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| <FONT FACE="CG Times"><P ALIGN="CENTER"><font color="#ff0000" size=5><B><U>OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION</B></U></P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="CENTER">BUSINESS</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The Business Education Department is one of the most diversified departments in the high school.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The college preparatory area offers major sequences in Accounting, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing, Business Administration, and Liberal Arts. The vocational area offers major sequences in Secretarial, Secretarial-Clerical, Bookkeeping, and Retail Management. The general area concerns itself with a sequence in Personal Business Management, which gives all students the opportunity to acquire the basic business skills necessary for survival in our world today.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">This variety of choices makes the Business Education curriculum available to all students, no matter what their chosen field. All courses are Regents approved and will add to a student's personal and educational enrichment.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">501 COLLEGE ACCOUNTING</U> (H) - A one-year intensified accounting course employing a college text, and giving a comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of a college accounting course. The student will advance from basic accounting concepts through such diversified areas as taxation, partnerships and corporate formation. This course is an excellent foundation for students who plan to major in business administration. Recommended for junior or senior year. Recommended prerequisite: Accounting I. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">504RG ACCOUNTING I</U> (R) - This course develops the skills and procedures necessary to keep the financial records of a company and includes: single proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Students will learn double-entry accounting with the use of specialized journals. The course stresses the importance of an accountant to a business while developing the knowledge of the financial operations of the business. Also, students will be able to use the problem-solving capacity of the computer, with no prior knowledge of computer programming, to prepare formal financial statements such as the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Work Sheet. Recommended for the sophomore year. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: One year of a mathematics course.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">506 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS - REGENTS COURSE</U> (R) - The student will learn the mathematics involved in banking, savings, investments, payrolls, taxes, buying and selling. Mathematical short cuts and mental calculations are developed as well. Other topics that will be explored are: pricing goods, discounts, installment buying, and trade procedures. Office mathematics and personal money management are also included. This course will benefit any student seeking a review of the fundamentals of arithmetic, and is an excellent foundation for those students interested in following a business or accounting sequence. This course satisfies the second year math requirement. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Average or above average marks in math.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">507 PERSONAL & CONSUMER MATHEMATICS - 10-2</U> - This course covers the mathematical skills and activities that apply to all areas of consumer and occupational related mathematics. It deals with such areas as money, banking, finance, etc. This course may be used in the business department as an elective or in the math department to fulfill the second year mathematics requirement as mandated by the NYS Education Dept. for a local diploma. Recommended for the sophomore year. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: One year of a mathematics course, Passed Math RCT.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">508 BUSINESS LAW - REGENTS COURSE</U> (R) - Designed to give the student a knowledge of his/her rights and responsibilities in business transactions. It is designed to develop an understanding of law, involving an individual's contractual rights and obligations. The course covers, among other topics, the nature of contracts, the relationship of the buyer and seller, the employer and employee, partnerships and corporations, negotiable instruments, bailments, wills, social legislation, the courts and their functions. Emphasis is placed on the law as a guide to ethical behavior and as a means of understanding one's role in society. Another aim of the course is to help students improve their power to reason logically and to express themselves clearly by giving them some understanding of the problems and activities of modern business. The technique of reasoning and problem solving through illustrative court case problems is applied to areas of automobile insurance, employment, and contracts. Classroom presentations by local attorneys are part of the course. The class is an excellent foundation for further study in related fields, including accounting and business administration. Suggested for the academic as well as the career oriented student. This course satisfies the fifth unit of social studies as mandated by New York State. Recommended for junior or senior year. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">509 PERSONAL AND CONSUMER LAW</U> - Acquaints the average student with the basic legal knowledge he or she will need in order to survive in our business and consumer oriented society. Topics include: employee rights and responsibilities; sales agreements, consumer protections and remedies, using credit, rights and duties of landlords and tenants, paying taxes, due process, and working with a lawyer. Useful background for all occupations. All students would benefit from this course. Recommended for grades 10, 11, or 12. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">510 PERSONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT</U> - A course designed to develop basic competencies required for managing one's personal business affairs. Topics include: understanding your paycheck, your income/your life, housing, making personal business decisions, maintaining personal records, preparing personal income tax returns, using legal assistance, and personal protection. Recommended for grades 10, 11, or 12. