Manufacturing & Engineering

Subject	Sem 1 Course No.	Sem 2 Course No.	Year	Prerequisites, Recommendation, and Related Information
Photographic Tech 1	VT709	VT710	9-12	None
Photographic Tech 2		VT712	9-12	Photographic Tech 1
*Machine Tech 1	VT719		10-12	None
*Machine Tech 2		VT722	10-12	Machine Technology 1
*CNC Machine Mfg 1	VT071		11-12	Machine Technology 1 & Machine Technology 2
*CNC Machine Mfg 2		VT072	11-12	CNC Manufacturing 1
*CNC Advanced Mfg	VT073	VT074	12	CNC Machine 1&2; co-requisite with CNC Tech Math
*CNC Apprenticeship	VT075	VT076	12	Must be concurrently enrolled in CNC Advanced Manufacturing; application required
*Welding 1	VT755		11-12	Machine Technology 1 recommended
*Welding 2		VT756	11-12	Welding 1
Advanced Welding	VT895	VT896	12	Welding 1/Welding 2
Welding Apprenticeship	VT897	VT898	12	Must be enrolled in Advanced Welding
Wood Production Technology	VT759	VT760	9-12	None
Wood Technology 2		VT762	9-12	Wood Production Technology required
*Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)	VT495	VT496	9-10	Counselor/Teacher recommendation required Algebra
Principles of Engineering (POE)	VT497	VT498	10-12	Introduction to Engineering Design required
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)	VT503	VT504	11-12	Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering required
Civil Engineering and Architecture	VT491	VT492	11-12	Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering required
Please Note: Departmental honors in Industrial Technology will be awarded to: Each senior evaluated on academic excellence, broad participation in the department, cooperation, attendance patterns, work habits and attitudes. Departmental honors in Engineering will be awarded to seniors enrolled in 8 semesters of PLTW Engineering courses maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the courses. *Machine Technology 1 (ENGT 104) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *Machine Technology 2 (ENGT 180) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *CNC Machine Manufacturing 1 (TMAT 101) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *CNC Machine Manufacturing 2 (ENGT 186) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *CNC Advanced Manufacturing (ENGT 187) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *Welding 1 (WLD 101, WLD 102) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *Welding 2 (WLD 120) is dual credit with Black Hawk College. *Introduction to Engineering Design (IED), (ENGT 100, 101, 102) is an articulated credit with Black Hawk College for students in the CNC program.

 

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 1 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course introduces students to digital photography, software, and the elements and principles of design. Students will learn the difference between taking photos and making photos. They will make photos using their cell phones. Students will use and manipulate photos using computer programs and processes to create expressive projects. Students will be able to describe their work and the work of others in critiques. Students will explore career opportunities in related fields. Students will develop compositions for themselves, the class, and the school.  This course satisfies Technical Concentration requirements.  (ST# 1154A001)

PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY 2 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course expands student learning into the concepts and processes of photo manipulation through complex composite images, special effects, color balancing and image/text integration.  Students will apply these skills to projects and advance their artistic expression. Students will learn how to stage a photoshoot and complete one on their own. Students will develop compositions for themselves, the class, and the school, and prospective career avenues. This course satisfies Technical Concentration requirements.  Successful completion of Photographic Technology I required.  (ST# 11154A002)

MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 1 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This is an orientation course covering the following units: teVT503chnology, management, materials and processes, research and development, production, marketing and service.  Machine Technology will introduce the student to the basic concepts of manufacturing products of metal.  The student will be exposed to the lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinders and the foundry.  Learning will take place through the construction of products along with lectures, demonstrations, and visual aids.  THE STUDENT: This course is designed to be exploratory for the student who is interested in knowing how a product is developed from an idea to a finished item.  Satisfies Technical Concentration requirements.  Students will supply their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore or from local vendors at a nominal cost.  Students enrolled in this course can also take the course as a Black Hawk College dual credit course.  A fee is required for students taking the course as a dual credit. (ST# 13203A001)

MACHINE TECHNOLOGY 2 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  In Machine Technology 2 the students will develop greater skills and understanding of machine metal working processes.  More complex set-ups, measuring and machining will take place in a laboratory setting.  THE STUDENT: This course will be of interest to any student whose occupational goals involve the student of manufacturing.  Occupational goals may include employment, continuing education and apprenticeship training, trade school or baccalaureate degree.  Satisfies Technical Concentration requirements.  Students will supply their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore or from local vendors at a nominal cost.  Students enrolled in this course can also take the course as a Black Hawk College dual credit course.  A fee is required for students taking the course as a dual credit. (ST# 13203A002)

