Central High

107070
Drafting
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  None

Drafting is the universal language of industry, as it is used in technical fields such as architecture, electrical, machining, and mechanical. In this course, students will become familiar with the fundamentals of drafting and the significance it has in our present way of life. Areas to be covered include sketching, mechanical drawing, pictorials, views of objects, and dimensioning. Students will use conventional techniques and/or CAD to complete drawings.

107120
Design & Technology 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  None

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of courses that provides opportunities for students to explore technologies in communications, design engineering, power, energy and transportation. Students will explore the fundamentals of Computer Aided Design Software and its application in the design process.  Students will develop the necessary skills in design and problem solving to enable them to undertake a variety of problem solving and design tasks.

107500
Construction Technology 
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  None

Students will study the construction industry and methods used in construction.  The major areas of investigation in the course are planning, designing and constructing the project.  Students will know how a building is constructed from the beginning planning to the completion of roof and interior.  Installation of mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and other systems will be studied.  Many activities will be incorporated to demonstrate and reinforce the lessons.  Students interested in engineering, architecture, and building trades careers may find this course of great benefit.  Students may be asked to purchase consumables.

107680
Robotics Technology 
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  None

The field of robotics requires a working knowledge of electronics, mechanics and software. It is usually accompanied by a large working knowledge of many subjects.  Focusing on mobile robots and using a hands-on, collaborative approach, students will be introduced to the basic concepts/systems, terminology, and programming involved in robotics.  This course will be of specific interest to students interested in applications of electronics, computer science, and physics.

108711 (fall semester) & 108712 (spring semester)
Honors Introduction to Engineering Design 
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  None

This honors course develops students' problem-solving skills, with emphasis on visualization and communication skills, using a computer and 3-D solid modeling software. The student will learn to combine models into assemblies and animate the new assembled model in order to assess operation in a practical representation. Students will also learn how to import or convert the model for visual presentation or fabrication/prototyping possibilities.  This course is part of the Project Lead the Way Pathways to Engineering Program. Students can receive 3 semester hours of transcribed college credit. A weighted grade is given for this course.

108751 (fall semester) & 108752 (spring semester)
Honors Principles of Engineering 
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  Geometry

This honors course is designed to be a broad-based survey course that will help students understand engineering, engineering technology and identify career possibilities.  Theoretical and hands-on problem-solving activities are emphasized.  In this course, the students will be able to understand 3-D modeling and general engineering design principles, mechanical assembly and design, electronic control circuits, statics, properties of materials, and engineering job opportunities.  This course is part of the Project Lead the Way Pathways to Engineering Program.  Students can receive 3 semester hours of transcribed college credit.  A weighted grade is given for this course.

108201 (fall semester) & 108202 (spring semester)
Honors Civil Engineering & Architecture
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Career & Technical Ed  
Prerequisite:  Introduction to Engineering Design, Drafting, or teacher approval

This honors course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as: The Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects, Project Planning, Site Planning, Building Design, and Project Documentation and Presentation. A weighted grade is given for this course.