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">511 BUSINESS ENGLISH</U> - This is a level 2 course, which will be team taught by an English and a business teacher. It is a double period class which meets every day for 2 consecutive periods. Topics covered will include strategies for preparing a resume, letter of application, interviewing skills, as well as selected readings from appropriate books. A term paper will be required. The business/keyboarding and English skills necessary to prepare a student for college and/or a career will be emphasized. This course may be used to fulfill the fourth or fifth year English requirement for graduation and is an elective toward an Occupational Education major. 2 Credits.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">512 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS I</U> - This course contains two modules -- Working Citizen and Personal Resource Management -- which are required of those students who are electing to take any occupational sequence, such as business <U>or</U> technology. The course has been developed so that the student will gain insight into the "World of Work." The two modules, the Working Citizen and Personal Resource Management, will introduce the student to the realities of a business organization. These modules are required for those students who are electing to take any occupational sequence, such as business <U>or</U> technology. Topics such as goal and career setting will be stressed. Other topics include targeting opportunities, increasing motivation and time management. This course is recommended for students planning to attend college <U>or</U> a trade school. Required for grade 9. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">514 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS</U> - This course is required for all students opting for an occupational sequence in business education. The principles of human relations, decision making and economics will be addressed. This course is required for grade 9. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">520 BUS. ANALYSIS/BUS. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS</U> - <U>This is a core course required for a 5-unit business sequence, as mandated by the Regents Action Plan</U>. This course consists of two modules. In the first module, Business Analysis, the students will explore the facets of the different types and needs of a business, including the consumer, profit motive and margins. The second module, Business Computer Applications, provides students with an overview of data processing from the past to the present, with present-day applications of data processing within a business framework. In the module, the students will identify and define essential aspects of a customer system, demonstrate an understanding of common hardware configurations and become aware of the four basic computer software productivity tools used in today's business world. Use of current computers, such as the IBM PC, is stressed. Keyboarding/Computer Applications is recommended as a <U>prerequisite</U>. This course should be taken in <U>Grade 10</U>. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">524C KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS</U> - <U>This course is required for all students</U>. This course stresses the fundamentals of computer usage and emphasizes the skills needed for proper keyboarding techniques. Although the main focus of this course is on the development of basic occupational keyboarding skills, personal use keyboarding skills are also enhanced. Students will have an opportunity to work with a variety of office applications including keying from unarranged, handwritten, rough draft and edited copy of letters and reports. Skill building for speed and accuracy will be emphasized so that students will be able to upgrade their keyboarding skills. Students will become familiar with word processing skills, spreadsheet development, data base use as well as interactive technologies. Microsoft Works is utilized. This course will enable our students to effectively deal with computer usage on the high school, college, personal and job entry level and allow them to participate in the 21st century's high tech environment. This course is recommended for grade 9, and may be used toward a business, secretarial or clerical major. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">525 KEYBOARDING/COMMUNICATIONS</U> - <U>This course is mandated by the Regents Action Plan for any student seeking a 3 or 5 unit sequence in Occupational Education in the area of Business</U>. The aim of this course is to impart a reasonable mastery of those keyboarding skills ordinarily required in the typical positions open to stenographers, and operators of electronic word processing equipment. A speed of at least 30 words per minute will be achieved on electric typewriters. Other aims of this course include typing business letters, envelopes, memos, reports, tables and rough draft copies to be corrected. This course also includes modules directed to the development of non-verbal, verbal and written communications. Listening and reading skills are developed, as well as business terminology and proficiency in English mechanics. Recommended for Grade 10. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">527CS KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS*</U> - Keyboarding Applications taught on an individualized basis. Recommended for CSE and Resource Room students. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">532 WORD PERFECT I</U> - Students will learn word processing skills on state-of-the-art PC computers, utilizing Word Perfect software currently found in the business world. This course is designed to develop both technical and non-technical office and information skills. This course is an excellent foundation for students seeking employment in any business office after graduation or as a word processing program to utilize in college. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Personal Keyboarding.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">533 WORD PERFECT II</U> - A continuation of the skills taught in Word Perfect I, stressing more advanced applications of this software package. Applications in database, spreadsheets and graphics within this software package will be included. ½ Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Word Perfect I.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">540 SECRETARIAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE</U> - After evaluation and instruction, the student will be placed in an office environment within the school during a regularly scheduled class period. Work experience will be in all phases of secretarial work. This is an excellent opportunity for the student who would like to be exposed to actual on-the-job work experience. <U>Recommended for the junior year</U>. Coordinator's permission necessary. ½ or 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">543 MARKETING I</U> - This dynamic course provides a basic introduction to the field of marketing and promotion. Topics include: marketing theory and careers, hands-on research, product development and sales. Hands-on experience in the school store is provided. Recommended for grades 10, 11, 12. