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• Construction
  • 1, 2, 3
• "Do It Yourself" Home Maintenance
• Building Trades
• Principles of Manufacturing
• Design & Computer Drafting
• Architectural Design & Computer Drafting 2
• Computer Media
• Engine Rebuilding
• Consumer Automotive
• Auto Mechanics
  • 1, 2, 3, 4

Construction 1

This course is designed for general exposure to working with wood. Students will be exposed to the field of woodworking processes and the work of construction. The content will be design procedures, safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools, and development of a safe, responsible, cooperative work environment. Classwork will involve developing procedures and demonstrations of safe and proper tool usage. Lab time will consist of developing confidence using tools and equipment for making projects.: 
Requirements: Safety glasses must be worn. Responsible for obligations 

"Do It Yourself" Home Maintenance

"Do it Yourself" Home Maintenance is designed for students to understand and experience many hands-on home repair activities.
Class time will be spent on the safe use and care of hand and power tools, basic carpentry skills, developing and performing basic home maintenance skills, woodworking techniques, and learning how to find and use the materials needed in hardware and lumber supply businesses. "A needed course for everyone." 
Requirements: Safety glasses must be worn. Responsible for obligations

Construction 2

This is a course which will allow the student to develop competencies in the safe use, and proper maintenance and set-up of hand and power woodworking equipment. Students will learn how to design an activity, develop a bill of materials and procedure sheet; which will include squaring material to size, joinery, assembly and finishing. The programming of theCNC computer router/engraver will be introduced. Requirements: Responsible for obligations, safety glasses must be worn.

Construction 3

This course expands beyond the skills, knowledge and attitudes developed in Construction 2. The student will focus on two areas of emphasis: self-organized lab activity, i.e., cabinet/furniture/clock making and a self-generated interest to the building trades industry; covering units of blueprint reading, rough and finish construction, roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing and other skills. Additional skills of programming CNC machines will also be covered.
Requirements: Safety glasses must be worn. Responsible for obligations.

Building Trades

This is a 2 block course where students pursuing a building trades or engineering career will construct a house. Participants are expected to gain knowledge, develop the attitudes and responsibilities and skills associated with becoming a productive construction crew. The craftsmanship developed will be within the following areas: Concrete, rough framing, plumbing, heating/AC, electrical, insulation, roofing, siding and finishing. The use of "green materials" (recycled) will be stressed. Requirements: Safety glasses/hard hat, responsible for obligations: lost or damaged tools.

Independent Study: Construction

This course is for highly motivated students that would like to develop their skills and increase their personal knowledge and competence. Advanced course work may include cabinet and furniture making, and the building trades such as carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, glazing, masonry, tile setting, and related work. Work to be done on a contract basis between the student and the instructor. It is for students who have proven themselves to be responsible and can work independently or with others. See the instructor to obtain a contract. (Limited enrollment)
Requirements: Safety glasses must be worn. Responsible for obligations.

Design & Computer Drafting 1

No prior knowledge of how to draw, use a computer, or other equipment is necessary. All course work is done in class. This is a general introductory course designed so that you can learn and have fun at the same time. The main focus of this course is architectural design. Each student will design a home using a computer which automatically dimensions and draws your plan in 3D. In addition, pre-made objects are available to enhance your designs. You may choose to make a model from color prints of your design on foam board and also print a full color set of plans. The final output of your projects will be done on the computer. As an option, a study of engineering structures and related principles is possible. Please see Mr. Walker about this option. Requirements: Responsible for obligations.

Architectural Design & Computer Drafting 2

This architectural design drafting course is intended to allow you to further develop your abilities to design and graphically illustrate. Using commercial techniques, designing begins with the environment and includes sketching, site plans, floor plans, interior design, and computer generated 3D models (automatic). A good deal of emphasis will be on passive solar design, use of structural materials, columns and specifications, architectural and engineering office procedures, the Wis. Uniform Building Code, as well as things related to design vocations and further education at a university or technical college.
Requirement: Responsible for obligations.

