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Jamestown High School Technology Department
The Technology Department at Jamestown High School offers courses that provide the students with an understanding of the processes, materials, and procedures in such fields as woodworking, electricity/electronics, drafting/CAD, graphics, and small engines. Through taking technical courses, the student is able to better understand the importance of such courses as math and science as they apply to the present-day work forces. Such attributes as critical and creative thinking, teamwork, problem solving, and proper time management are woven throughout the individual technical courses. Career awareness, student’s strengths and interests, and specific skills acquired through hands-on activities greatly enhance the growth and development of each student participating in the technical program offered at the high school.
Course Offerings
Jamestown High School
2002-2003
Introduction to Occupations
Prerequisite - None
This is required for a sequence in Technology or Occupational Education. It is designed to help students develop transferable skills essential to all occupations, and to explore various occupational areas.
World of Technology
Prerequisite – None
This course meets the State requirements for Technology and is intended for students who are not seeking a technology sequence. This is a study of the man made world using activities that apply math and science in practical ways.
Technical Drafting I
Prerequisite - None
A study of the procedures, techniques and equipment used to produce mechanical drawings of various objects. This also covers Basic Blueprint Reading. This course is recommended for those entering engineering, architecture, design, and technical fields.
Computer Aided Drafting
Prerequisite - Technical Drafting I
(Prerequisite may be waived for a junior or senior who has completed or is presently taking Course II Math.) Computer Aided Drafting is a study of the use of computers to produce technical drawings. This course is recommended for those entering engineering and technical fields.
Computer Aided Drafting II
Prerequisite - Computer Aided Drafting I
This course is designed to do advanced technical drawings. The drawings will focus on cams and gears, machine drawings, descriptive geometry and electrical drafting. Students interested in entering college in the field of Engineering will benefit greatly from this course.
Small Home Design
Prerequisites - Technical Drafting I and Computer Aided Drafting
A study of the complete planning process for design and drafting related to a residential structure. This includes culture and history, tools and techniques, lettering and dimensioning, site preparation, floor plan, plumbing, heating, electrical, and elevations.
Electricity/Electronics
Prerequisite - None
A study of electricity: line and low voltage, electronic systems, passive and active devices, circuit applications, integrated circuits, communication fundamentals, and career opportunities.
Digital Electronics
Prerequisite - Electricity/Electronics (or presently taking Course II Math)
A study of the digital circuits and systems found in the home and commercial electronic equipment, and computer applications and repair.
Energy/Power/Transportation
Prerequisite - None
A study of the forms and resources of energy, energy conversion, simple machines, small engines, and energy conservation; and an overview of land, marine, and aerospace transportation systems including cars, boats, and planes.
Manufacturing/Production
Prerequisite - None
A study of the materials, tools, and processes used in manufacturing and production. Since this class is taught in the woodworking lab, the materials, tools, and processes are primarily centered around woodworking. However, some metal working and masonry are included.
Advanced Woodworking
Prerequisite – Manufacturing/Production
This course centers around group and individual projects and activities that involve advanced woodworking techniques. This could include cabinet making and furniture making. Processing techniques such as forming, separating, combining, and conditioning are included.
Carpentry
Prerequisite – Manufacturing/Production
Activities will involve group projects dealing with blueprint reading; building layout; floor, wall, roof, and stair framing; roofing; windows and doors; and siding. Resources such as materials, supplies, and finances; processes such as planning, framing, roofing, and insulating; and outputs such as quality assurance will be included.
Canoe Building
Prerequisite – Advanced Woodworking
This advanced wood technology class centers around a group activity of constructing a cedar strip canoe. Areas of study include wood species identification, machining, fabrication, bending, laminating, and fiber glassing. Successful completion of this class earns two units of college credit at SUNY Morrisville.
Computer Graphics/Multi Media
Prerequisite – None
Activities will be centered around computer image generation for such things as brochures, calendars, and sports cards. Presentations will be developed using computers, photos, slides, videos, and audio.
Principles of Engineering
Prerequisites - Course II Math and Biology (11th or 12th Grade)
This is a hands-on, laboratory-based course which introduces students to concepts of engineering. Bio-technical, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering are studied. Problem-solving activities will include such things as auto safety, computer control, energy systems, and structures. This course provides "real life" applications of math and science concepts. This will be helpful for any student planning to enter college to study engineering.
Videography (9th & 10th Grade)
Prerequisite – None
Students acquire one unit in English and one unit in Technology Education. Activities center around the video production technology of documentaries, PSA's, commercials, and poetry. Students learn writing skills, interviewing, story boarding, camera skills, editing, and video production.
Youth Apprenticeship Program
Prerequisite – Course I Math and 11th Grade - Must apply and be accepted into the program
A program with a local business or industry giving the student on-the-job experience along with coordinated school course work. This provides practical application of skills learned in the classroom with skills on the job. Students see the benefits of academic learning as they work beside highly skilled employees. Students are provided with both coaches and mentors who guide their learning while linking it to information they learn at school.
Principles of Metals/Welding
Prerequisite-At least Course I Math - Must be a junior or senior
A study of materials, processes and techniques, and fasteners used in the metal industry. Blueprint reading will be covered along with different means of cutting metal. Emphasis will be placed upon the various forms of welding with practical hands-on experience.
Blueprint Reading
The course will provide an indepth study of the procedures and techniques used in interpreting blueprints, vital to all phases of industry. Making shop sketches is also an important phase of the course.
James E. Painter, Department Chairman
Technology/Business/Driver Education
Phone 716-483-4263
Fax: 716-483-7110
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