2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...

DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA (D) – Course #: 7601Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Semester: 2 Hr. Block Taught at ATC – Spring OnlyPrerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing and FinanceIn Digital and Interactive Media, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designingand creating multimedia projects. The knowledge and skill required will enable the student to perform in atechnology driven society.WEB TECHNOLOGIES (D) – Course #: 7602Grade level: ; Length: Semester – 2 hour block – Taught at ATC – Fall OnlyPrerequisite: Principles of Information TechnologyIn this course students learn to make informed decisions and apply the decisions to the field of informationtechnology.WELDING I (D) – Course #: 7650Grade level: 11, 12; Length: Year – 2 hour block – Taught at ATCWelding is an introductory course designed to provide broad introductory skills and a basic understanding of careerand training requirements for four metal manufacturing‐related careers; metal trades, welding; sheet metal; andmachine shop. Students will study common manufacturing tools, machines, materials, and processes in thelaboratory. Experiences in planning and controlling simulated manufacturing systems and projects allow students toexplore the organizational structures and management strategies in manufacturing with an emphasis in welding andmetal fabrication.ADVANCED WELDING II (D) – Course #: 7651Grade level: 12 ; Length: Year – 2 hour blockPrerequisite: Welding lAdvanced Welding builds on the foundation established in welding. This course is designed to provide job‐specifictraining for entry‐level employment in welding careers. Instruction includes blueprint reading, cutting and weldingwith oxygen and gas fuels, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc welding processes.PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING – Course #: 7652Grade level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: $20; Taught at Lee High onlySuggested Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing, Algebra I or GeometryAn activity‐based course that provides an opportunity to design and manufacture products. Students study commonmanufacturing tools, machines, materials, and processes in the laboratory. Knowledge and skills which are importantin manufacturing technology are addressed.ADVANCED PRECISION METAL MANUFACTURING – Course #: 7653Grade level: 11, 12 ; Length: Year; Fee: $20; Taught at Lee High onlyPrerequisite: Precision Metal manufacturingAn activity‐based course designed to provide an opportunity for researching ideas and developing a finished product.Activities include research, data collection, problem solving, designing, developing prototypes or working models.52