Technology Education & Applied Engineering Department Courses
557135 Pre-Engineering: F-1 in Schools (Weight – 1.1)
(Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
0.5 credits
Pre-Engineering: F-1 in
Schools is an introductory-level course that explores the field of engineering.
It is project-based and developed from the international F-1 in Schools Technology
Challenge. Students in this course will design, build, and race a 1/20th scale
Formula-1 race car, powered by a CO2 cartridge. Students will utilize 3D CAD
software to design and develop their ideas into virtual models, which will then
be transformed into working models using computerized manufacturing machinery.
Basic engineering concepts, problem solving methods, teamwork, and design
techniques will be utilized throughout the course. The final performance of the
race cars will be evaluated in a class competition at the end of the course.
555135 Introduction to Technology Education (Weight –
1.1) (Grades 9, 10, 11,
12) 0.5 credits
The Introduction to
Technology Education course is an introductory-level course that explores the
world of technology. Students will learn about the five major areas of technology,
including communications, construction, manufacturing, biotechnology, and
transportation. Students will understand the impacts of current technologies on
people, the economy, and the environment. They will explore career
opportunities associated with technology and make connections to their
individual career interests. Students will develop a basic understanding
regarding the use of tools, materials, and processes as they participate in
several hands-on projects. Students will also develop skills in a variety of
computer applications and equipment, such as 3D printing and laser engraving.
555235 Electronics (Weight - 1.1) (Grades 9-12) 0.5 credits
Students interested in
careers related to electronics, computer science or engineering should elect to
take electronics. Success in our present world has become highly dependent upon
an understanding of electronics technology. The course applies and concurrently
develops secondary level knowledge and skills in STEM: science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics. This introductory course will help you understand
how many of the devices that we use every day actually work. This is a
“hands-on” class where you can develop skills with tools, machines, and
electronic test equipment. During the course, each student will actually
construct a variety of electronic circuits, while developing skills in: reading
schematics, identifying and soldering components, wiring, enclosure design, and
basic troubleshooting. Topics covered include an introduction to basic
component characteristics, sources of electricity, circuits and power, Ohm’s
law, magnetism, and simple D.C. electrical circuits. Computers are used to design
circuit boards, draw schematics and enclosure drawings, simulate circuit
functions, and perform experiments. A culminating project is required at the
end of the course to demonstrate the student’s understanding of the course
content. The major goal of this course is to provide a successful introductory
experience with electronics that can serve as a foundation for Digital
Electronics TM (DE) course in the Project Lead The Way® high school
pre-engineering program.
Introduction to Woodworking
will provide students with an introduction to basic woodworking skills &
techniques and an overall appreciation for quality workmanship. Students will
be required to process, assemble, and finish all of the parts required to
complete wood projects. Students will utilize previous knowledge of fractions
and measuring skills as they experience the processing of wood materials
through the safe use of basic hand tools and power equipment. Students may be required to pay for
materials used in individual projects depending on the materials selected.
554345 Woodworking II (Weight – 1.1) (Grades 10, 11, 12)
0.5
credits
Woodworking II will provide
students with intermediate to advanced level woodworking skills and techniques
and a further appreciation for quality workmanship. Students will be required
to process, assemble and finish various types of materials (wood, metal, glass
& plastic) necessary to complete a project. Students will experience the
processing of these materials through the safe use of basic and advanced hand
tools, power equipment and computer numerically-controlled (CNC) machines, such
as the router, metal lathe and laser engraver. Students will be required to pay for materials used in individual
projects.
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Woodworking (Successful completion of Intro. to Wood with a
grade of “C” or higher)
554331 Woodworking III (Weight - 1.2) (Grades 11, 12) 1.0 credit
(THIS
COURSE WILL NOT BE OFFERED DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR)
Woodworking III will once
again emphasize the use of machine tools but it will also involve the use of
common hand tools available for home wood shops. Wood III will be an extension
of the skills developed in the Introduction and Advanced Woodworking courses
with an increased emphasis on fine detail and accuracy. A materials fee will be
charged for this course to cover the cost of the lumber used in the class. The
cost will vary based on which project the student chooses.
Prerequisites: Successful
completion of Woodworking II (Advanced Woodworking) with a grade of “B” or
higher
556135 Digital Video Communication (Weight - 1.1) (Grades 10, 11, 12) 0.5 credits
In the Digital Video
Communication course, students will have experiences in the areas of camera
operation, script writing, audio production, and digital video editing.
Students will produce individual and group-based projects, such as 30-second
commercials, mini-movies, public service announcements, instructional videos
and other video projects.
