and its supporting systems from a consumer's viewpoint.  The course involves principles of operation, familiarity of basic components, and the safe performance of preventative maintenance in the following areas:  engines, electrical, ignition, fuel, lubrication, cooling, tires, and emission control.

Course Code: 200210, 200220
Grade Level:  10-12 
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Two trimesters/semesters
CTE Pathway: Systems Diagnostics Service & Repair /Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course provides information in advanced level skills required for maintenance of the automobile and its supporting systems from a technician's viewpoint.  The course expands on the principles of operation and familiarity of components, and teaches the diagnostic and service procedures required to maintain the following systems:  engines, cooling, lubrication, starting, charging, ignition, fuel, and emission control.

Course Code: 282500  (A&B)
Grade Level:  10-12 
Prerequisite: Auto I and II or consent of instructor
Length of Course: One trimester/two periods daily
CTE Pathway: Systems Diagnostics Service & Repair /Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This program leads to career opportunities in the automotive service industry and/or placement in a community college or post high school educational program.  Students will be prepared for employment in an automotive repair facility as an entry level technician.  Students will learn theory and practical repairs necessary to repair and maintain common powertrain systems with an emphasis on diagnosing and problem-solving techniques.  Special attention will be given to those areas covered in the national Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test.  Students will be encouraged to take these tests at the completion of this program.  Part of the course may be spent training in community classroom or cooperative training in a repair facility as a learning experience.  Upon completion, students may be assisted in finding employment as entry level automotive technicians or as a trainee in specialty areas such as brakes, wheel alignment, drivetrains, or other related areas.  Possible employers will be new car dealers, independent repair facilities, and specialty shops.

Course Code: 282100 
Grade Level:  11-12 or age 16
Prerequisite: Auto I and II or consent of instructor
Length of Course: One trimester/two periods daily (first trimester only)
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

The purpose of this course is to develop specific skills needed for entrance into the automotive service and repair industry as an entry level technician.  Class time will be divided between lecture, demonstration, and shop work in shop with emphasis on diagnosis, service, and repair.

Course Code: 282410, 282420
Grade Level:  11-12 or age 16
Prerequisite: Auto I and II or consent of instructor
Length of Course: One trimester/two periods daily (first trimester only)
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course is designed to give students actual “hands-on” experience in an automotive repair facility.  Each student will work as an apprentice under a certified, experienced technician.  Students will learn entry-level skills that are needed to succeed in the automotive industry.  The purpose of this class is to give students an idea of what it is like to work in the automotive industry. Upon completion, students may be assisted in finding employment as an entry level automotive technician or as a trainee in a specialty area such as brakes, wheel alignment, drivetrain service, or another related area.  Possible employers will be new car dealers, independent repair facilities, and specialty shops.

Course Code: 201500
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: One trimester
CTE Pathway: Engineering Design / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets 1 semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This is the first course in the drafting sequence.  This course is recommended for students who have a career interest in engineering, architecture, interior design, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, construction, gaming and animation, robotics and manufacturing.  Engineering Drawing & Design I will begin by exploring the fundamentals of mechanical drafting, such as sketching, 2D drawings, 3D drawings, and dimensioning.  The students will then progress to work with the latest version of 3D modeling software to produce multi-view drawings, isometric drawings, 3D models, and product designs.

Course Code: 201610, 201620
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing & Design I or consent of instructor
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Engineering Design / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets 1 year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course is recommended for the student that may have an interest in pursuing engineering or any other technically oriented career choice.  Students will increase their understanding of drawing and the design process and techniques learned in the prerequisite course.  Concepts, skills, and applications of the latest version of the computer software programs will be explored.  Students will draw several advanced mechanical and technical drawings.  The student will be required to brainstorm, engineer, and design mechanical, structural, electrical, aerospace, industrial, packaging, and manufacturing engineering products

Course Code: 201710, 201720
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing & Design II or consent of instructor
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Engineering Design / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets 1 semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course will prepare students for entry-level jobs in Computer Aided Drafting.  Using Auto CAD software, students will learn both two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing.

