DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION (TEC 107)

1 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

This is the gateway to all technology courses, designed to test the imagination of the student and places emphasis on creative problem solving, designing and technical drawing. The student will be asked to develop solutions to various design or product problems. The proposed solutions are researched, sketched, refined and rendered as technical drawings. This course can be used by students to meet the NYS Arts requirement.

ELECTRONICS 1 (TEC 108)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

In this course, the student will learn the basics of electronics along with the use of different test equipment. The majority of class time is spent with hands-on activities along with building and testing electronic circuits. This is a great beginning for any student who wants to explore this technology either as a hobby or as a career interest. This subject affects all future electronic careers.

ELECTRONICS 2 (TEC 109)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Electronics 1

In this course, students will learn the basics of AC electronics along with different test equipment. The students will discover how sound is generated, recorded and reproduced. Students will build and troubleshoot different types of amplifiers and communication devices. The majority of class time will be spent with hands-on activities exploring these circuits. This course is designed for those students who wish to continue their interests in electronics.

TECHNICAL DRAWING (TEC 113)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

This course is a study of basic concepts and principles of technical drawing: projection, size description, basic techniques and tools and pictorial representation. Students will learn to draft various types of drawings including: two and three-view drawings, sections, auxiliaries and pictorials.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING (TEC 101)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

This course will build your understanding of the history and development of architecture, the shapes and styles used in architectural design and the job of the architect. Students will learn how to study the building site and the use of space within the home. Students will prepare drawings to propose their design ideas.

INTERIOR DESIGN AND LAYOUT (TEC 120)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

Students will learn what it is like to be a residential designer. A designer must carefully study the functions of a structure and develop the design through progressive, logical steps to achieve a functional and aesthetically pleasing plan. Students will work with various layouts and styles of homes. They will create drawings (both hand drawings and computer-aided drafting) and build models to explain improvements and changes they have made to specific designs. Students could choose a career path of interior design or architecture.

ROBOTICS (TEC 112)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

In this class, students will obtain the knowledge needed to design and build a robot to perform certain tasks. Construction lessons for the robots will be based upon the engineering tasks of “FIRST” robotics competitions. This course includes the study of: simple machines, basic stamp program, drive systems and robotic arms.

WEB DESIGN 1 (OCC 120)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

In this one semester course, students will become familiar with basic web design programs and scripting languages. This course will focus on HTML, Frontpage and a brief introduction to CSS. Students will learn how to lay out an ethical web site and learn the importance of navigational ease of web sites. Students must have organizational skills, knowledge of the keyboard, and an understanding of the computer. This course can be used for a technology or business concentration.

WEB ANIMATION (OCC 123) (Web 2/Web Animation) 1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

In this one semester course, students who would like to pursue a career in Internet design will create complex web sites using the software application Dreamweaver. In addition, students will create intricate animations using Flash CS3 and learn advanced HTML techniques, introduction to beginning game design and action script. This course can be used for a technology or business concentration.

RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (TEC 111)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9. 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

This course is an in-depth study of house construction. The student will be introduced to the many skills and systems involved in constructing residential structures. Students will study environmental impact and economic consequences of construction. Students will build a scale model of a three- bedroom ranch house.

WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY (TEC 123) (PROGRAM OFFERED AT NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL) 1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

This hands-on course will teach students the art of woodworking through various experiences in using hand and power woodworking tools. Students will learn how to handle materials and use tools in the design of woodworking projects under the direction of the instructor. Related occupations and the requirements for entry into the industry will be discussed. Students will be able to utilize these new skills in their personal lives as well as in many rewarding careers.

Centereach High School students interested in enrolling in this course must be willing to be transported to NHS.

