| Course Title |
Year |
Units |
| Exploratory Drafting/Graphic
Communication (0840) |
9,10,11,12 |
.5 |
This
one-semester course, which is open to all students,
explores the areas of mechanical drafting and graphic
communication. In this exploratory class, students will
receive one quarter of instruction in the basics of
computer aided drafting (CAD) using AutoCAD. During the
other quarter students will be introduced to the basics of
graphic design and desktop publishing.
Pre-req: None |
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| Mechanical Drafting 2 (0802) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
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This one-semester course is designed
for students who are interested in career fields ranging
from woodworking and metalworking to mechanical design and
engineering. The student will learn the required skills to
draw and understand basic mechanical and architectural
drawings. Drafting problems will be solved which will
train the student in visualization skills, abstract
thinking and problem solving. Computer-Aided-Drafting
(CAD) software will be used extensively - both 2-D AutoCAD
and 3-D Solidworks.
Pre-req: Exploratory Mechanical Drafting or consent of
instructor for seniors planning a career in engineering. |
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| Mechanical Drafting 3 (0803) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This one-semester
course extends the student's exposure to drafting problems
in a variety of applications. CAD will also continue to
be used extensively.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Mech. Drafting 2
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| Advanced Mechanical Drafting
(0804) |
11,12 |
.5 or 1 |
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This one - or two - semester course is
for students who have successfully completed Mechanical
Drafting 3 and wish to add to their drafting skills and
understanding. The class is recommended for students who
plan to continue their training at a technical school, as
well as for those who will enter a college engineering
program. The CAD programs of AutoCAD and Solidworks are
used extensively. Five college credits are available at
MATC to students who earn a "B" or higher in this class -
"Introduction to AutoCAD": 2 credits, and "Technical
Drafting 1": 3 credits.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Mech. Drafting 3
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| Architectural Drafting
1-2 (0808) |
11,12 |
.5 or 1 |
|
*Note: This one- or two-semester course
is open to juniors and seniors who have completed Exp.
Drafting, Housing and Interior Design, or the exploratory
art courses of Drawing/Sketching or Mixed Media.
The first semester emphasizes architectural drafting
practices and techniques. The second semester focuses on
architectural design and ends in the planning and design
of a single family home. Students are introduced to
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
Pre-req: Exploratory Mechanical Drafting, Housing and
Interior Design, or the exploratory art courses of
Drawing/Sketching or Mixed Media |
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| Advanced Architectural
Drafting (0810) |
12 |
.5 or 1 |
|
This one- or two-semester course is for
students who have successfully completed
Architectural Drafting 2 and wish to add to their drafting
skills and understanding. Students do extensive drafting
on the computer (CAD). The class is recommended for
students who plan to continue their training at a
technical school as well as those who will enter a college
architectural or architectural engineering program.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Architectural Drafting 2 |
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| Graphic Communication 2
(0842) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
Graphic
Communication 2 is a one-semester course offered to
students who have successfully completed Exploratory
Graphic Communication and who are interested in exploring
graphic design and desktop publishing as a potential
career. Students will use their artistic talents to create
graphic design projects using Adobe PageMaker,
Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Exploratory Graphic
Communication |
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| Graphic Communication 3
(0843) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This
one-semester course is offered to students who have
successfully completed Graphic Communication 2. Students
will incorporate digital photography and scanned images
into Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in a variety of
challenging graphic design projects. Students with
creative ability and who wish to pursue a career in
graphic design will benefit from this course.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Graph. Comm. 2 |
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| Advanced Graphic Communication
(0844) |
11,12 |
.5 or 1 |
This one- or two-semester
course is for students who have successfully completed
Graph. Comm. 3 and who show a definite desire, interest,
and aptitude for printing. Students are assigned actual
printing jobs within the high school and in the community
at large. This course is designed for students who plan
to pursue printing as a career and wish to continue their
education at a technical school upon graduation.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Graph. Comm. 3 |
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| Exploratory Shop: Wood/Metals
(0820) |
9,10,11,12 |
.5 |
|
This one-semester class is open to all
students and is designed to give both boys and girls an
opportunity to explore their interests in working with
wood and metal. Students will learn fundamental skills and
machine operation in each subject area. Primary emphasis
is given to helping students determine their interest and
God-given abilities in each of these manufacturing areas.