Course Code: 202400
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: One trimester
CTE Pathway: Welding & Materials Joining / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

The purpose of this course is to teach students to weld. This course covers safety, layout and measurement, sheet metal practice, oxyacetylene and electric arc welding procedures.  Students will also have instruction in career opportunities.

Course Code: 202100
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: One trimester
CTE Pathway: Welding & Materials Joining / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course covers safety, layout and measurement, machine shop practices, sheet metal, and foundry practice.

Course Code: 202210, 202220
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Metal I or Welding Technology
Length of Course: Two  trimester
CTE Pathway: Welding & Materials Joining 
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

Students in this course will increase their understanding of safety, machine shop practices, oxy acetylene and arc welding, and precision layout and measurement learned in the prerequisite courses.  The class will introduce new welding skills in the GMAW and GTAW welding process.  This class will also cover the techniques necessary to follow a set of plans and fabricate a specific project.  This course includes supplies to meet the curricular objectives.  However, individual student projects beyond the curricular objectives may be charged a supplies/materials fee.

Course Code: 202310, 202320
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Metal II or consent of instructor
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Welding & Materials Joining / concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course covers safety and builds on welding and machining.  Emphasis will be placed on project design, planning, and construction of a project of the student’s choice. This course includes supplies to meet the curricular objectives.  However, individual student projects beyond the curricular objectives may be charged a supplies/materials fee.

Course Code: 202510, 202520
Grade Level:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Metal III or consent of instructor
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Welding & Materials Joining / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course involves learning advanced welding techniques. These include certification requirements and advanced TIG and MIG.  Project design and fabrication will be the major emphasis of this course. This course includes supplies to meet the curricular objectives.  However, individual student projects beyond the curricular objectives may be charged a supplies/materials fee.

Course Code: 204100
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: One trimester
CTE Pathway: Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking / Residential & Commercial / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one semester of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course involves the learning of safe practices in the use of hand and power tools.  The student is instructed in planning and designing a specified project which involves the basic operations of both hand and machine tools.  The student then progresses to self-selected projects under the direction of the teacher.  Individual student projects beyond the curricular objectives may be charged a supplies/materials fee.

Course Code: 204210, 204220
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Wood I
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course is pre-vocational with emphasis on furniture and cabinet making.  The above includes both personal and school projects.  The student explores the woodworking industry as well as develops working skills and knowledge about equipment, materials, and maintenance of machine and hand tools.  Individual student projects beyond the curricular objectives may be charged a supplies/materials fee.

Course Code: 204310, 204320
Grade Level:  11, 12
Prerequisite: Wood II
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This is a course for advanced woodworking students to develop entry-level knowledge and skills in the woodworking industry.  The students will be involved in building cabinets and furniture. A portion of the program will be devoted to materials and processes of related trades and industries.  Work will consist of class discussions, field trips, and school and student projects.  Individual student projects beyond the curricular objectives may be charged a supplies/materials fee

Course Code: 204410, 204420
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Wood I
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Residential & Commercial / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

This course is designed to give the student a complete overview of the residential construction process.  It is not designed to emphasize one aspect of construction more than any other.  This course assumes the student knows and wants to begin improving his/her understanding of the construction business.

Course Code: 204810, 204820
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Wood I and Construction I
Length of Course: Two trimester
CTE Pathway: Residential & Commercial / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (g) Elective requirement

Construction II, is an overview of the construction trades, with integrated Geometry content. Students master measurement systems, safe use of hand and power tools, calculation and characteristics of materials, carpentry, framing, basic electrical wiring, plumbing, and site preparation. Coursework is project-based, developing teamwork and project management skill. The culminating project is a house that will include: concrete/masonry, framing, electrical, plumbing, and finish work. Students demonstrate responsibility for personal, occupational safety on the job site and have the opportunity to obtain OSHA cards certifying their competence