ENGINEERING & INDUSTRY

Occupations in this career pathway are related to the technology necessary to design, develop, install and maintain electrical, mechanical and structural system. This career pathway includes:

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Programs & Courses

Engineering and Industry - CA003
This course explores careers in technology, industry and engineering. Students will explore entry, semi-professional and professional levels of careers through hands-on projects in the area of engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, civil and construction). This course also includes class activities, projects and speakers in the areas of engineering technology and industrial careers.

ARCHITECTURE

Technical Drafting - TI011
This class provides a solid foundation in board drafting. Students will learn the basics from complete explanations and real industry-related drafting problems. Students learn common mechanical, civil and architectural design methods. This class also covers the use of conventional methods used to generate multi-view drawings from three-dimensional concepts.

Computer Aided Design - TI020
This course is offered as dual enrollment with Glendale Community College. Computer Aided Design is an exciting course that will introduce the student to the basic concepts and skills used in industry to communicate ideas and to produce engineering drawings. Students will work with the basic drawing commands and complete self-paced projects. This course is an important stepping-stone on the way to a career in drafting, engineering or design.

Architectural Design - TI021
Architectural Design is a general education course designed to explore and acquaint the student with the field of architecture. The course explores in depth the following areas: All of the areas will be explored using CADD software Architectural Desktop 3.3 2002: Architectural Styles, Floor and Plot Plan Considerations, Floor Plans, Plot Plans/Site Plans, Elevations, Detail Sheets, Making a House Model, Drawing to Code.

Engineering Design - TI022
Engineering Design is a general education course designed to explore and acquaint the student with the field of Engineering and Engineering Drafting. The course explores in depth the following areas: Complex Orthographic and Isometric Drawings, Cam Design, Gear Design, Descriptive Geometry and Developments.

Technical Illustration - TI813
This course provides instruction in shape description, technical sketching, publication drawing, isometric, diametric, trimetric projections, electrical schematics, logic diagrams, charts and graphs, paste-up art, air brush, as well as one-, two- and three-point perspective drawing. The airbrush studies will be replaced by rendering in ACAD 2002. All of Technical Illustration will be done on the computer using ACAD 2002 and 2004 Invent and drafting software, Microsoft Photo Editor, Microsoft Office, VIZ 4, Electronic Symbol software and Snag-it screen capture software. A drafting student will essentially become skillful in the art of not only drafting out models, but applying advertising techniques to appropriately illustrate them in magazines, flyers, technical journals and publications.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Construction Technology - TI040
This course is an activity oriented class covering all parts of construction. Basics of concrete, electricity, and plumbing as well as understanding of working drawings are included. This course is recommended before taking Building.

Woodworking - TI050
Areas studied during this course will be power and stationary machine usage and safety, materials, planning projects, wood joints, assembly and finish. Skills learned can be used to build wood projects including cabinetry and wall units. This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.

Building Trades - TI051
Building teaches the skills necessary to work in the field of construction. Projects include the construction of a house that is built from the concrete slab to the finished interior. All construction phases are included. This course may be repeated for credit.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Automotive and Engine 1 - TI060
This course is an introduction to automotive systems including brakes, steering and suspension, electronics and engine performance. This class requires a great deal of lab activity.

Automotive and Engine 2 - TI061
This course is a continuation of the exploration of how the engine works. The class goes into more detail as the same components of Automotive and Engine 1. It involves working with power brake systems and antilock brake systems.

Automotive and Engine 3 - TI062
This course is for students who want to work in the automotive industry as an Engineer, Technician, Parts and Service Management, or Business Management. Students will prepare for taking the ASE national tests, entering advanced automotive training programs, and working in entry level automotive positions.