The students will produce the
daily morning announcements in the DNN (Donegal News Network) TV Studio.
Students will be involved in all jobs and aspects involved in the television
studio including but not limited to: on-air talent, video switcher, video recording,
sound, teleprompter, computer graphics, lighting, camera operator, and
directing. Students who successfully complete the course will be better
prepared to enter a college or technical school program related to this area of
communication technology.
557221 Introduction to Engineering Design™ (IED) (Weight – 1.2)
(Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) 1.0 credit
(Project Lead the Way Course)
As the first foundation
course within the Pathways to Engineering program, Introduction to Engineering
DesignTM will involve students in using the design process, while
enriching their problem solving skills. Students will use STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) concepts to complete activities and
projects. Students will experience 3D CAD modeling software and 3D printing
technology in an engineering problem-solving environment. This course will also
put an emphasis on creating potential solutions to real-world problems and
communicating ideas to other people. You may visit www.pltw.org for more information on Project Lead the Way.
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of Academic Algebra I or Academic
Geometry with a final grade of “C” or higher, as required by the Project
Lead the Way curriculum.
557321 Principles of Engineering™ (POE) (Weight – 1.2) (Grades 10, 11, 12)
1.0
credit
(Project Lead the Way Course)
(THIS
COURSE WILL NOT BE OFFERED DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR)
As the second foundation
course within the Pathway to Engineering program, Principles of Engineering™
will expose students to major concepts encountered in college engineering
courses of study. This course builds on the STEM (science, technology, engineering,
and math) concepts and skills that students mastered in IED. Students employ
engineering and scientific principles in the solution of engineering design
problems, related to mechanisms, structural design, robotics, and ballistics. They will further develop problem-solving
skills and apply their knowledge of research and design techniques to create
solutions to various challenges, documenting their work and communicating
solutions to peers and members of the professional community. You may visit www.pltw.org for more information.
Prerequisite: Successful completion
of Introduction to Engineering Design with a final grade of "C" or
higher, as required by the Project Lead the Way curriculum.
557521 Civil Engineering and Architecture TM
(CEA) (Weight – 1.2) (Grades 10, 11,
12) 1.0 credit
(Project Lead the Way Course)
Civil Engineering and
Architecture TM (CEA), the fourth foundation course in the Pathway
to Engineering program, is the study of the design and construction of
residential and commercial building projects. The course includes an
introduction to building design and construction, including building components
and systems, structural design, storm water management, site design, utilities
and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and
construction industry. The major focus of the CEA course is to expose students
to the design and construction of residential and commercial building projects,
design teams and teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and
technical documentation. Students will use STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and math) concepts to analyze, design and build electronic and
physical models of residential and commercial facilities. You may visit www.pltw.org for
more information.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) with
a final grade of “C” or higher, as required by the Project Lead the Way
curriculum.
557421 Digital Electronics TM (DE)
(Weight – 1.2) (Grades 10, 11,
12) 1.0 credit (Project Lead the Way Course)
Digital Electronics TM
(DE), the third foundation course in the Pathway to Engineering program, is the
study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital
signals. This revolutionary advancement in electronics creates the foundation
of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop
computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. The major
focus of the Digital Electronics TM course is to expose students to
the design process of digital circuitry, teamwork, communication methods,
engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will use STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts to analyze digital
circuitry and design and build digital electronics projects. You may visit www.pltw.org for
more information.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) and
Algebra II with a final grade of “C” or higher, as required by the
Project Lead the Way curriculum.
557621 Construction Technology (Weight 1.2) (Grades 11 & 12) 1.0
credit
(THIS
COURSE WILL NOT BE OFFERED DURING THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR)
The
Construction Technology course is a cooperative program between Donegal High
School and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) training center in
Lancaster County. This course is designed to provide students with a head-start
toward a career in the construction industry. Students in this course will
learn about and apply hands-on skills used by carpenters, plumbers, and
electricians as well as basic skills related to power tool operation, workplace
safety, and employability. Students will also gain valuable first-hand
knowledge through additional experiences, such as:
●
Participating in
the construction of an outdoor storage shed
●
Completion of a
National Introductory Craft Skills Certification
●
Completion of a
Basic Occupational Safety Certification (optional)
Upon
graduation, students who successfully complete this course may choose to finish
the remainder of their formal apprenticeship training and earn a Journeyman’s
License through Associated Builders and Contractors.
Optional:
Students who successfully complete this course can pay a $25 registration fee
to Associated Builders and Contractors if they want to have their certification
information entered into the National Center for Construction Education and
Research registry.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Woodworking
with a grade of “C” or higher is preferred but not required.