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">544 MARKETING II: RETAILING</U> - This course emphasizes a specific area in marketing known as retailing. The student will be given the knowledge required for the operation of a business--particularly a retail store. Topics for discussion include: Merchandising, advertising and display, human relations, and management. The student will be taken through the varying stages of working in a retail operation: getting started, becoming a Master Employee, and moving toward management and ownership. Recommended for grades 10, 11 or 12. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Marketing I.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">545 MARKETING III</U> - This Independent Study course is for those students who wish to become a member of our DECA (an associated of marketing and management students) Chapter and stresses youth leadership as mandated by the RAP. Students will be required to complete all activities that will enable them to compete in the Merit Awards Program, a nationally recognized DECA competition, or Regional, State and National Competions, as well as take part in the chapter activities planned for the year. However, the student must meet the requirements of the chapter constitution. Advisor's and coordinator's permission necessary. Additionally, those students agreeing to meet specific competencies set by the advisor and coordinator over a consecutive 2-year period, <U>may</U> be awarded ½ credit of the Social Studies "Participation in Government" requirement as mandated by the Regents Action Plan. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">546 MARKETING IV</U> - Students will be given credit for working in the school store during free periods provided that they work the required number of days. Schedules can be arranged to meet individual class schedules. Evaluations on the performance of stated tasks will be given by student management and the advisor. Advisor's and coordinator's permission necessary. 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Prerequisite</U>: Marketing I.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Co-requisite</U>: Marketing III.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">552 COLLEGE MARKETING I/NYIT</U> - This dynamic course provides a basic introduction to the field of Marketing and Management. Topics include marketing theory, research with firms, promotion, sales and advertising. Students have tha opportunity to develop marketing programs for school and business. Hands-on experience in the school store is provided. This course allows the student an opportunity to earn <U>three college credits ( a tuition fee is required for college credit) with NYIT and AP weighted grade. (Credit can be transferred to any college</U>.) 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">549 COMMUNITY SERVICE/CAREER EXPERIENCE</U> - This provides students with an opportunity to be exposed to a variety of career roles within the community and/or school by actually working in school-based or community-based organizations as student interns. Placements are made based on the individual student's future career interests and goals. Career guidance is also provided in a classroom setting on an alternate 3-day cycle. This course provides an excellent foundation of career experience for students. Open to seniors. 90 hours of service = ½ Credit; 180 hours = 1 Credit.</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">560 GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE</U> <U>Prerequisite</U>: employment. Open to all students in the junior and senior year. The General Work Experience Program is a New York State approved endeavor whereby junior and senior students may attend classes during the first part of the school day and work afternoons in places of industry and business. It seeks to develop an understanding of the world of work and a better personal and social adjustment among youth through the efforts of teachers and counselors in cooperation with employers in business industry.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">One unit of school credit may be earned by juniors and seniors (maximum of two credits for high school career) who complete the following minimum requirements: 400 hours over a school year for one credit, 200 hours over one half year for one-half credit, one 40-minute period per week of related classroom instruction which may be obtained by group or individual counseling, remedial instruction, and/or vocational training.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Students may select General Work Experience on their class schedule, but this is <U>not</U> sufficient to enter the program. At the beginning of the school semester, the student must obtain the appropriate forms from the General Work Experience coordinator in the Guidance Office. The first form is a Program Agreement Contract Form which is signed by the employer (who agrees to pay the prevailing wage), the student (who agrees to be a satisfactory employee), a parent, and the coordinator. The second form is an Application for Participation in the General Work Experience Program. When these two forms are returned to the coordinator with the required signatures, the student is <U>then</U> formally in the program.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The coordinator maintains contact with the employer and receives periodic follow-up reports, including a written appraisal of the student's performance, which is reflected as a code comment on the student's report card. A pass/fail grade is given by the coordinator for the student's participation in the program. ½ Credit per semester.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	BUSINESS/MARKETING SEQUENCES</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS I and II (Mandated for a 3 - or - 5 unit sequence, 1 Credit)</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">1) <U>College Preparatory</U>:	Accounting I (1 Credit) <U>or</U> Marketing I/NYIT</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Accounting II (1 Credit) (1 Credit and 3 College Credits) </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">College Accounting (1 Credit)</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Business Law (1 Credit)</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Marketing II (1 Credit)</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">3) <U>General Sequence</U>:	Word Perfect I (½ Credit)</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Word Perfect II (½ Credit)</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Personal Consumer Law (½ Credit)</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Personal Business Mgt. (½ Credit)</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Secretarial Experience (½ or 1 Credit)</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Community Service (½ or 1 Credit)</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Students seeking a secretarial sequence must take Secretarial Office Experience (½ or 1 Credit).