The Technology Education Department offers a wide variety of courses that meet the many needs of our students and community. All courses involve career related components and are project oriented. Students who enroll in Technology Education courses become prepared for advanced educational opportunities and/or real world career opportunities. Recent addition of technology and state-of-the-art equipment has enhanced the curriculum in several areas. All courses listed, apply toward the Career and Technology Education graduation requirement. Many courses provide Science credit or the required Fine Arts credit. Several courses are articulated for credit with the College of DuPage. This means that students can receive college credit for the courses Career and Technology Education taken at NNHS.
(See your Program Planning Guide for more information about courses that provide Dual Credit)
Our course descriptions are listed under one of the following categories:
Information and Communication
Transportation
Energy and Power
Manufacturing and Construction
Agriscience and Related Biotechnology
Engineering
Information and Communication
This one semester course is an introduction to the field of Graphic Arts. Students will be provided learning experiences in the areas of layout & design, photo enhancement, computer desktop publishing, and digital output. The Graphic Arts Industry in the state of Illinois employs more people than any other business or industry. A background in Graphic Arts at Naperville North can provide educational and career opportunities for the future.
Level: 9, 10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: None Course Fee Required May also meet Fine Arts credit.
This one semester course is designed to build on basic concepts and skills acquired in Intro to Graphics I. Emphasis will be placed on processes related to the Graphic Arts. Projects are designed to explore areas of design through photo-offset printing. The majority of layout and copy preparation will be done using Desktop Publishing software in the Graphic Arts Lab. Career awareness and applications of basic educational skills are integrated into the course.
Level: 9,10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Intro. to Graphics I Course Fee Required
**This course receives dual credit at COD. See counselor or teacher for information.
This course will be offered both semesters and may be taken as a single semester or a full year credit. The course will provide the students with practical experiences in both printed and electronic production related to the Graphic Arts Industry. Actual production of School and District printing needs will constitute a major portion of this course. Students will examine each production request, determine production methods, and will complete each request from start to finish. Students will also take part in laboratory and equipment maintenance.
Level: 10,11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1/2 or 1
Prerequisite: Graphic Communications II Course Fee Required
Transportation
310724 AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic operation and maintenance of the modern automobile. It will be beneficial for ALL current and future car owners, both male and female, and will provide students with the skills necessary for owning and keeping a car running. Students will learn how to perform general maintenance on a vehicle. Some of the hands-on activities include oil changes, tires, batteries, front braking systems, cooling systems, starting and charging systems, and other general maintenance items. Students will also learn about buying new and used vehicles from the automotive perspective. Safety glasses required.
Level: 10, 11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Course Fee Required
310727 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS
This course is designed to prepare students for job entry or advanced training in the automotive service field. These students will develop skills in the design, operations, plus diagnostic procedures of the gasoline engine. In addition, all aspects of the vehicle will be covered, including advanced rear braking systems, ABS, engine theory, fuel injection, modern computer controls and emissions.
Safety glasses required.
Level: 10, 11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Auto Maintenance Course Fee Required
310730 - 310731 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
This course will give the automotive students a deeper and enriched background in all aspects of automotive servicing. Students will learn to use advanced tools and equipment through hands-on experience applying the latest technology in the automotive industry. Specific topics that will be covered in depth include engine breakdown, blue printing, and manual and automatic transmissions. The students will perform automotive service work with an emphasis on shop operating procedures.
Safety glasses required.
Level: 10,11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Passing grade of C or higher in both Automotive Maintenance and Automotive Mechanics, or by instructor approval. Course fee required
Energy and Power
310410 BASIC ELECTRICITY
This course provides an exploration into the basic concepts of electricity and beginning electronics. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of electricity, energy utilization and electronic circuits. Topics will include the basic operation of DC circuits and the fundamental relationships among electrical quantities. The class will also explore electrical-related career opportunities and discuss electronic applications in related fields such as automotive, medical, and power generation. Follow-on topics include an introduction to electromagnetism and elements of basic AC circuit operation. Classroom exercises are supplemented with hands-on laboratory sessions where the students learn the proper use of basic electronic test equipment. Students will have the opportunity to build an electronic circuit from a kit while learning the proper techniques for soldering and troubleshooting. Finally, students will have the opportunity to explore basic house wiring by designing and building their own home wiring projects.
Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Introduction to Algebra or beyond.
Dual Credit with College of DuPage. Course Fee Required
310420 - 310421 ELECTRONICS I
This two semester course covers the concepts in electronic circuit theory and applications. The course begins with an introduction to electronic components such as resistors, switches, and batteries and their behavior within electrical circuits. Electrical principles such as Ohm's Law and Watt's Law are studied and applied to series, parallel and combination circuits. Follow-on topics include the study of magnetism, electromagnetism and related AC circuit behavior involving capacitors, inductors and transformers. Lastly the students study the operation of diodes and transistors and their application in more complex semiconductor electronic circuits. Students will learn to use various types of electronic laboratory equipment including power supplies, digital multimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes while performing laboratory experiments that accompany the studied topics. The students will gain experience with electrical circuit fabrication, electronic simulation, and troubleshooting techniques while assembling their own electronic kits. This course is recommended for students with average or above math skills and an interest in science and engineering.
Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or beyond. Course Fee Required
May also meet requirements for Science credit. Dual credit with the College of DuPage.
This one semester course focuses on advanced digital electronic theory and applications. Students will study solid state devices leading to an investigation of digital logic concepts and computer circuit fundamentals including binary and hexadecimal number theory. The students will explore TTL and CMOS logic gates, encoders/decoders, latches, flip-flops, counters, registers, memories, and arithmetic logic units while using them in laboratory breadboard circuits and electronic simulation. Students will also select and build a digital electronic kit. This course is recommended for serious, college-bound students with average or above math skills and an interest in science and engineering.
Levels: 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Electronics I or Instructor's permission Course Fee Required
May also meet requirements for .5 of an elective lab Science credit. Dual credit with the College of DuPage.
The Computer Repair/A+ Certification course is designed to equip both novice and experienced students with entry-level computer technician proficiencies. The course is aligned with the industry standard CompTIA A+ Certification objectives for hardware and software which are covered over two semesters. Students will become adept with key computer hardware architecture components like the motherboard, processor, memory, drives, networks, power supplies and peripheral devices. Additionally, students will install, configure, and troubleshoot the significant operating systems utilized today, primarily Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The course includes lectures, demonstrations and videos on theories of operation including real-life projects for the student to explore. Significant lab time is provided to offer the student authentic hands-on experiences in working with computers. The course follows an industry-recognized curriculum and is recommended for students who enjoy computers and/or students who might have a career interest in Information Technology leading to a professional certification. Further information about the CompTIA and the course objectives can be found at www.comptia.org.
Levels: 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None, although a course in electricity or electronics would be beneficial. Course Fee Required
Dual credit with the College of DuPage.
Manufacturing and Construction
This course is open to any student interested in the vocational and hobby opportunities in woodworking. Basic instruction will be given in both hand tools and power tools. The student will learn to set up and adjust power equipment necessary to complete a selected project. This selected project directs the student into production technology techniques used in industry today. They will use appropriate construction materials, adhesives, as well as finishing materials that are environmentally safe. It also covers a study on woods and occupations in the wood products industry. Approved safety glasses with side shields are required.
Level: 9,10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None. Course Fee Required plus wood costs for selected projects.
310516 , 310517 WOODWORKING II
Woods II is a basic cabinet and furniture construction course. The selection and design of furniture, different types of joint construction, and panel construction are explored. Wood turning as well as spray finishing is integrated in the furniture making. Occupations related to cabinetmaking and construction are explored throughout the course. Approved safety glasses with side shields are required. Students may elect to start Woodworking II at the beginning of second semester consecutive with Woods I.