CNC MACHINE MANUFACTURING 1 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to computer numeric control machines used in manufacturing today.  Students will learn the basic G and M coding used to create basic parts on the CNC Mill and CNC Lathe.  CNC Manufacturing will reinforce the understanding of safety, blueprint reading, tolerancing, maintenance, and precision measuring. THE STUDENT: Must have excelled in Machine Tech 1 and Machine Tech 2 or Intro to Engineering Design. Students will provide their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore and from local vendors at a nominal cost.  Dual Credit with Black Hawk College is available. (ST# 13203A005)

CNC MACHINE MANUFACTURING 2 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: The CNC Manufacturing technology class will allow the students to gain a greater understanding of computer numerical control machines.  The students will learn advanced application of G and M coding for more complex parts to be created on CNC lathe and CNC Mill.  The operator of the machine will learn set-up, offsets, and inspection of the part being produced.  The students will also seek shadowing opportunities with local manufacturing CNC operators.  Occupational goals are to be able to do the CNC tasks that are required on a day to day basis at the local manufacturing companies. Student: Must have excelled in CNC Manufacturing Technology I. Students will provide their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore and from local vendors at a nominal cost.  Dual Credit with Black Hawk College is available. (ST# 13203A006)

CNC ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The CNC Advanced Manufacturing Technology class will allow the students to gain a greater understanding of CNC lathes and CNC vertical milling machines.  The student will learn advanced applicationS of G and M coding for more complex parts to be created on CNC lathes and CNC mills.  The operator of the machine will learn advanced set-ups, offsetting, maintenance, mass production, and inspection of the part being produced.  The student should be concurrently enrolled in the CNC Apprenticeship course, where the advanced manufacturing curriculum supports the student’s work experience with local manufacturing CNC operators.  Additionally, students must be concurrently enrolled in CNC Tech Math, which will meet in the CNC lab.  Occupational goals are to be able to do the CNC tasks that are required on a day to day basis at the local manufacturing companies. Student: Must have excelled in CNC Manufacturing Technology I. Students will provide their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore and from local vendors at a nominal cost.  Dual Credit with BHC is available and encouraged. (ST# 13204A000)

CNC APPRENTICESHIP - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is the culminating high school experience for students who have taken the CNC Manufacturing Course sequence through their sophomore and junior years.  Instruction for this course will take place outside the school setting at an industry location in the greater Quad City area.  Students will be selected for this course through an application and pairing process near the end of the junior year, and on-the-job work experience and training will begin as a full-time summer job between the junior and senior years.  This placement will continue through the senior year for course credit.  Students should anticipate the full apprenticeship experience to take 3-4 years beyond high school graduation to complete.  Apprenticeship completion will result in federally registered certification for CNC Set-Up Programmer Milling and Turning through the Department of Labor, and carries with it articulated credit from Black Hawk College (DOL Program #2019-IL-73039).  Students must be concurrently enrolled in CNC Advanced Manufacturing (VT073/074) in order to qualify for this course.  Further program details are available through the building principal or the course instructor.  (ST# 13998A000)

WELDING 1 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a welding course for the beginner. The course covers the basic arc welding process and provides the fundamentals and skills necessary to produce quality welds. All types of welding joints are covered and welds are made in the flat & horizontal positions. Special attention is given to safety habits for both types of welding, welding rod classification and welding machine settings. THE STUDENT: This is a general education course of interest to all students. The course is designed essentially to train persons for further skill development in the field of industrial welding. It is also a course of interest to students interested in the mechanical engineering degree because of its involvement with metallurgy and the science of joining metals using the welded fabrication process. It may interest some students avocationally through hobby interest into joining of metals into varying art forms. Satisfies Technical Concentration requirements. COST: Students must provide appropriate clothing. Students will supply their own safety glasses. Safety glasses are available in the bookstore or from local vendors at a nominal cost. (ST# 13207A001)  

WELDING 2 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The students will become familiar with metallic inert gas welding.  The course also allows the student to observe the test of their work in the tensile and compression tester to determine the strength of their welds.  THE STUDENT: This is a general education course of interest to all students.  The course is designed to train persons for further skill development in the field of industrial welding.  It is also a course of interest to students interested in a mechanical engineering degree because of its involvement with metallurgy and the science of joining metals using the welded fabrication process.  It may interest some students through hobby interests into joining metal into various art forms.  Satisfies Technical Concentration requirements.  COST: Students must provide appropriate clothing.  Students will supply their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore or from local vendors at a nominal cost.  Students enrolled in this course can also take the course as a Black Hawk College dual credit course.  A fee is required for students taking the course as a dual credit. (ST# 13207A002)

