In this course students investigate technological processes and their relationships to people, society, and the environment. Laboratory activities include: building structures, fabricating vehicles, designing products, developing electronic messages, and producing products.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites
TE 110: Communication Systems/Processes
In Communication Systems and Processes students explore the systems and processes of communication through graphic and electronic communication processes and systems. Laboratory activities include screen-printing, audio and video editing, photography, and web page and portfolio development.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites
TE 120: Transportation Systems/Processes
In Transportation Systems/Processes students examine how people and materials are moved from one location to another by water, land, air, and space. Activities include analyzing transportation systems, using energy to control devices, and designing, fabricating and assessing transportation vehicles.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites
TE 150: Construction Systems
Students in Construction Systems examine different materials, tools, applications, and systems used to produce constructed structures. Students will explore systems used to construct residential, commercial, and other civil structures.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites
TE 200: Construction Processes
Students in Construction Processes will explore the processes used to fabricate the structures we live, work, play, and dwell in. Students will engage in teamwork to design and construct structures using a variety of construction processes.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites
TE 210: Manufacturing Systems/Processes
In Manufacturing Systems/Processes students will examine how design, management, production, inspection, marketing, labor, and safety are used to manufacture technological artifacts. Students will use these techniques to plan, design, and manufacture a product for profit.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites
TE 250: Design Processes
Students will use design processes and computer aided drafting to creatively solve problems and design structures and products.
- 1 credit hour
- 18 weeks
- No prerequisites