Level: 10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Woodworking I Course Fee Required plus wood costs for selected projects
This course is open to students who have completed Woodworking II. The student will select projects that are functional and attractive. This course will provide information on wood technology, principles of design and planning and comprehensive treatment of machine operation techniques pertaining to cabinetmaking, wood structures, and assembly. design and finishing. Safety glasses with side shields are required. These two semesters are reversible. Students may elect to start Woodworking III at the beginning of second semester.
Level: 11,12 Semesters: 2 Reversible Credit: 1/2 or 1
Prerequisite: Woodworking I or II Course Fee Required plus wood costs for selected projects
The building trades course, which meets two class periods each day, is provided for junior and senior students who plan to enter one of the building trades upon completion of high school. The focus of the class is the construction by the student of a two-story, four-bedroom home. The primary purpose of this course is to provide an educational experience for students to develop occupational skills, proper job attitudes, and safe work habits and to learn about the wide variety of construction trades. Safety glasses of the spectacle type are required.
Level: 11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Instructor's approval
Agriscience and Related Biotechnology
310130 , 310131 FLORAL DESIGN
Interested in floral design, flower shop management, or the science behind the design? This course offers you the opportunity to design a variety of floral arrangements and to learn about plants from seed to the final design. The care and sale of floral designs, flowering container plants, and foliage plants will be discussed. Students will care for various plants in the school greenhouse. Identification of flowers and foliages and their appropriate care and use will be stressed, along with design principle in preparing a successful design. The student will be exposed to career opportunities through selected guest speakers
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None
Lab fee required to cover costs of consumable items. Course Fee required
*May be used to satisfy high school graduation fine arts requirement. May be used to satisfy high school graduation science requirement for the classes of 2009, 2010, or 2011.
310133 ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN
This course builds upon basic floral design skills. Students will cover weddings, funerals, banquets, holiday and other complex styles used in the floral industry today. Students will learn more about flowers and foliages continuing from basic floral design course. Preserving and using preserved flowers will also be stressed. Students will learn business practices and other employability skills, including taking floral orders, floral accounting, customer relations, and starting a business. Career opportunities will be discussed.
Level: 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Floral Design Course Fee Required.
*May be used to satisfy high school graduation fine arts requirement. May be used to satisfy high school graduation science requirement for the classes of 2009, 2010, or 2011.
310100 PLANT AND LANDSCAPE SCIENCES (PALS)
One of the most rapid growth areas of biological sciences is the study of horticulture. Increased career opportunities in the field of horticulture and a return to gardening as a hobby and leisure activity have prompted this growth. This course will provide the student with an overview of the industry, a scientific study of botanical plants, propagation and growth experiences of cultivated horticultural plants. Hands-on laboratory based exercises in landscape design and maintenance, principles of plant propagation, turf and lawn care, pest controls, hydroponics, and vegetable and food production will be employed. The student will be introduced to CAD landscape design as well as other computer based programs. Career opportunities for the college bound and non-college bound student will be emphasized. Course content will incorporate the Illinois State Colleges admission lab science program of "Science Applications in Agriculture".
Level: 9,10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None Has articulated credit Course Fee Required
*May be used to satisfy high school graduation science requirement
This course emphasizes career oriented, hands-on experiences in the growth and cultivation of a wide variety of foliage plants, flowering container plants, bedding plants, perennials and vegetables in the school greenhouse. Students will propagate plants with seeds and asexual techniques, merchandise the plants and prepare individual projects. Exposure to horticultural technology and careers will be offered.
Level: 10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Lab fee required to cover costs of consumable items. Course Fee required
May also meet Science credit
310160 , 310161 COMPANION ANIMAL BIOLOGY
Interested in a career in veterinary medicine, kennel or pet shop management, dog training or grooming, zoo related occupations, stable management - then this is the course for you. Students will study animal health, nutrition, safety, animal behavior, pet selection, animal welfare, reproduction, and animal management systems. Career opportunities will be stressed.
