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Technology Elective Courses

For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.

831 Electricity/Electronics I
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
Electricity/Electronics I is designed to introduce students to the practical concepts of electricity and electronics. Primary areas of study include the use of electrical/electronic equipment in industry and the home. Each student will have the opportunity to test, repair, and construct electrical apparatus. A segment of the course will be devoted to the construction of a motorized vehicle and the study and experimentation of electrical motors.

835 Technology & Electronics (Dieruff)
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grade 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
Technology & Electronics teaches students preparing for a career in technology, fundamentals of analog and digital electronics as well as basic circuitry. Students build electrical projects and do many hands on activities. Computer aided instruction will be used extensively for the study of fundamental analog electronics. Students interested in the Information Technology Academy are encouraged to take this course.

861 Visual Communication (Dieruff)
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
Visual Communication emphasizes computer graphic design, introductory mechanical drawing concepts and silk screening procedures.

881 Computer Architecture (Dieruff)
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 10 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
Computer Architecture involves the study of computer hardware, operating systems, and introductory networking. Students build and upgrade computers and learn operating systems. Students interested in the Information Technology Academy are encouraged to take this course.

882 Computer Networking (Dieruff)
Prerequisite: Computer Architecture and/or teacher approval
Grade 11, 12 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
This course involves the study of computer networks. Students learn networking terminology and configurations of both local area and wide area networks.