Design and Drawing I (F), II (S)
½ credit each
Prerequisite: None for D & D I, you must pass I to take II
This two-semester course focuses on using systems in producing drawings and specifications for products and structures. The emphasis is placed on using modern computer applications such as Autodesk Inventor. This course also includes learning the fundamentals of traditional board drawings. The six-step design process is utilized throughout the course to create drawings and 3-D models of products. Students having difficulty with traditional drawing courses may find this course more instinctive and practical. This course is especially useful to trade, art, and engineering students and the recommended prerequisite for students entering the Pre-Engineering course. It also satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination
Manufacturing Systems I (F), II (S)
½ credit each
Prerequisite: None for Manufacturing Systems I, you should pass I to take II
This course provides students with an introduction to production technology and its relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. Course content will include use of standard measurement, the safe use of hand tools, and the operation of various woodworking machines. Course content will also cover industrial manufacturing processes and practices. Production of products made from wood will be the primary focus. Activities include a mass production product, use of jigs and fixtures, computers and a look at many industrial processes used in manufacturing and woodworking. This course also serves as a preparation for BOCES courses in Machine Shop, Welding, Auto, and similar courses.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination
Energy Systems (S)
½ credit
Prerequisite: Recommended for junior and seniors
The Energy Systems course at Hudson Falls will be a laboratory study of energy technology as a resource of society. Emphasis is placed on the most recent technological developments related to each energy source from the very primitive to the most sophisticated. Laboratory endeavors will center upon research activities, experimentation, the design and fabrication of projects, scale models and mockups which utilize or demonstrate generation and application of energy. The primary focus will be on the different forms of alternative energy. As our fossil energy forms are becoming depleted, it is imperative that our community be knowledgeable about the past, present and future energy sources, as well as their influence and interrelationships with technology.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination
Pre-Engineering (F)
½ credit
Prerequisite: Recommended for juniors and seniors after
D & D/ IED
Pre-Engineering is the process of applying scientific and mathematical principles in the design, production, and operation of products, structures, and systems. This one-semester course will focus on the actions and processes of engineering as found in the design and application of materials, mechanisms, products, structures, and systems. The main topics in this course include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biomedical/Chemical Engineering (Nano-Tech). This course is readily adaptable to the interest and skills of the individual student while at the same time providing an arena for teamwork and team competition. Students learn the principles and concerns of today’s engineers as they work their way through real life scenarios while problem solving and building. Students interested in Engineering careers will find this course most beneficial, it introduces the student to basic design and manufacturing skills used in university programs, develops problem solving skills and provides hands-on experience with varied robotic devices.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination
Power Mechanics (S)
½ credit
Prerequisite: None
Power Mechanics is a course that acquaints the student with a wide range of methods used to move people, materials, and products from one place to another. The study of land, sea, and air transportation systems will be the main focus of this course. Scientific principles of land, sea and air vehicles will be covered along with the construction of appropriate prototypes. Lab work periods will be provided so that students will experience a lot of lab activity, such activities will include construction of model cars, planes, rockets and hovercrafts. Also, students will be involved in the repair of a small internal combustion engine. Students will be taught the theory of engine operation, function of each engine part, troubleshooting procedures, and major repair techniques. Also the use of a number of basic and special repair tools will be covered.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination
Introduction to Engineering Design – PLTW (F,S)
1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Recommended for 9th graders; recommended for ALL 9th grade PTECH students
This full-year course focuses on using systems in producing drawings and specifications for products and structures. The emphasis is placed on using modern computer applications such as Autodesk Inventor. This course also includes learning the fundamentals of traditional board drawings. The six-step design process is utilized throughout the course to create drawings and 3-D models of products. This course is especially useful to trade, art and engineering students and the recommended prerequisite for students entering the Pre-Engineering course. It also satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination
Computer Integrated Manufacturing – PLTW (S,F)
1 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design – PLTW
Recommended for ALL 10th grade PTECH students
This full-year course is training to take you from the designing of a product, to the creation of a prototype, to the building, and programming of the robots. That robot will manufacture the product all while taking into consideration the most ethical, responsible, and resourceful use of materials, as well as the most efficient way to manufacture, store, and transport the product. Units include topics such as manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation and use VEX Robotics, programming simulated robotic arms, and setting up a CNC milling machine using G-code.
Evaluation: Departmental Examination