Level: 9,10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Lab Fee Required to cover costs of consumable items. Course Fee required
May also meet Science credit
Advanced Companion Animal Biology is designed for students to build on basic concepts in Companion Animal Biology and to continue studying animals in our society. Students will study principles of animal health and diseases, animal systems, nutrition and digestion, reproduction, genetics and embryology, and animal biotechnology. The relationships of man, plants, and animals will be explored. Course content is correlated to the Illinois State Colleges admission lab science program of "Biological Science Applications in Agriculture-Animal Sciences." If you are interested in pursuing a career with animals, this is a great opportunity to learn about some of the career fields open to you.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Companion Animal Biology Course Fee Required
May also meet Science credit
Internship is designed for students with a career interest in ag business or agriscience. Students receive credit for the related class and credit for their job experience. Students gain firsthand knowledge through on-the-job training at a local business. The teacher assists the student in locating an appropriate placement. In the related class, students study job related topics, develop job search skills. Explore careers, develop leadership skills, and work on interpersonal relationships.
Level: 11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Advanced agriscience students may select a special research topic or problem to investigate with instructor guidance. Students will develop a plan of work to include objectives, plan of action to include labs and written applications, and evaluation process with instructor's approval. Topics of study may include such areas as horticulture, greenhouse management, landscape design, floral design, animal care and management, wildlife management, and environmental issues.
Level: 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Engineering
310610 DRAFTING I--AUTO CAD 2D
This course is for all students who want to explore drafting as a career. Drawing for the mechanical engineer will be the major focus of the class. The basics of AutoCAD 2D will be presented during this first semester. Drawing assignments will be integrated with basic math and geometry skills to solve simple engineering problems. Freehand sketching, manual drafting and computer drafting skills will be developed so that they can be applied in other drafting courses like Pre-engineering, Architecture and Research and Design. This course receives articulated credit at College of DuPage.
Level: 9,10,11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None. Purchase of some drafting supplies is required. Course Fee Required
This course is intended for those students who have a high interest and aptitude for engineering and wish further study in the field of mechanical engineering. Students will study areas not covered so far in the introductory courses. Topics covered are: detailed multi-view projections, secondary auxiliaries, geometric tolerances, city, electrical, intersections, threads, fasteners, etc. Most drawings will be drawn on AutoCAD to further enhance their computer skills
Level: 10,11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Drafting 2-AutoCAD 3D
Purchase of some drafting equipment required. Course Fee Required
This course is for the student who wishes to study the field of architecture. Assignments given would simulate the work of an architect. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) will be used during the year. Topics covered are CAD drafting, energy efficiency, construction techniques and terminology, residential and commercial building design and interior design. Working drawings needed for house construction are developed during the year.
Level: 10,11,12 Semester: 2 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Drafting 2 -AutoCAD 3D Drafting. Purchase of some drafting materials is required.
May also meet Fine Arts credit. Course Fee Required
Research and Design is a course for the student who wants to explore engineering as a career. This course uses STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) project based assignments. The student will learn the physics of how simple machines work through a series of hands on activities and projects. Problem solving is utilized to overcome problems of design, development, production, and the testing of a product. Topics covered are from both applied technology and science, which could include but not limited to; robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, CAD (computer aided drafting), optics (including lasers), mechanical, electricity and magnetism. Students will work in design teams and present their achievements to the class in various competitions.
Level: 11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit:1
Prerequisite: 2 years science and completion of Algebra II or, Instructional Coordinator approval. Credit may be taken in Science, Applied Science & Technology or split between both. Course Fee Required
310617 DRAFTING II--AUTO CAD 3D
This course is the second course of the drafting sequence and it is usually taken the second semester. Students will study 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional AutoCAD Drafting. The drafting topics covered second semester are dimensioning, working drawings, sectioning, auxiliaries, isometric pictorials and developments. The students will also be introduced to Mastercam Manufacturing software. In the Mastercam program a student can design, draw apart and also write the program to manufacture the part on a computer-controlled mill or lathe. This course receives articulated credit with College of DuPage.
Level: 9,10,11,12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Drafting 1-Auto CAD 2D Course Fee Required
Dual Credit COD
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