Course Offering Book 2011-2012 - J. Sterling Morton High School ...

AUTO MECHANICS 5/6
Offered: Year Course (Meets 2 hours per day for 1 credit per semester.)
For: Seniors (12)
Prerequisites: Auto Mechanics 3/4
Students in this Automotive Servicing course obtain hands-on training through classroom and field based work experiences
on a variety of automobiles and systems components using advanced engine testing equipment to identify engine problems.
Included in their course of study are the care of shop tools, shop safety, and careers in Auto Mechanics. An
internship/practicum is available in this curriculum which allows for work-based training hours during the school day for
enrolled students.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 1
Offered: Semester Course
For: 10 or by Administrative Approval
Prerequisite: None
Fees: None
CAD 1 is a beginning drafting course that introduces students to computer aided drafting and its applications in many fields.
Students will begin to learn the language of pictorial representation in accordance to ANSI (American National Standards
Institute) standards. Topics will include sketching, orthographic projection, and pictorial representation including an
introduction to solid modeling. Career opportunities will be emphasized throughout.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 2
Offered: Semester Course
For: 10 or by Administrative Approval
Prerequisite: CAD 1
Fees: None
CAD 2 continues to emphasize the principles and techniques taught in CAD 1. Students will continue exploration of
orthographic projection and learn to apply all common sectioning and other detailing techniques. Students will continue to
develop skills in isometric and advanced solid modeling.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3/4
Offered: Year Course (Meets 1 hour per day for 1/2 credit per semester.)
For: 11, 12 or by Administrative Approval
Prerequisite: CAD 1 & 2
Fees: None
CAD 3/4 students develop advanced drafting skills and knowledge that prepare them for entry level drafting jobs or further
study in drafting, engineering, computer-aided manufacturing, and other related fields. Students utilize current CAD software
and modern computer equipment to produce orthographic, sectional, auxiliary, assembly views, pictorial, 3D modeling, and
animation.
CARPENTRY 1
(Taught at East)
Offered: Semester Course
For: 10 or by Administrative Approval
Prerequisite: None
Fees: None
Students complete units of study in the care and use of selected hand tools, power tools and basic carpentry techniques
associated with the carpentry industry. They also make a plan of procedure and study safety instructions which have
application to laboratory as well as site activities.
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