Career and Technical Education
Students will build on the manual machining skills gained in Precision Metal Manufacturing I as they move into the use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining. They will study various CNC systems to differentiate the development and implementation of those systems, learn the process planning and tool selection within a CNC lab environment, learn to…
This course builds on knowledge and skills developed in Welding I. Students will develop advanced welding concepts and skills as they relate to personal and career development. They will perform advanced cutting processes and welds using a variety of materials to produce intermediate and final manufactured products. This is a capstone course for students that…
Through the implementation of the engineering design process, students will transfer academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. They will learn the function and application of the technology, tools, equipment, and materials used in robotic and automated systems as they produce and test their prototypes. They will also explore career opportunities, employer expectations,…
Students will expand on the skills developed in Robotics I as they explore artificial intelligence and programming in the robotic and automation industry. They will apply mathematics and physics to problems and will use an engineering design problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution,…
This course is an introduction to welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles andoperating procedures. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand- tool and power machine use,measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction towelding codes and standards.
Students will evaluate the function and application of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in welding. Topics will include: joint design, symbols, welds, and the concepts and intricacies of inspections and related codes. Students will analyze and demonstrate proper procedures for plasma arc cutting on metals, shielded metal arcwelding, gas metal arc welding, and…
# Certification Opportunity: Microsoft Office Expert Exam Students will develop advanced technical skills and show mastery to an industry standard through success on the Microsoft Office exams. They will develop management and communication skills as they create, interpret, and share items such as tables, charts, and
Students will analyze global trade theories, international monetary systems, trade policies, politics and laws relating to global business, as well as cultural issues, logistics, and international human resource management. Topics will include the International Monetary Fund, exchange rates, the North American Free Trade Agreement, global logistics, global advertising, and data analysis for international market potential.
Students will investigate money management from a personal financial perspective. They will learn to manage their daily finances and will study various methods of achieving short- and long-term goals, such as investing, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning.
Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. They will learn accounting terminology, the fundamental accounting equation and its application to accounting procedures, and the basic steps in the accounting cycle. This course is strongly recommended for…