*Courses are approved for dual credit through Moraine Valley Community College as transferable credit with a grade of A or B.
** Approved for articulated credit with Illinois State University. Students must earn an A to receive college credit.
Architectural CAD*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CAD 2
grade level: 10-12
Credits: 1
Semester: 2
Students will apply the AutoCAD skills needed to communicate architectural ideas in an efficient and accurate manner. Students will study the basic elements of planning a residence, and combine them to form a set of architectural plans using 2D AutoCAD and 3D Revit Architecture software. They will use Revit to create a virtual three-dimensional animated example of their completed house and construct a physical scale model of their home using foam board and balsa wood. Students interested in careers in architecture and engineering are encouraged to enroll.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Auto Body 1
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: .05
Students will develop knowledge and skills in the care of automobiles. All areas of auto body and refinishing work are covered, including welding, body tools, straightening, surface preparation, minor repairs, painting, detailing, and shop safety. The student will develop the basic skills of an auto body repair technician. These courses meet at the Stagg and Sandburg auto facilities due to space.
Auto Body 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Auto Body 1
Grade Level: 9 -12
Semesters: 1 (2 periods)
Credits: 1
Students will develop the technical knowledge and skills required to enter the field of Auto Body Repair. Areas of study include advanced tools and repair work, minor collision work, advanced MIG welding skills, plastic welding, fender and panel replacement techniques, masking and automotive paint preparation, basic knowledge of paints and modern HVLP spray gun equipment, full car painting procedures, and industrial housekeeping/safety. These courses meet at the Stagg and Sandburg auto facilities due to space.
Auto Body 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Auto Body 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1 (2 periods)
Credits: 1
Students will develop the advanced knowledge, state-of-the-art tool, and technical skills development that are necessary for successful placement and advancement in the field of modern auto body repair. Students are trained in leadership and teamwork skills for major car repair. Areas covered in detail are: shop safety shop management, estimating, advanced welding and fabrication, frame straightening, uni-body construction, and specialized repair considerations. Production masking and auto paint preparation skills development, full shop spray equipment, and mastery of H.V.L.P. painting techniques using base coat/clear coat finishing products. The emphasis of this course is mastering the skills necessary for the graduating student to enter a career trade, or to pursue advanced technical school training in the field. This course meets at the Sandburg auto facility due to space.
Automotive Technology 1
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will learn the basics of automotive safety and how to service and recondition small engines, typically emphasizing four-cycle engines. These courses provide students with opportunities to troubleshoot and repair speed controls, lubrication, ignition, fuel, power transfer, cooling, exhaust, and starting systems; use hand, power, and overhaul tools; and read and interpret service manuals and parts catalogs. Students will learn the basics of automotive safety, the proper use of tools, the history of the automobile, and how the automobile affects everyday life. and how to service and recondition small engines, typically emphasizing four-cycle engines. These courses provide students with opportunities to identify and understand the purpose and function of troubleshooting and repair speed controls, lubrication, ignition, fuel, power transfer, cooling, exhaust, and starting systems; use hand, power, and shop tools overhaul tools; and read and interpret service manuals and parts catalogs.
Automotive Technology 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Automotive Technology 1
Grade Level: 9 -12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will be introduced to the basic skills needed to inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels. Instructional units include engine performance, automotive electrical systems, integrated computer systems, lubrication, exhaust and emission control, fuel systems, cooling system, braking, and power train.
Automotive Technology 3*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Automotive Technology 2
Grade Level: 10 -12
Semesters: 1 (2 periods)
Credits: 1
Students will continue to build on the skills and concepts introduced in Automotive Technology 1 and 2. Instructional units in this course include computerized diagnostics, new vehicle servicing, steering and suspension, braking, automotive heating, transmissions, testing, diagnostics, drive train, and overall automobile performance.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Building Construction
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will develop skills in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall work, math, and blueprint reading.