VISUAL C++ PROGRAMMING (TEC 115)

1 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Co-requisite: Visual Basic Programming strongly suggested

This course is an introduction to concepts and methods of object- oriented programming (OOP) using MS Visual C++. Students will be introduced to procedural writing and object-oriented programming design methodology. Topics include: variable and constant declarations, if....then statements, loops, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, structures and an introduction to classes and objects. This course is designed for students who would like to pursue a career, or who are interested in, computer programming, advanced web design, engineering or graphics. This course can be used for Math, Technology, or Business credit.

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (TEC 102)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce students to the exciting field of Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CAD). Prior to CAD, all mechanical drawing and drafting had to be done by hand. Now, by learning the skills in this course, students use AutoCAD Software. To produce drawings, schematics, and physical decision plans that are required for many jobs in an ever-increasing number of industries. Students develop an understanding of the many applications of CAD, receive hands-on experience working with computer-aided design systems and develop competency using CAD programs.

ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (TEC 103)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Computer Aided Design

This course is an extension of Computer-Aided Design. Students will be able to develop a complete set of working architectural drawings. This course also explores the ability to draw and view drawings in 3D.

COMPUTER REPAIR (TEC 116)

1 CreditWeight 3 Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Students will learn how to maintain, troubleshoot and repair computers. This course will cover computer repair from monitor to mouse and memory to motherboard. Students will learn how to replace CPUS, motherboards and memory. This course prepares students for the A+ certification. The A+ certification is the industry standard exam for entry level computer technicians.

COLLEGE INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN (OCC 423) (SUNY Farmingdale) 1 CreditWeight 4 Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Web 1

This is an introductory web page authoring course in which students will lean how to design a web page using HTML and CSS. In addition to the introductory topics of changing text appearance and layout, advanced topics such as tables, frames, graphics and styles will be covered. The College Web Course provides the fundamental skills in programming design logic and fundamental algorithm techniques. Emphasis will be on problem formulation, analysis and solution design using structured programming concepts. Learned concepts are to be applied to real problems using case studies and research throughout the course to present a variety of problems and enable students to apply systems analysis and design techniques to their solutions. A combination of HTML, CSS and Javascript are taught. This course will be offered as a college tie-in with SUNY Farmingdale. Students will be able to obtain three (3) college credits upon successful completion of this course. Approximate cost of SUNY Farmingdale credits is $140/3 credits. SUNY Farmingdale will review high school transcripts in partnership with instructor and determine eligibility for the college tie course. This course can be used for math credit.

COMPUTER NETWORKING (SUNY Farmingdale) (TEC 404) (PROGRAM OFFERED AT CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL) 1 CreditWeight 4 Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Familiarity with Internet use and Word

Fundamentals of networking will provide general instruction to a wide variety of networking concepts, which students can apply to a broad selection of telecommunication related job segments. This course will cover the history and fundamentals of network design and cabling infrastructure; technologies and protocols (OSI reference model, token ring, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and IPX); communications (bridging, routing, LAN switching, and VLANs); and the tools necessary to troubleshoot and design the network (ping, telnet, FTP, SNMP, RMON, and Network Management Software). Approximate cost of SUNY Farmingdale credits is $140/3. Newfield High School students interested in enrolling in this course must be willing to be transported to Centereach High School.

VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 (TEC 117)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None

Video Production students will gain the knowledge, tools and techniques needed to produce short films. Hands-on experience will give students a chance to learn all of the steps of the video completion process from idea conception, script and storyboard writing, camera operation and post production (editing).This course can be used for art or technology sequences.

VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 (ART 118)

1?2 CreditWeight 3 Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Video Production 1

Video Production 2 is an advanced level course that will build on the knowledge and skills learned in Video Production 1. The curriculum provides students with advanced knowledge and hands-on experiences with digital video techniques, editing and production. Computers, along with scanners, full color printers and digital video cameras are supplied in the media lab. Students will explore and execute advanced skills in digital video and editing software. Students pursuing careers in film, video and TV production, art, electronic media and computer graphics will benefit from this curriculum. A two gigabyte or higher flashcard is required for the course. This course can be used for art or technology sequences.