Welcome to the Technology and Engineering Education Department!
The Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) Department focuses on the exploration of the self in relation to the world of work. Students discover their interests, talents, abilities, and the niches where their talents and abilities might best be used. TEE also equips students with research skills to enable them to form a realistic picture of job opportunities. In essence, TEE brings greater satisfaction and relevance to career choices. Technology and Engineering Education better prepares students for all post-high school opportunities. Whether moving on to further education, training or employment, every student moves through curriculum-based career awareness, exploration, planning, and preparation leading to a realistic individualized career plan which is compatible with the student's abilities, aptitudes, and interests.
Course Descriptions:
Independent Study
If a student has completed all available classes within the Technology & Engineering Department Program of Study and wishes to continue learning in a certain topic, he/she may qualify to earn credits through an independent study with a technical education teacher. Please refer to “General Information” section in the front of this book for specific requirements to participate in this option.
Youth Apprenticeship
The Youth Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity for students to start preparing for a career while still in high school. This one- or two-year program provides the opportunity for earning an hourly wage while learning from skilled professionals. Excused time from school is optional. Students completing the program will receive a certificate of occupational proficiency from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program requires the student to meet entry criteria. Students must have a high interest in the Technology and Engineering field (automotive technician, manufacturing, drafting and welding), be on track to graduate, have adequate transportation, obtain parental permission, have a good attendance record, and be willing to submit to an application and interview process. Applicants are approved for the program on a case-by-case basis.
Introduction to Wood Technology
This would be an activity-based course where students would learn about wood, wood processes, and the wood manufacturing that takes place here in Wisconsin and the United States. Students would be required to complete several projects using the processing equipment in the wood technology lab. Equipment covered in this course will include the wood lathe, band saw, table saw, jointer, surfacer, drill press, router, various hand tools, and related computer work. We will also be using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to make use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment in the woods lab. Students will be expected to pay for materials involved in personal projects (3 projects = $10-15).
Home Servicing
Home Servicing is a course designed to help the potential homeowner or renter with his/her common home problems. This course includes basic repairs, remodeling and home maintenance through the use of hands-on experiences. Each activity can be individually designed to fit the needs and desires of every student. This is an experience in real life homeowner problems that all people will face in future years. Activities include roofing, finishing and refinishing, electricity, plumbing, framing, trim and much more.
Cabinetmaking/Woodworking
Prerequisite: Intro to Wood Technology. Cabinetmaking is a beginning woodworking course designed to give each student an opportunity to develop skills using tools and machines located in most cabinetry and home shops. Concepts covered in the course include safety, design, planning and estimating, wood types, wood materials, machine operation, joinery, and finishing techniques. Each student will be required to complete several instructor-selected activities to gain required skills. Students who complete required learning activities may design and build a project of his / her own choice. We will also be using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to make use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment in the woods lab. Students will be expected to pay for materials involved in personal projects (first 2 projects = $20-40).
Residential Construction
Prerequisite: Intro to Wood Technology, Home Servicing OR Instructor Approval. Residential Construction allows each student to experience how small construction activities combine to complete a structure. Students may build a small structure to learn framing. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, finish carpentry and other aspects related to the construction industry will be covered. Skills and accuracy will be stressed and challenged. This class will allow students to see how all areas of construction must work together to succeed in the building of a project.
Building Trades
Prerequisite: Home Servicing OR Residential Construction. Students will build a residential building to learn framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, finish carpentry, and all aspects that relate to residential construction. Before the job is started, the instructor, students, advisory committee members and a school officials will meet to decide on the style and location of the building. Each student will be working on carpentry for new construction. Skills and accuracy required.
Introduction to Engineering Design
This course is a basic introduction to engineering for all students. Students who complete this course will learn the concepts necessary in order to develop their ideas into solutions that will improve our lives. Exciting hands-on learning activities like data comparison of heart rates, rating consumer products, destructive testing, and 3D solid modeling apply math, science, history, and English content from other courses in a STEM experience. This is a great course for students to develop their creative ideas and make them into reality!
Drafting and Computer-aided Design 1
This course covers the basic CAD principles and practices that are used in industry today. The goal is to develop critical thinking skills via technical prints and drawing. The main tool that is used for this course is SolidWorks, which students will work towards becoming an industry recognized “Certified SolidWorks Mechanical Design Associate”. Students will create three-dimensional parts, assemblies, and drawings that will be 3D printed to make them into reality. Students will also create a brief floor plan using SoftPlan, which will allow the students to do a three-dimensional work through of the house they create.
Computer-aided Design 2 - Architectural
Prerequisites: CAD 1. If you enjoyed Drafting and CAD this course for you! The course study is intended to build on knowledge learned in CAD 1 and expand it even further. Students will work towards becoming an industry recognized “Certified SolidWorks Mechanical Design Professional”, the step above the Associate level certification earned in CAD 1. Students will create advanced three-dimensional parts, complex assemblies, and design their own parts to be 3D printed. We will also be using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to make use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment in the Woods Lab. The use of architectural planning software will also be utilized and designs for the next building trades house will be made in the class. Turn a house plan into reality in the course!
Advanced Technical Design
Prerequisites: CAD 1 & CAD 2 or teacher recommendation. If you enjoyed SolidWorks or Softplan in CAD 1 or CAD 2 this course for you!
