Technology Department

RATIONALE:  The Computer Science Department offers courses that will introduce students to and make them aware of the possible uses of technology.  The courses offered in this department provide students with a background and some of the basic skills necessary to function in today’s society.

PRE-REQUISITE: Please note: Underclassmen are NOT allowed to pick technology courses as a 7th course!  Only under rare circumstances can underclassmen utilize the limited space in the technology courses and only at the  principle's discretion. No previous computer knowledge required. See course description for individual pre-requisites.

METHODOLOGY:  Discussion guided projects, peer teaching and hands on laboratory experience.  

PROJECTS/PAPERS/READINGS:  The majority of the grade in each course is composed of a series of short-term projects given with each unit of study.  The final consists of one major or long-term project combining the skills learned throughout the term

HOMEWORK:  Homework may include:  Internet work, peer evaluation, review of web resources and the creation of student created tutorials.

REVIEW FOR EXAMS:  Alternative assessment is a standard component of each course.

CREATIVITY AND THE COMPUTER  (Level 2) - This one semester course will offer students interested in computer graphics the chance to experiment with 2D graphic software. Opportunities to work with several different computer programs will allow students to create works of computer art, edit photographic images, create their own web page, and explore the possibilities of this medium. The course will be mostly independent student directed work on projects with a limited lecture/demonstration component. This course has an enrollment limit of 10 students per class.

INTRODUCTION TO 3-D MODELING (Level 2) - This one semester course is open to seniors.  Students are exposed to some of the software packages now commercially available for 3D graphics. Students will be shown some of the practical applications of this emerging technology. Each student will be expected to work independently to explore the power of this software as well as work collaboratively on major projects. This course has a limited enrollment of 10 students per class.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (Level 2) - This one semester course is open to seniors. This course introduces students to the world of computer aided design through the use of AutoCAd 2007. Only student who aspire to work as a professional engineer, architect, or machinist should sign up for this class. Each student will be expected to work independently to explore the power of this software as well as work collaboratively on major projects. Students taking this class should be self motivated and independent. This course has a limited enrollment of 10 students per class.                                                                                                                                     

PREREQUISITES:

·         successfully completed Algebra II with a B- or Better

·         or Introduction to 3-D Modeling with a B or better

·         and teacher approval.