Career Internship (AT)
Prerequisite: Application Process
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 2
The Industrial Cooperative Education program provides career education at the senior level. Its purpose is to prepare selected students for useful employment in industrial and technical occupations while they complete their high school education. As a result of their successful participation, the student completes an academic curriculum with an applied technical component. The mandatory component of IROC-AT is the student-related program, Skills USA
Computer Aided Design 1*
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5
Students will learn to visualize and graphically describe 2D solutions to typical drafting problems using AutoCAD software as a drafting and design tool. The class is a great choice for those who wish to explore the areas of engineering, architecture, drafting, and other related fields.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Computer Aided Design 2*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Aided Design 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5
Students will continue their pre-engineering, architecture, and design skills from CAD I by developing an understanding of intermediate CAD concepts and commands necessary to create, edit, and plot CAD drawings in 2D and 3D modes. Students will be introduced to Inventor for their 3D drawings and will also use a 3D printer for their projects.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Computer Maintenance and Repair*
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will learn the basics of computer design, configuration, and repair. Included will be foundation information that would allow students to move towards A+ Industry Computer Repair Certification. Computer repair training gives students a marketable skill leading to internships and employment.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Computer Networking*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Maintenance & Repair
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Students will have the opportunity to receive training in computer networking, an emerging job market. This course is the first phase of a two-part program. Students will be able to participate in a seamless curriculum that is initiated at the secondary education level and is completed at the post-secondary institution (MVCC).
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Electronics 1
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will learn basic DC and AC electrical/electronics concepts and circuitry. Circuit characteristics, test equipment, and measurements. Concepts are reinforced using experiments and projects.
Electronics 2*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Electronics 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5
Students will learn to analyze the operation of diodes, transistors, capacitors, and inductors in AC circuits. Students will construct projects to assist their understanding of electronics.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Engineering Design 1
Prerequisite: none
Grade Level: 09 -12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
This course is designed for students who want to explore the field of engineering and its career possibilities. The major engineering fields will be looked at, and students will learn about the theory and hands-on skills for each discipline. The course is project-based and students will develop engineering problem-solving skills through a series of activities and projects. Students will often work together in design teams to overcome problems of design, development, production, and the testing of a product. Students will utilize a 3D printer to create their prototypes.
Engineering Design 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Engineering Design 1, and at least concurrent enrollment
in Math 2
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
This course is designed for students who want to further explore the field of engineering and its
career possibilities. This project-based course will further develop engineering problem-solving
skills through a series of activities and projects that include 3D printing, robotics, coding, and
physics. Students will continue to work together in design teams to overcome problems of
design, development, production, and testing. The major engineering fields will be researched,
while students learn about the theory of each discipline and the hands-on skills for each discipline.
Graphic Design 1
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will be introduced to the areas of graphic design, a study of its career paths, and the use of various software tools. The students will manipulate, create, and apply special effects, while also restoring digital images using Adobe Photoshop. The students will also create digitally printed clothing and/or screen-printing projects using a digital workflow process with the use of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Students will have the opportunity to take home all finished projects.
Graphic Design 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design 1
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will continue to develop their use and skill sets with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The students will concentrate on their use of advanced special effects and manipulation in Photoshop, while Adobe Illustrator will focus on the development of vector-based designs and images that transfer to various textiles and materials. students will be introduced to the digital prepress process. Additionally, students will begin the development of their professional portfolios.
Graphic Design 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will further develop their content knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator using advanced layer techniques, video editing, 3D manipulation and introduce 3D printing. Throughout this course, students will continue to create their professional portfolios. Students will be able to obtain Adobe Certification in Illustrator.
Graphic Design 4 - Adobe After Effects
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design 3
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will apply their skill sets from Graphic Design 3 to design and create video animations and specialized visual effects using Adobe After Effects. This capstone course is geared towards students in the Graphic Design sequence that want to focus on video and animation design. Students will be able to obtain Adobe Certification in After Effects.
