8131: General Metals (1 credit, Gr. 9-12)

This fundamental course in metals is designed to give the student a basic understanding of tools, materials, and processes of the metal working industry. Problem solving experiences will be provided in the areas of sheet metal, wrought iron, welding, and machine shop work on the lathe, mill, shaper, drill press, and finishing areas. CNC machines will be introduced in this class. Required: Safety glasses

8133: Advanced Metals (2 credits/2 periods, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in both semesters of General Metals (8131)

This advanced course in metals is designed to give the student a more in-depth understanding of tools, materials, and processes of the metal working industry. Problem solving experiences will be provided in the areas of the sheet metal, wrought iron, welding, and machine shop work on the lathe, mill, drill press, and finishing areas. The use of CNC machines will also be included in this course.

8135: Machine Technology (3 credits/3 periods, Gr. 11-12)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in both semesters of Advanced Metals (8133)

The Career Technical Educational course in Machine Technology prepares students for employment in a machine shop or related field. Each student will have the opportunity to learn how to properly operate and use the basic machines and hand tools located in most shops. The use of CNC machines will also be used to produce projects related to the industry. The correct handling and reading of precision measuring tools will be included in the course. Basic shop math and blue-print interpretation will be taught.

8137: Machine Technology II (3 credits/3 periods, Gr. 12)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in both semesters of Machine Technology (8135)

This advanced course in Machine Technology emphasizes the construction of special tools, jigs, fixtures and dyes. Each student will be able to gain additional knowledge and skills in using hand tools, precision measuring tools, and also operating the power machines. Individual study will be worked out to coincide with the special tool a student selects to construct his/her major project. The student will be taught how to interpret working drawings and construct a project to meet the drawing specifications.

ELECTIVE COURSES IN PATHWAY

8107: Machine Drafting (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in both semesters of Mechanical Drafting (8103)

This is an advanced course in drafting, emphasizing the techniques and skills gained through mechanical drafting applied to industrial parts. The course is organized as follows: drafting standards for detail drawings, technical information related to machine drafting, manufacturing process and machine drafting, drafting standards for assembly drawings, and computer graphics in machine drafting.