ADVANCED WELDING - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The Advanced Welding class will allow the students to gain a greater understanding of production welding in all areas.  The student will learn advanced applications of mig welding for more complex parts to be created in a production setting.  The welder will learn advanced set-ups, weld symbols, blueprint reading, maintenance, mass production, and inspection of the part being produced.  The student should concurrently be enrolled in the Welding Apprenticeship course, where the advanced curriculum supports the student's work experience with a local welding company.  Occupational goals are to be able to do the welding tasks that are required on a day to day basis at the local companies.  THE STUDENT:  Must have excelled in welding 1 and welding 2. Students will provide their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore and from local vendors at a nominal cost. (ST# 13208A000)

WELDING APPRENTICESHIP - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is the culminating high school experience for students who have taken Welding 1 and Welding 2 Course sequence through their sophomore and junior years.  Instruction for this course will take place outside the school setting at an industry location in the greater Quad City area.  Students will be selected for this course through an application and pairing process near the end of the junior year, and on-the-job work experience and training will begin as a full-time summer job between the junior and senior years.  This placement will continue through the senior year for course credit.  Students should anticipate the full apprenticeship experience to take 3-4 years beyond high school graduation to complete.  Apprenticeship completion will result in federally registered certification for Welder, Combination through the Department of Labor, and carries with it articulated credit from Black Hawk College (DOL Program #2019-IL-73039).  Students must be concurrently enrolled in Advanced Welding (ST# 13248A002) in order to qualify for this course.  Further program details are available through the building principal.

WOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This is an orientation course covering the following units: technology, management, materials and processes, research and development, production, marketing and service.  Production Technology will introduce the student to the basic concepts of manufacturing products of wood.  The student will be exposed to the basic hand and machine tools.  This course covers the basic information necessary to benefit the interests as well as the methods of manufacturing.  THE STUDENT: This course is designed to be exploratory for the student who is interested in knowing how a product is developed from an idea to a finished item.  Satisfies Technical Orientation requirement.  Students will supply their own safety glasses.  Safety glasses are available in the bookstore or from local vendors at a nominal cost.  (ST# 13052A001)

WOOD TECHNOLOGY 2 - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This is a follow-up course in machine woodworking in which a student may increase their knowledge of machine operations, furniture construction methods and application of finish by spraying.  Special attention will be given to those machine operations necessary in the carpentry field.  Particular emphasis is placed on the safe operation of rotating equipment.  Cabinet furniture is used as a media for training so it would benefit students interested in the aesthetic of design as well as the mechanics of construction.  THE STUDENT: This course is part of general education.  It would be of interest to students both vocationally and avocationally.  It has value for the student who has access to power woodworking equipment in the home as well as the student who is contemplating entry into the building trades.  Satisfies Technical Concentration requirements. Students will supply their own safety glasses. Safety glasses are available in the bookstore or from local vendors at a nominal cost.  (ST# 17007A001)

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This entry level Engineering course is a project based class.  Students will use a 3-D Modeling CAD program in designing projects.  Students will learn proper drafting techniques used in industry.  Projects will be researched from concept sketching, detailed design, market and component research, cost and production analysis and marketing.  Students will be introduced to various careers in engineering and develop a portfolio.  This is a challenging course of highly motivated students interested in pursuing a career in engineering. (ST# 21006A001)

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE) - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This entry level Engineering course introduces students to the application of engineering systems.  Students will participate in hands-on activities and projects to apply mathematical and scientific concepts.  This course includes the study of mechanics, thermodynamics, controls, strength and property of materials.  Students will prepare records and presentations on activities and projects.  This is the second course in a sequence for highly motivated students interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  (IED required) (ST# 21004A001)

COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM) - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This secondary level Engineering course allows students to study and apply prior skills to manufacturing techniques.  Students will participate in hands-on activities and projects to apply mathematical and scientific concepts.  This course includes lessons and projects utilizing computer modeling, CNC machining, robotics and computer integrated manufacturing, CAM systems and flex manufacturing systems.  Students will prepare and produce individual and team centered projects demonstrating the concepts and techniques taught in this course.  This is the third course in a sequence for highly motivated students interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  (Grade level 11-12, IED & POE required.)  (ST# 21010A001)

CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE - GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This secondary Engineering course is the final course in the PLTW sequence.  Students will learn important aspects of building and site design and development.  They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software.  This course is for highly motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering and/or construction management.  (Grade level 11-12, IED & POE required) (ST#21011A001)