Graphic Design 4 - Advanced Adobe Photoshop
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design 3
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5
Students will apply their skill sets from Graphic Design 3 relating to Adobe Photoshop. This capstone course is geared towards students in the Graphic Design sequence that want to focus on advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques and effects, including advancing their 3D knowledge and 3D printing knowledge. Students will be able to obtain Adobe Certification in Photoshop.
House Wiring
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 -12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will be introduced to electrical theory and vocabulary used in residential wiring. This course will be of value to those students who wish to investigate careers as electricians or to those who simply wish to become consumers of electrical devices.
Math in Construction
Prerequisite: Math 2
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 2
Math in Construction is an interdisciplinary course that integrates Mathematics and Construction
topics through the building of a significant construction project. Math in Construction is taught
by both Math and Technology & Engineering Education (TEE) teachers. The mathematics
content matches the Math 1-3 curriculum taught in the Mathematics Department. Students will
gain hands-on experience in construction with additional emphasis on teamwork,
problem-solving, and the promotion of STEM education. This course will be taught in a
two-period block, students earn credit for Math and House Wiring/Building Construction (CTE).
Students must enroll in Math in Construction to fulfill the block. Students are required to enroll in
both semesters. Math topics covered during Math in Construction will include, but are not limited
to: a review of arithmetic and fractions, order of operations, rounding, factoring, solving
equations, surface area, volume, ratios, proportions, percents, scale factors, slope, graphing
and writing equations of lines, angle properties, triangle properties, polygon properties,
congruent and similar figure properties, and circle properties. Throughout the year, students will
work on construction projects that embed these math skills.
Mechanical CAD*
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CAD 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credit: 1
Students will have the opportunity to learn engineering standards and advanced techniques through CAD and 3D modeling software. They will learn to visualize in three dimensions with the use of Inventor software, creating photo-realistic objects, and animation, and utilizing a 3D printer for projects. Students interested in careers within architecture, engineering, or manufacturing are encouraged to enroll.
*This course may be offered as a Dual Credit option.
Personal Automotive Care
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10 -12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will learn basic auto maintenance, automotive systems, and consumer information to acquaint them with the fundamentals of owning and maintaining an automobile. Not intended for students in the automotive sequence.
Welding & Fabrication
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 -12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students will gain knowledge and hands-on skills in welding and basic metal fabrication processes. Topics dealing with shop safety, metallurgy, arc and gas welding, reading technical materials, shop math, and other related topics will be studied throughout this course. Also, various fabrication and assembly techniques will be used by the students, as well as the utilization of various jigs and fixtures needed for project construction. This course meets at Stagg due to its facilities.
Wood Finishing
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
Students explore the use of various wood finishes. Project work includes refinishing a piece of furniture brought in by the student. Classwork involves a study of finishes and applications.
Woodworking 1
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 1
Credit: 0.5
This course introduces students to the various kinds of woods used in industry and offers experiences in using selected woodworking tools. As students advance, they focus on learning the terminology necessary to safely use power tools and machinery. Students will go through the process of taking a project from blueprints and raw materials to a finished product. Organization, safety, basic math, and reading skills are developed through organized projects and teamwork.
Woodworking 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 1
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
In this course, students will distinguish between various types of furniture construction and their appropriate applications, and how to use various woodworking machines for cutting and shaping wood. Students will gain experience in constructing cabinets and other interior woodwork. Emphasis is placed on safety, planning, applied math, understanding technical drawings, teamwork, time management, and quality workmanship. This course covers the different methods of joining pieces of wood and the use of mechanical fasteners. Seniors may take Woodworking 2 and 3 concurrently with administrative approval. Prerequisite: Woodworking 1 with a ‘C’ or better.
Woodworking 3
Prerequisite: Woodworking 2 with a ‘C’ or better
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
This course introduces students to the basic design and fabrication of residential cabinetry and custom furniture. The course also exposes students to the millwork industry. Instruction includes safety practices in using hand tools and power equipment. Students will focus on selecting appropriate materials, project design, and completing high-quality projects. Seniors may take Woodworking 2 and 3 concurrently with administrative approval.