Automotive Technology (DP) #805 (Grades 11 & 12) BCC CAPLearn basic automotive technology from the simplest two-cycle engines to todays advanced automotive engines. Practical hands-on experience is part of the many classroom activities including trouble

shooting/diagnostics, small engine repair, scale model engine construction and various welding techniques.

Drafting & Design I #832 (Grades 9-12)Drafting & Design II #845 (Grades 10-12) BCC CAPDrafting & Design III Architectural Design #801 (Grades 11-12)Engineering Drawing #815 (Grades 11-12) BCC CAPFuture Engineers, Architects and Designers... get your start here! Learn to design and draw using professional CAD and 3D modeling software. Students will develop their problem-solving skills and creative abilities during 4 years of sequential courses. See Mr. Kralik in A106 for more information.

Technology Today #846 (Grades 9-12)WOW! Build hot air balloons and windmills for electric generation. Learn flight design to build flying planes and rockets. Design and build vehicles for solar, hydrogen

and CO2 power. Analysis, design, problem solving and critical thinking activities abound. Employers are looking for people who can think! See Mr. Markovitz in FF102 for details.

Exploring Technology Today #838 (Grades 9-12)Instills awareness of the technology that surrounds today’s rapidly changing environment. Thinking, problem-solving and design skills are developed through a variety of class projects. Students learn and apply skills in the communications, manufacturing, construction, bio-technology, and transportation areas. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction, and/or individualized attention.

Electronics I #810 (Grades 9-12) BCC CAPElectronics II #812 (Grades 10-12) BCC CAP

In Electronics I students learn the basics of electronics technology including resistance, voltage, current and their relationship to Ohm’s Law. Students will build fundamental circuits in a problem solving

environment using hands-on project materials and tools. No prior electronics experience is necessary.Electronics II will expand on the topics discussed in Electronics I and will also include more advanced circuit work and engineering exploration. Students will take part in design and problem solving activities with digital and analog circuits along with robotics. Successful completion of Electronics I is strongly recommended. See Mr. Knauss in D104 for more information. Prerequisite: Electronics I

Photographics I #839 (Grades 9-12)Photographics II #840 (Grades 10-12)Photographics III #841 (Grades 11-12) BCC CAPSmile! If you are creative or just want to learn to take sensational pictures, look no further! Learn to master the controls and settings of the latest digital cameras. Apply the elements of design when composing an image then learn how to evaluate and edit your photographs in Photoshop: the ultimate digital darkroom. See Mrs. Cole or Mr. Robinson in A105 or Mr. Haney in FF106. No camera necessary!

Exploring Photography I #843 (Grades 9-12)Gives students an in-depth look at the field of digital photography. Students are taught the basics of digital photography from composition to photo-manipulation and color printing using imaging software. Hands-on computer experience is provided to all students on the photography lab equipment including color printers, scanners and digital cameras. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction, and/or individualized attention.

Technology Teachers: Ms. Brown • Mr. Caccamo • Mrs. Cole • Mr. Corelli • Mr. DiNatale • Mr. Fitzpatrick • Mr. Haney • Mr. Knauss • Mr. Kralik • Mr. Markovitz • Mr. Mills • Mr. Robinson • Ms. Wood

Learn Today • Use Tomorrow • Apply for a Lifetime

Steve Ciancitto: Supervisor of Business & Technology • William Roller: Department Coordinator

Fast Cars: CHRAWant to get involved in

the racing scene?

See Mr. Fitz orMr. Markovitz in C104

Exploring Woodworking I #807 (Grades 9-12)Teaches the use of hand tools in the procedures of cutting common wood joints. Safety practices in the use of hand held and stationary power equipment is enforced. Students construct teacher prescribed and individual woodworking projects. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction and/or individualized attention.

Exploring Woodworking II #814 (Grades 10-12)Assumes basic knowledge of hand tool use, and powerequipment safety procedures and operation, and individual projects of a higher level of advancement and proficiency are constructed. Career opportunities in woodworking are presented. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction and/or individualized attention.

TV Broadcasting Technology I #834 (Grades 9-12)TV Broadcasting Technology II #842 (Grades 10-12) BCC CAPTV Broadcasting Technology III #836 (11-12) BCC CAPStart your television production career here!!! Communications Technology courses emphasize both theory and hands-on experience in video production. Pre-production planning, camera use, lighting, sound recording techniques, electronic editing and computerized character generation are all explored in detail. See Ms. Wood in the TV Studio in B105 for more information.

Woodworking I #848 (Grades 9-12)Woodworking II #849 (Grades 10-12)Woodworking III #806 (Grades 11-12)Woodworking IV #844 (Grade 12)Hand tools are just the beginning. Master these competencies and quickly progress to bench work, power equipment, jig & fixture making, assembly and production, bending and carving. As in all classes, safety is stressed. Emphasis on practical work. Students are introduced to various aspects of the trade – including the computer. Have you noticed the grandfather/grandmother clocks by the principal’s office and in the Media Center. Any idea who made these? See Mr. DiNatale, Mr. Markovitz, Mr. Corelli or Mr. Mills in B104, EE105 or FF102.

Cherokee People NetworkWant to be on television?

See Ms. Wood in B105 Car Care #821 (Grades 10-12) (Semester)This course is designed for the future and current vehicle owners or operators who want to learn how to properly maintain their vehicles. In addition to theory instruction, students will have the opportunity for actual hands-on activities. See Mr. Corelli in EE105 to find out more information.

Home Improvement #820 (Grades 10-12) (Semester)This course is designed for future homeowners or apartment tenants who want to learn how to properly maintain their residences. In addition to theory instruction, students will have the opportunity for actual hands-on activities. See Mr. Corelli in EE105 for more information.

Technology Education Courses fulfill the following Graduation Requirements:

Visual & Performing Arts: Communications Technology, Drafting & Design, Engineering Drawing and PhotographyCareer/Technical Education: All Technology Courses 21st Century Life & Careers: All Technology Courses

BCC CAP Courses:Courses labeled BCC CAP are eligible for BCC CAP credit. Ask your guidance counselor for details.

Business & Technology Honor Society: After completing 3 Business and/or Technology courses with a final grade of an A, students can be inducted into the Business & Technology Honor Society.

ROBOTICS“A Varsity Sport of the Mind”

Science, Technology and Engineering Come Together.

See Mr. Knauss in Room D104.