• Syllabus

    Industrial Technology

    413

    Bloomsburg Area High School

    Instructor: Kirk Marshall

     

    Course Overview:

     

    This course is designed to provide a study of various aspects of industrial technology.  There will be a major emphasis placed on woodworking, machine safety and computer-aided machining.  Each class will construct a group project using various construction techniques and computer-numerical-controlled machinery.  There will also be time for individual study / projects in particular areas of student interest.

     

    Course Outline:

     

    I.       Course Content

    A.    Laboratory safety

    1.     Materials

    2.     Machinery

    3.     Procedures

    4.     Self

    5.     Assignment: safety poster

    B.    Material Layout

    1.     Measurements

    2.     Board footage

    3.     Layout techniques

    C.    Wood Joinery

    1.     Common types of joints

    2.     Appropriate uses

    3.     Construction techniques

    D.    Fundamentals of Design

    1.     Elements of design

    2.     Proportions

    E.     Working drawings

    1.     Thumbnail sketches

    2.     AutoCAD

    a.      Introduction to the software

    b.     Project design

    c.      Dimensioning

    3.     Project plans

    a.      Orthographic drawing

    b.     Parts list

    F.     Tools and Materials

    1.     “Squaring a board”

    2.     Machinery setup

    3.     Machinery usage

    G.    Preparing for a finish

    1.     Abrasive paper

    2.     Stain

    3.     Fillers

    H.    Properties of wood

    1.     Parts of a tree

    2.     Defects

    3.     Moisture content

    I.       Computer-Aided machining

    1.     MasterCAM

    a.      Introduction to software

    b.     Project design

    c.      Develop toolpath

    2.     Machining project parts

    a.      CNC lathe turning

    b.     CNC router project

    J.      Vinyl cutter

    1.     Computer graphic

    2.     FlexiSign software

    3.     Cutting the vinyl

    4.     Vinyl application

    II.    Course Activities

    A.    Group project

    B.    Individual project

    C.    MasterCAM project

    D.    CNC lathe project

    E.     Vinyl project

    F.     AutoCAD three view drawing

     

     

    Course Software:

     

    MasterCAM 8

    AutoCAD LT 2002

    EnRoute 2.1

    Rhino 2.0

    FlexiSign 6.5

    CorelDraw 10

    Adobe Photoshop 6.0

    Print Artist

    Microsoft Office XT

    FrontPage 98

    3D StudioMAX

     

    Specialized Equipment:

     

    Techno-Isel   21” x  29” CNC router

    Phoenix  HQL-EZ  CNC wood lathe  6”  x  36”

    Micro-scribe 3D digitizer

    Kodak DC 220 digital camera

    Vinyl Express 24” vinyl cutter

    HP 360C  24” color inkjet printer

     

     

    Assessment:

     

     

    1.     Completion of assigned projects is a fundamental requirement.

    2.     Projects will be evaluated on specific criteria.

    3.     Effort the student demonstrates in making their project, considering past effort, and other circumstances.

    4.     Students will include this work in the end of the year exhibit / final.

    5.     Tests/quizzes will be given at the end of certain activities and lessons.

     

     

    Behavioral Expectations:

     

     

    STUDENTS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO. . .

    ·        RESPECT ANOTHER'S RIGHT TO AN EDUCATION WITHOUT INTERFERENCE.

    ·        BE IN CLASS ON TIME! BE PREPARED!

    ·        BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS.

    ·        COOPERATE WITH OTHERS TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF CLASSROOM MATERIALS AND MACHINERY.

    ·        RECOGNIZE THE OBLIGATION IN FREE SPEECH TO AVOID OBSCENITY, DEFAMATION, RACISM, AND DENIGRATION OF PEOPLE.

    ·        INFORM PARENTS OF THEIR CLASS RECORDS AND THEIR PROGRESS IN CLASS.

    ·        THINK AHEAD TO EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS.

    PROTECT SCHOOL PROPERTY AND RESPECT THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS.

    ·        NO UNAUTHERIZED INTERNET USE OR GAME PLAY DURING CLASS.

    ·        BOOKBAGS AND OTHER BELONGINGS ARE TO BE STORED ON THE SHELVES IN THE FROM OF THE CLASSROOM.