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Computer Applications (Syllabus)
Grade Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: Keyboarding
PEIMS: 11601501
Credit: 1/2-1 unit
Computer Applications is a course designed as an introduction to how the computer serves
the needs of society. This activity-based course focuses on the application of computers
in communication, energy, and production technology. Emphasis is placed on construction,
programming, equipment operation, applications, and the socioeconomic impact of computers
on industry. Students apply computer technology to computer numerically controlled
machines, artificial intelligence, modems, plotters, machine tools, robots, and
programmable controllers.
Computer Applications is taught by Richard W. Lipham
Mr. Lipham can be reached by Email at: rlipham@housotnisd.org
Engineering Principles (Syllabus)
Grade Placement 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1/2-1 unit
An overview course that introduces students to the concepts and practices that underlie careers in engineering and engineering technology. The course integrates technology, mathematics and science into pre-engineering activities. Students acquire knowledge and skills in engineering problem solving and explore requirements for engineering careers.
Engineering Principals is taught by Richard W. Lipham
Mr. Lipham can be reached by Email at: rlipham@housotnisd.org
Research Design & Development (Syllabus)
Grade Placement 11-12
Prerequisite: Any Two Technology Education courses
Credit: 1/2-1 unit
A research activity course designed to provide and opportunity for research, design and development activities in one or more of the technology education systems of communication, computer applications, construction, energy, power, transportation, and manufacturing. Students pursue new knowledge and solve real world problems. Activities include research, data collection, problem solving, designing, developing prototypes, and working with models.
Engineering Principals is taught by Richard W. Lipham
Mr. Lipham can be reached by Email at: rlipham@housotnisd.org
Manufacturing Systems is a course designed to introduce the concepts of manufacturing and construction technology. Students organize and manage a production enterprise. Students use computer equipment to design and manage production processes. Production material-processing equipment is used to produce a product. In the construction component, students focus on preconstruction, construction, and postconstruction practices and the management techniques used in the industry.
Manufacturing Systems is taught by Theodora Heath
Technology Systems is a comprehensive exploratory course designed to introduce the concepts of technology and its impact. Technology resources, processes, management, and products are studied in the areas of energy, communication, production, manufacturing, and construction technologies. Conventional and computer equipment is used as students test, analyze, design, construct or manufacture, and market a product.
Technology Systems is taught by: Theodora Heath
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