</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">**	Please note; Keyboarding/Computer Applications is a ½ unit course required of <U>all</U> students for graduation. Keyboarding/Computer Applications <U>must</U> be taken by those students opting for a 3 - or - 5 unit sequence in Occupational Education.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Students <U>must</U> also take Introduction to Occupations for any of the above sequences.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Students are encouraged to take any of the business education courses listed in the course bulletin as electives.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">***	Community Service/Career Experience (½ or 1 Credit) may be used as the fifth unit of an Occupational Education Business sequence.</P></DIR> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<B><U>OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION</P> | |
| </B></U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	TECHNOLOGY</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">In an era when the world has become increasingly dependent upon technical solutions to problems, the Technology Department is challenged to provide all students with technological literacy as part of their fundamental education.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The technology program shifts the emphasis of the traditional Industrial Arts curriculum from learning to use tools, machines, and the making of products from wood, plastics and metals to the understanding of systems of technology in the home and the workplace. Systems of technology in fields such as production, transportation, construction and communications will be emphasized.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The program will continue to rely on "hands on" applied activities. Instruction will make extensive use of tools, machines, materials and processes in an instructional laboratory. All courses include topics highlighting careers in related fields and safety considerations, practices and procedures.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The New York State Education Department has developed a three and a five unit sequence affecting the graduating class of 1990 and thereafter.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> </P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">512 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS I</U> - This course contains two modules -- Working Citizen and Personal Resource Management -- which are required of those students who are electing to take any occupational sequence, such as business <U>or</U> technology. The course has been developed so that the student will gain insight into the "World of Work." The two modules, the Working Citizen and Personal Resource Management will introduce the student to the realities of a business organization. These modules are required for those students who are electing to take any occupational sequence, such as business <U>or</U> technology. Topics such as goal and career setting will be stressed. Other topics include targeting opportunities, increasing motivation and time management. This course is recommended for students planning to attend college or a trade school. Required for grade 9. ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND FOUNDATIONS COURSES</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">515 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGICAL OCCUPATIONS</U> - (Production Systems) -</P> | |
| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Note</U>: This course satisfies ½ credit toward the 1 unit requirement for Introduction to Occupations <U>as well as</U> the systems requirement. In this course, the students will be exposed to topics and activities covering one of the key activities of our society, which is the production of goods for use and consumption. Instruction will include activities covering manufacturing and construction. Topics will include resources for manufacturing and construction, methods and products of manufacturing and construction, and the products/impacts of manufacturing and construction. Students will be involved in "hands on" activities to allow familiarity with the tools, equipment, supplies and related software to each instructional area. ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">562 BASIC ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS</U> - <U>Note</U>: This course satisfies ½ unit of a Foundations requirement. In this course, students will become familiar with the electrical technology found in the home and will be introduced to electronic circuits containing passive and active electronic devices. Instruction will include the theory and operation of common low voltage systems, line voltage systems and appliances, electronic circuits, and the introduction to integrated circuits. Included in this course are opportunities for class discussions, demonstrations, laboratory experimentation and the construction of several devices to take home. The use and operation of test equipment for troubleshooting and repair will also be covered. ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">	<U>TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES AND FOUNDATIONS COURSES</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">563 DIGITAL COMPUTER ELECTRONICS</U> - In this course, the student will be exposed to topics covering decision-making, logic gates and combinational logic circuits which are found in today's computers. Additional topics will include: digital signals, number systems, gate symbols and truth tables which allow for the understanding of digital circuits and systems found in the home and commercial electronic and computer equipment. Topics are arranged to progress from basic concepts to the more advanced theories and applications. Provisions are made within the topics for the student to apply mathematical concepts and to develop positive work related attitudes. Also included are opportunities for discussions, demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Elective course, ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">567 STRUCTURES AND BUILDING</U> (Residential) - One of the key basic needs of humankind is that of shelter. Residences have been used by humans since the early days of the caveman. The development of these structures has taken many forms depending on the needs of the people and the availability of resources. In this course the student will be able to understand the many systems of a residential structure and develop specific skills in the construction process. Topics will include:</P><DIR> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">·	Resources -	Personnel, planning, finance management, materials and supplies, site selection and preparation.