Independent Study:  Design/Media

This course is for highly motivated students that would like to develop their skills and increase their personal knowledge and competence in computer drafting or media with responsibilities on a more adult level. Work to be done on a contract basis between the student and the instructor. It is for students who have proven themselves to be responsible and can work independently. (Limited enrollment)

Computer Media 1

Desk Top Publishing, Color Picture Scanning, Printing of Photographs and Text, Color Picture Editing, Printing , Music Input and Playback, Animations- Making Cartoons.  Video Movie Making-Assembling a small movie on the computer, E-Mail , Internet Use, Website Option-Making websites with pictures, animation, and video using website software.
This is a general introductory course about Multimedia on a computer. You will be given an opportunity to make a variety of things in the course including: pictures of cars, musical groups, sports events, fashions, or most anything you are interested in. Your pictures may be arranged on pages with black and white or color. You can also make small full color CD labels, or make single color greeting cards, pages for publications, pages for a cookbook, or something you might choose. You will also be given an opportunity to make animated cartoons, small video movies, use the Internet, use E-mail, or create a website as well as edit them by adding titles, sound, and special effects. These may be saved on CD's and played on a computer. Some of the time you will work together in small groups. Because of the collaborative nature of this course, it is required that you be able to work well with others.
Requirement: Responsible for obligations

Consumer Automotive

Consumer Auto is a classroom/shop course with one day per week spent working on students' automobiles. This course is open to those who want to learn something about the basic maintenance and minor repair of an automobile. Some time will be given to understanding how an automobile works, how it is made and how it is sold. What to look for when buying a new or used automobile will be covered and several visitations will be made to local automobile dealerships and service agencies. The student will learn to use many of the same tools and equipment that professional mechanics use but emphasis will be placed on simple maintenance and repairs which can be done at home with a minimum of tools. Consumer Automotive is the type of course that all girls and boys should take to round out their education. 
Requirement: Responsible for obligations.

Auto Mechanics 1

In this course you will gain a background in energy and how it is used; simple mechanics, atomic power, electricity, and some metal technology. Many types of engines are explained including the turbine, Wankel rotary, diesel, as well as the common reciprocal Gas Engine. A small amount of time is spent on fluid power. This background will be used in working on the 4 and 2?cycle engines. Theory of carburation, compression, ignition, lubrication and related items will be studied by disassembling and assembling the 4 and 2?cycle gasoline engines. Students are encouraged to bring small engines from home, including lawn mowers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. 
Requirements: Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the shop. Responsible for obligations.

Auto Mechanics 2

This is the first class in Auto Mechanics. It is an excellent course for those students that want to either enter the automotive profession or just gain a solid background in the automotive industry. You will develop knowledge and skills in the use of tools, shop safety, operation and repair of most automotive systems, including ignition, carburization, charging, starting engines and more. This course could lead to advanced placement at MATC.
Requirements: Safety glasses must be worn in the shop. Responsible for obligations.

Auto Mechanics 3

This course is for highly motivated students that would like to develop their skills and increase their personal knowledge and competence. It will involve advanced course work in areas such as disk brake and drum repair/replacement, engine rebuilding, carburization and electronic ignition, and transmission repair. See the instructor to obtain a contract. (limited enrollment) Requirement: Responsible for obligations.

Auto Mechanics 3

This course is a continuation of Auto 3 for highly motivated students that would like to develop their skills and increase their personal knowledge and competence. It will involve advance work in electronic ignition, ABS brakes and computer systems.
Requirements: Auto 3 , Responsible for obligations.

Engine Rebuilding

Engine Rebuilding is an introductory class in small engines?two cycle, small engines?four cycle, and the automobile engine. Students will be expected to rebuild engines and restore outdated engines. Time will be spent both in the classroom and in the lab on engine theory, operation, and systems.
Requirement: Responsible for obligations.

Independent Tech Study

This is a course providing experience in auto mechanics working independently and with the instructor.  Students interested in a combined class and job placement experience should refer to the Interdepartmental Studies-Section of this Curriculum Guide. Students should be interested in exploring a career in the Applied Tech area.