Engineering @ HTH - David Berggren

Description:

This course provides entry-level training in engineering technology. Employment possibilities include civil, electrical, environmental or mechanical engineering technician. Instruction covers civil, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering. Students use equipment which includes computers, measuring instruments and drafting equipment. Approximately 360 hours are needed to complete this course.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Technology Core I and Technology Core II or permission of the instructor.

Counseling Info:

Completion of an algebra course and drafting experience would be helpful. Students may participate in on-the-job training as a part of this course. Students must meet required course standards and obtain permission of the instructor prior to an on-the-job training assignment. Students must conform to dress codes and other standards required by the training site management.

Description:

This course provides advanced instruction in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in prerequisite courses and are guided by a community mentor. On-the-job training may be incorporated as part of the problem-solving experience. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. To qualify for enrollment students should have completed either a Pre-engineering and Design or Engineering Principles course or its equivalent, or have the approval of the instructor. Students will use various computer applications and may use hand and power tools. Approximately 180 to 360 hours of instruction are required to complete the course, depending on the requirements of the site at which the course is offered.

Description:

This course provides entry-level and preparation for advanced training in biotechnology services. Employment possibilities include research laboratory assistant/aide, media/glassware technician, chemical technician/aide, chem technician, biomanufacturing assistant, bioreactor technician/aide, and clinical manufacturing technician. Instruction covers the following areas: biological analysis, biotechnical specimen collection, biotechnical materials processing, biotechnical product manufacture. Lab practice includes: measurement, micropipetting, aseptic techniques, electrophoretic separation, western blot, etc. Students use equipment which includes: microcentrifuge, heating blocks, water baths, electrophoresis gel boxes, microwave ovens, spectrophotometer, and incubators. Approximately 180 hours are needed to complete the course. Completion depends upon student's entry-level skills and rate of progress in the class.

Prerequisites:

Students must have completed biology and chemistry or have teacher approval. Excellent computational skills and computer literacy are necessary.

Counseling Info:

Introduction to Biotechnology incorporates the health careers core competencies with job specific didactic, laboratory and clinical competencies for the various occupations in the biotechnology professions. Students completing course work are prepared to assist with various biotechnology research and development procedures performed by laboratory professionals.

Description:

This course provides entry-level training in art using digital technology for various types of output. Employment possibilities include Artist, editor, assistant, graphic designer. Instruction covers the following areas: Students will be introduced to digital art from elements and principals of digital design and mixed media to input, output, job prep, portfolio presentation, and safety. Students use equipment which includes: digital cameras, computers, hi-end output printer. A range of 180 to 460 hours is needed to complete this course.

Prerequisites:

To be successful in this course, it is recommended that students have completed Art 1, 2 or Photography 1, 2.

Description:

This course provides entry-level training in media production technology. Employment possibilities include media production specialist, animator, sound technician and video production assistant. The media production skills learned in this course also enhances many existing jobs such as graphic artist, photographer and musician. Self-employment is also possible in the areas of video production, music and computer graphics. Instruction covers the following areas: audio production and electronic music, video production, computer graphics and animation, and multimedia productions and presentations. Students use equipment which includes video recorders, cameras and projectors, special effects generators, audio mixers, electronic keyboards, computers, scanners, digitizers and printers. Approximately 360 hours of attendance are needed to complete the course, although completion depends upon the student's entry-level skills and rate of progress in the class.