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">·	Processes -	Foundations, framing, sheathing and siding entrances and windows, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interior finishing.</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">·	Outputs -	Quality control, environmental, economic, personal impacts.</P></DIR> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Students will be involved in "hands on" activities to allow familiarity with tools, equipment, supplies and related software for each instructional area. Elective course, ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">570 WOODS MATERIAL PROCESSING</U> - A basic course in woodworking. Using a wide variety of hand and power tools, students will learn to identify the qualities and uses of various kinds of wood. Some projects will be required while others will be of the student's choosing. One day per week will be devoted to study from a textbook and worksheets. All students will be required to keep a notebook and grades will be based on the quality of work and on written tests. Elective course, 1 Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">574 PHOTOGRAPHY</U> - A basic course in photography which covers the techniques of taking better black and white pictures, and how to develop, print and enlarge film in the darkroom. Specific photographic assignments will be used to evaluate photo taking skills. In addition, the history of photography, photographic composition, use of filters, special darkroom effects, and utilization of various types of cameras and films will be taught. Elective course, ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">576 DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION</U> (<U>formerly Mechanical Drawing</U>) -</P> | |
| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">A beginning course in which the student will learn to use the tools, practices and techniques of the draftsman. Students will learn about the various kinds of drawing such as isometric, oblique and orthographic projection, and will make drawings in each of these areas, including dimensioning in both the English and metric systems. Students will learn how to make blueprints from their own drawings. This course is basic to anyone interested in drafting as a career. It is of great value to anyone interested in a trade, to prospective engineers and to those interested in any kind of an industrial career. <U>Students pursuing an approved Technology Education sequence will receive Technology Education credit while also satisfying the high school Art/Music requirement</U>, as mandated by the RAP. All students <U>not</U> pursuing a Technology Education sequence will earn credit in Art Education while <U>also</U> satisfying the high school Art/Music requirement. The use of CAD/CAM is stressed in this course as recommended by NYS Ed. Department. Foundations or elective course, 1 Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">577 TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING</U> (R) - A basic course in architectural drawing. Familiarization with architectural blueprints, building materials, construction principles, planning and designing of homes will be stressed. This course, plus at least one half-year of Structures - Residential, will provide a good basic education for anyone interested in any phase of architecture or construction. Fulfills Foundations requirement, can also be used as ½ credit toward Art/Music graduation requirement. ½ Credit.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">578 PROJECT PRESENTATION DRAWING</U> (R) (<U>formerly Technical Drawing - Machine Design</U>) - An advanced course in Engineer Drawing which will include the following areas of concentration: working drawings, auxiliary, revolutions and exploded drawings. Various rendering media will be explored through illustrations and design problems. Will use the CAD/CAM equipment that is used today in this field. Emphasis will be on proper techniques used in industry. This is for students interested in engineering, technical illustration and design. Elective course, ½ Credit. <U>Prerequisite</U>: Design and Drawing for Production.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS I and II (Mandated for a 3- or 5-unit sequence, 1 credit) Introduction to Technological Occupations II contains required <U>Production Systems</U> course.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Remaining Course Requirements for a Technology Sequence</U>:</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">For a 3-unit sequence</U>:	2 additional Foundations courses (½ Credit each)</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">For a 5-unit sequence</U>:	above technology sequence</P></DIR> | |
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| </U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">any <U>four</U> ½ unit technology courses from <U>Systems</U>, <U>Foundations</U> <U>and/or</U> <U>elective group</U>.</P> | |
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| <U><P ALIGN="CENTER">TECHNOLOGY OFFERINGS</P> | |
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| </U><P ALIGN="CENTER">INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS I and II (1 Credit)</FONT></TD> | |
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| <P>Introduction to Technology</P> | |
| <P>Occupations II (includes Production <U>Systems</U> module) ½ Credit</FONT></TD> | |
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| <P>Basic Electronics ½ Credit</FONT></TD> | |
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| <P>Technical Architectural Drawing ½ Credit (Can <U>also</U> be used for Art requirement)</FONT></TD> | |
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| <P>Design & Drawing for Production</P> | |
| <P>1 Credit (Can <U>also</U> be used for Art requirement)</FONT></TD> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Please note: Introduction to Occupations I and II fulfills the requirement for all students opting for an Occupational Education sequence. This course should be taken in the ninth grade and/or when beginning the sequence. Additional courses in technology could be taken along with this course.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Students are encouraged to take any of the technology education courses listed in the course bulletin as electives.</P> | |
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| <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">If students have met systems and foundations course requirements, <U>any</U> technology course, whether it is listed as an elective <U>or not</U>, may be used as part of a 3- or 5-unit sequence.</P> | |
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