Oakmont Regional High School

TEC 0820 Wood Technology (Grades 9-12)         Everyday Full Semester 1.00 Credit

Students design and construct a series of projects using woodworking tools and equipment. Emphasis will be placed on designing, planning, and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment to construct quality wood products. The team approach to problem-solving will be used in order to create a manufacturing production sequence with an emphasis on problem-solving through critical thinking and communication. 

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Carpentry, Manufacturing, Engineering, Architecture, Theater Set Design

*Safe, respectful, and responsible behavior in the fabrication shop is essential. In addition to a grade of 75 or higher, students must consistently demonstrate safe, respectful, and responsible behavior throughout the course to be eligible to advance to upper-level courses in the fabrication shop. 

TEC 0822 Materials and Construction (Grades 10-12)        Everyday          Full Semester          1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Woodworking Technology (75 average or better and teacher recommendation)

Students will be immersed in the study of all materials, their properties, characteristics, and appropriate uses by designing and fabricating multiple projects. Students will learn fabrication, machining, and assembly techniques and skills. Students will also learn the basics of residential construction as well as the skills necessary for commercial construction. Students will demonstrate responsibility by being flexible and adaptable while working independently and collaboratively to accomplish tasks. 

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Carpentry, Residential Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Architecture, Theater Set Design

Certification: Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to earn OSHA 10 certification.

TEC 0832 Communications Technology (Grades 9-12)       Everyday        Full Semester       1.00 Credit

This is a project-based course that focuses on the various ways we communicate. The content explored includes electronics, web design, animation, video production, photography, audio systems, and social media. Students will enhance their critical thinking skills as they communicate through various forms of media.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Media Production (Video & Audio), Photography, Electronics, Computer Science, Broadcasting

TEC 0834 Media Production (Grades 10-12)                 Everyday        Full Semester       1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Communications Technology (75 average or better) or OTV (teacher recommendation)

This second-level communications course focuses on content creation for multiple platforms. Camera operation, editing, shot composition, script writing, lighting, remote shooting, directing, content distribution, and many other areas will be discussed and experienced through content created by students. This course will help provide a foundation of information and skills that will assist those students who are considering a career path in the field of media production, broadcasting, or content creation.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Media Production (Video & Audio), Electronics, Broadcasting

TEC 0828 Design Technology (Grades 9-12)                 Everyday                 Full Semester          1.00 Credit

In this course, students will learn techniques and develop the skills that designers, engineers, and architects use to plan projects. Students will learn instrument drawing (drafting) as well as computer-aided design (CAD). Throughout the course, students will enhance their critical thinking and communication skills as they design, construct, and test their solutions to multiple design challenges.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Construction, Design, Carpentry, Robotics, and other fields that emphasize problem-solving

TEC 0852 Engineering Design (Grades 10-12)                Everyday              Full Semester              1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Design Technology (75 average or better)

In this course, students will learn the methods used by engineers to solve design, manufacturing, and construction problems. Students completing this course will become proficient in computer-aided design (CAD). Critical thinking skills are developed and reinforced throughout this course as students are tasked with designing, fabricating, and testing robots. Students in this class also compete in our annual Vex Robotics Competition. Students in this course also have the opportunity to gain a certification in CAD. 

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Construction, Design, Carpentry, Robotics, and other fields that emphasize problem-solving

Certification: Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to earn the Onshape Associate Certification.

TEC 0854 Architectural and Interior Design (Grades 10-12)       Everyday      Full Semester      1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Design Technology (75 average or better)

This computer-aided drafting (CAD) course is based on the study of architectural design. Students will create projects that incorporate landscape architecture, kitchen design, bathroom design, structural layout, interior design, building codes, cost estimating, and general residential construction. Throughout this course, students will be asked to rely on their critical thinking skills to understand and design within building codes and specifications. 

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing, Construction, Design, Carpentry, Interior Design

TEC 0880 Advanced Engineering and Robotics Honors (Grades 11-12)  Everyday  Full Semester  1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Engineering Design (75 average or better)

Students in this third-level engineering design course will be challenged to invent, innovate, and problem-solve as they design, build, and program several autonomous devices that will react to their environment as if they had a mind of their own. Students involved in this course will also program robots for Oakmont’s Vex Robotics Challenge.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Computer Science

TEC 0860 Power, Energy & Fabrication (Grades 10-12)       Everyday         Full Semester         1.00 Credit

In this course, students will learn the basics of power and energy as they apply to various metal fabrication techniques. Students will have the opportunity to perform techniques such as cutting, bending, welding, casting, and machining. Power and energy are also explored as they apply to internal combustion engines. Students will have a hands-on experience with engines, learning about their various systems, mechanics, and troubleshooting. Students will enhance their critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences utilizing various tools, materials, and techniques.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Manufacturing, Engineering, Welding, Machining, Automotive, Metalworking, Automation

*Safe, respectful, and responsible behavior in the fabrication shop is essential. In addition to a grade of 75 or higher, students must consistently demonstrate safe, respectful, and responsible behavior throughout the course to be eligible to advance to upper-level courses in the fabrication shop.

TEC 0862 Power, Energy & Transportation  (Grades 11-12)  Everyday         Full Semester        1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Power, Energy & Fabrication (75 average or better and teacher recommendation) 

This course continues the study of power and energy development and its uses with an in-depth study of transportation systems, vehicles, and existing and emerging energy forms. Students will construct and experiment with many aspects of power and energy, such as mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems. Students will design, construct, and test various transportation devices and systems. Students must be able to draw on previous design and fabrication experience to successfully communicate and complete the required project work. Students will demonstrate responsibility by being flexible and adaptable while working independently and collaboratively to accomplish tasks.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Manufacturing, Engineering, Welding, Machining, Automotive, Metalworking, Energy Systems

SCI 0576 Applied Physics - Principles of Technology (Grades 11-12)   Everyday   Full Semester  1.00 Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or teacher recommendation. 

This is an activity-based course in applied physics. It provides a practical understanding of the principles of mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems, and the math associated with them. This program has been referred to as “Physics in Work Clothes.” Students have the opportunity to work on the physical principles through numerous lab experiments and critical thinking exercises. This course may count as one of the science requirements necessary for graduation.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Manufacturing, Engineering, Architecture, Energy Systems, Construction, Physics, Trade Preparation (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, etc.)

TEC 0842 Video Game Design Honors (Grades 10-12)            Everyday          Full Semester         1.00 Credit

Video game design is not merely fun and games, although playing and creating games is fun, the skill set involved is complicated and transferable to other aspects of engineering, manufacturing, and programming. This course will provide students with a foundation in video game design and development. Students taking this course will gain the skills necessary to develop and program video games. Whether it's designing levels and stories or writing the code that brings everything together, students will learn the procedures used to design and develop video games from start to finish.

Associated Careers (including, but not limited to): 

• Computer Science, Video Game Industry, Programming, Media Production