Principles of Engineering
This class satisfies a required Science credit to graduate from Portage High School; is NOT considered a college laboratory science admission credit.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design (Drafting and CAD 1 recommended but not required). This course is a team based advanced course designed to develop problem-solving skills by solving real-world problems using scientific principles. Through the use of theory and practical hands-on experiences, students address the emerging social and political consequences of technological change. One of the hands-on learning experiences in this course covers robotics and the VEX Challenge, which is a competition between robots built in class. This course is designed for students interested in the engineering field or applying math and science content to solve problems. Professional engineers as guest speakers and field trips to engineering universities will also be included in this course.
Materials and Processes
This is an activity-based course where students learn about metal, processes and manufacturing. Students will complete projects in welding, machine tool, sheet metal and computer-controlled equipment. In this course students will use lathes, milling machines, various welders, precision measuring instruments, CNC mills, sheet metal equipment and various hand tools.
Manufactured Technologies
(Computer Integrated Manufacturing)
Prerequisites: Materials & Processes or Principles of Engineering. If you enjoyed machine tool in Materials and Processes, this is the class for you. Students will spend half of the course using manual mills, lathes, drill presses and surface grinders to produce various projects. The other half of the course, students will be required to complete projects using 2-axis CNC, 3-axis CNC, and CAD/CAM software. Students will receive credit, with a C or higher grade point, at Madison Area Technical College in the Machine Tool 1A program. Industry tours are part of the Manufacturing class.
Welding Fabrication
Prerequisites: Materials & Processes. Welding Fabrication students will learn five major welding processes and related fabrication processes. Students will be required to meet welding competencies in stick, wire and TIG welding processes as well as plasma cutting processes. Projects will include the welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. In addition, students will learn the safe use of oxy-fuel cutting, metal shears and power hand tools. Students will also be required to complete projects using CNC plasma cutting. During the course, selected exercises will be completed so students will learn basic competencies in the five major welding processes. If time permits, individual projects will be allowed. Students will receive credit, with a C or higher grade point, at Madison Area Technical College in the Welding Technician Program. Industry tours are part of the Welding Fabrication class.
STEM Manufacturing
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Instructor approval
This course is required while participating in the 10th Grade STEM Program.
The 10th Grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Program is a unique opportunity for students to start preparing for a career in manufacturing, engineering, and other skilled trades while still in high school. This one-year program provides the opportunity for 10th grade students to be engaged in an “in-house” manufacturing experience where individuals will fill specific roles within the organization in order to collectively produce a marketable product and/or service. The program will run for two consecutive periods each day. Participation in the program will be based on an application, recommendation, and an interview process for limited enrollment. Applications may be obtained from a Tech Ed teacher. Students will earn core course credits in Mathematics and Science and are required to take a recommended math course concurrently with the STEM Manufacturing class. The core courses taught within the STEM Program include Machine Tool Math and Physical Science. A combination (as needed) of Technical Education skills in Machine Tooling, Electronics, Woodworking, Automotive, and Principles of Engineering will be relied upon and taught for the success of the program.
Advanced Topics in Manufacturing
Prerequisites: Manufacturing Technologies or Welding Fabrication. This course is for students who would like to extend their knowledge in Welding, Machining, CNC, and industrial automation. This is a self-paced lab-based class where students will work in the lab every day. Students will be able to develop their own curriculum by selecting the projects and labs they want to study more in-depth and strengthen those skill sets. It is a unique opportunity for students to determine the areas they are most interested in pursuing in greater depth than can be done in the existing classroom offerings.
Power and Energy Technology
Note: Priority given to 9/10/11 grade students (if class does not fill, 12th grade students may take class). Power & Energy Technology is a laboratory-based course. During the first semester, the students will learn basic power and energy principles, disassemble/assemble a school-owned small gasoline engine and be introduced to some basic electricity. During the second semester, the student will learn the theory, operation, and proper maintenance procedures of a small gasoline engines by performing maintenance on various outdoor power equipment products of their choice, along with using hydraulic and pneumatic trainers to study theories of operation. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) examination.
Consumer Auto Maintenance
STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO TAKE AUTO TECHNOLOGY 1 SHOULD NOT TAKE THIS COURSE.
Consumer Auto Maintenance is a laboratory-based course designed for students without any mechanical experience or who have never taken an automotive class before. Not only does the course help you become a better consumer, but you will also learn how to perform various maintenance tasks on your own vehicle that will save you money in the future. This course will also help you understand buying and selling an automobile, insurance, and car dealerships.
Automotive Technology I
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Power & Energy Technology.
STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO TAKE AUTO TECH 1 SHOULD NOT TAKE CONSUMER AUTO MAINTENANCE. Auto Technology I is a laboratory based course designed to introduce you to automotive maintenance, repair, and diagnosing. The first semester will include automotive history, automotive maintenance, repair, and online service manuals. During the second semester, the student will learn diagnostic skills that include scan operation, engine theory and operation, transmission service, and wheel alignment. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) examination.
Automotive Technology II
Prerequisite: Auto Technology I or teacher recommendation.
THIS COURSE MEETS FOR 2 PERIODS PER DAY. During the first semester of this laboratory-based course, the student will learn to diagnose and repair systems such as fuel, ignition, cooling, charging, starting, and other various electrical systems of the vehicle. During the second semester, the student will learn about automobile support systems such as engines, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, heating, and air conditioning. Students will also have the opportunity to rebuild an engine and/or transmission. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) examination, and are also strongly encouraged to take part in Youth Apprenticeship.
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