Pre-req: None |
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| Wood 2 (0822) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This one-semester
course is for those who have completed the exploratory
wood course, and is designed to give students an introduction
to machine woodworking. Areas of focus are machine operation,
safety, and project construction.
Computer-Aided-Machining is also introduced. Proper design, planning,
and processing of wood and plastic materials are emphasized.
Students considering a career in wood-related industries -
furniture manufacturing, cabinet and millwork, etc. - will
benefit from this class.
Pre-req: Exploratory Wood |
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| Wood 3 (0823) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
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This one-semester course extends the
skills and knowledge learned in Wood 2. The vocational
fields of laminate and solid surface fabrication,
finishing, and furniture-related construction processes
are introduced and highlighted. The student also continues
to progress in the use of the computer-aided equipment -
router and lathe. The course concludes with
mass-production processing using a team approach. Students
considering a career in wood-related industries -
furniture manufacturing, laminate fabrication, cabinet and
mill work, etc. - will benefit from this class.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Wood 2 |
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| Construction Skills (0825) |
11,12 |
.5 |
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This one-semester course exposes a
student to a variety of careers in the construction field.
Through a number of hands-on experiences, students explore
fields such as masonry, carpentry, and house wiring. A
major part of the class is the construction of a shed or
small cabin.Pre-req: Wood 2 or approval of the
instructor |
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| Advanced Wood (0826) |
11,12 |
1 |
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This one-year advanced course is
designed for the serious woodworking student who is
planning on an apprenticeship program or technical school
enrollment after high school. The student develops
increased competence in planning and building more
difficult projects. Advanced wood finishing techniques are
learned and applied. Further Computer-Aided-Machining is
also emphasized. Typical projects chosen and made by the
students are gun cabinets, tables, clocks, entertainment
centers, etc.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Wood 3 and
Exploratory Mechanical Drafting |
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| Metals 2 (0862) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This one-semester
course is for students who have completed the Exploratory
Metals class. The course is designed to build on interests
and skills in the metal working trades. Students will
work on projects in machining, sheet metal, welding and
foundry.
Pre-req: Exploratory Metals |
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| Metals 3 (0863) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This one-semester
course is open to those students who have successfully
completed Metals 2. Exploratory Mech. Drafting is strongly
recommended. New technologies in metal working and plastics
are emphasized.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Metals 2 |
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| Advanced Metals (0864) |
11,12 |
.5 or 1 |
This one- or two-semester
course is open to students who have successfully completed
Metals 3 and Exploratory Mechanical Drafting. Students
will further their skills in Metal working and design
by solving a variety of problems related to manufacturing.
Students who plan a career in engineering or metals technology
would benefit from this course.
Pre-req: Successful completion of Metals 3 and Exploratory
Mechanical Drafting |
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| Small Engines (0881) |
11,12 |
.5 |
This one-semester
course is designed to introduce the student to understanding
the operation of small gasoline engines, 2 and 4 cycle.
Repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety in operation
are covered. Students disassemble and reassemble several
small engines.
Pre-req: None |
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| Cooperative Industrial
Education |
12 |
1 or 2 |
| This one-or two-semester
course is open to Trade and Technical Education or Family and Consumer
Education students who have successfully completed appropriate
course work in their department as determined by the co-op
coordinator. Work experience is provided through a local
business that will train students in a variety of skills.
Students interested in this course are required to submit
an application (available in the Guidance Office) to the
coordinator, Mr. Haakenson. |
