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Prerequisite: 10th (if 16 by November 1), 11th or 12th grade status. The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care is an evolving profession and one in which the reality of life and death is confronted at a moment’s notice. This course is designed for students interested in working side by side with other health care professionals to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. The course is organized to provide students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be competent, productive, and valuable members of emergency medical service teams. This course combines both First Responder and EMT-B. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the PA Department of Health written and practical examination for state certification in both First Responder and EMT-B. (025) HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 11th or 12th grade status. A human anatomy and physiology course provides a knowledge base that is essential to students interested in various health-related fields. Content includes basic anatomical and directional terminology, structure and function of body systems and special senses, fundamental concepts and principles of body organization, histology, and hematology. DRIVER EDUCATION (3300) DRIVER EDUCATION "THEORY" 0.25 credit This course is required for graduation. Students are usually scheduled for this course during their sophomore year. Additionally, any ninth grade student who becomes 16 years of age during the school year can request admittance. This course is taught to prepare students for the behind-the-wheel driving experience. Students must maintain good academic standing in this course in order to be scheduled for the laboratory phase. DRIVER’S EDUCATION: BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING Prerequisites: Students must be in good academic standing in Driver Education Theory or have completed the course with a passing grade. Student drivers must have an excellent driving record with no citations or point accumulation(s) on current Pennsylvania driving record and have a driving permit. This course is not required for graduation but is highly recommended for beginning teenage drivers. The Behind the Wheel (BTW) training consists of six hours of intense driving lessons that include the following: parallel parking, speed and lane adjustments, creating a space cushion around the vehicle, tracking, PA highway vehicle law, urban and rural driving, defensive driving techniques and responsibilities that come with being a PA licensed driver. The skills that are developed will help the teenage driver upon graduation from high school. The BTW training will also help in preparing the students for their road test. The course is extremely popular and students who are interested in taking BTW need to sign-up with the Driver Education teacher, Mike Wilson, in person. E-mails or phone calls from parents to place their son/daughter on the driving list will not be accepted. -53-
Students taking electives within the Technology Department are asked to prioritize their selections making a first, second, and third choice. Even if you want only one elective, we would ask that an alternative selection be made. Woodworking and agricultural classes are limited to 15 students per class; technical and architectural drawing classes are limited to 20 students per class. (723) WOODWORKING 1 1.0 credit This course is designed as an entry level course to provide students with fundamental knowledge and experience in woodworking. Major emphasis is placed on measurement and layout, general shop math, blueprint reading, project planning, wood identification, wood products, joinery, adhesives, abrasives, and wood finishing. Students construct various group projects designated by the instructor. Projects are produced using a combination of hand and power tools. Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects. (722) WOODWORKING 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 1 or approval by the technology instructor. This course gives students experience in developing, designing, and producing wood-made items requiring more advanced and complicated procedures, methods, and operations. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of wood and wood products in industrial operations and in meeting consumer needs. Students will build one required project and then be permitted to choose an individual project suitable to their interest and skill level. Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects. (RENAMED) ADVANCED WOODWORKING 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 2 or the approval by the technology instructor. This course is an advanced woodworking course designed to allow students to develop interests in their own particular form of woodworking. Examples include: mass production, antique reproduction, repair or restoration, fine furniture building and bending laminating and veneering. This course may be taken for two consecutive years as long as the following criterion is met. 1: students are continuing work on a large project and/or 2: the student shows progression of skill in woodworking. Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects. -54-
(713) TECHNICAL DRAWING 1 1.0 credit This course is a beginning drawing course designed to develop fundamental skills in the use of drafting instruments and to develop a knowledge and application of geometric constructions, orthographic pro jections (3 view drawings), pictorial drawings (3D), Architecture, CNC, and dimensioning. Students should be able to understand and create accurate drawings as a means of communicating ideas and solving real situations; technical problems. In addition to drawing board skills, the student is introduced to CAD (computer aided drafting) using various computer hardware with both 2D and 3D solid modeling software. Students planning further education in engineering, architecture, building trades, art, interior design, and the like should strong ly consider taking this course! (712) TECHNICAL DRAWING 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion in Technical Drawing 1. This course is an advanced course designed to further develop drafting skills acquired in Technical Drawing 1 and to increase knowledge and skill in producing working drawings, CAM drawings, threads & fastener drawings. CAD skills are further developed with an extended period of time working at the CAD termi nals using Auto CAD and the solid modeling program Auto CAD Inventor. The students also use paper space for plotting, developing, and creating solid modeling shapes. Students also design and construct working models such as a mouse trap car, to be tested and challenged for specific criteria related to the problem. This course targets students interested in an Engineering or Design Field. (711) ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion in Technical Drawing 1. This course covers areas of architectural drawing and design beginning with a basic introduction of the design process and culminating with a project in which the student designs a residential structure and makes all drawings and prints on an Autodesk CAD program. Architectural Drawing targets those students who are planning a career in the construc tion field, engineering field or interior design; attending an architectural training school; or planning to build a home in the future. (710) COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & COMPUTER AIDED MACHINING (CAD/CAM) 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Technical Drawing 1 and Technical Drawing 2. Applied problems are used to show the application of computer aided drafting and computer aided machining to industry. Students produce machined parts using CAD/CAM software and hardware. (715) PHOTOGRAPHY 0.5 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status. The photography course offers students the basic opportunity to explore visual communication technology. Students are introduced to using and understanding the digital camera. Students are able to understand the concepts of color, depth of field, shutter speed, f-stops, ISO and ASA film speeds, portrait photography, action photography, and digital photography. Furthermore, students gain an understanding of the technology and communicative power of using graphic programs and equipment to enhance visual communication. In addition to understanding a digital camera, students have the ability to use a digital camera to save, change, enhance, and produce a hard copy photograph. Students who are interested in a graphics, communication, or photography field should strongly consider taking this course to gain an understanding of what is available to them. -55-
(716) DIGITAL GRAPHICS & PHOTOSHOP 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Photography and 11th or 12th grade status. Students have the opportunity to apply graphic communication concepts in the classroom to real life examples. The graphics industry is one of the largest industries and most unknown to students. Students learn how to digitally enhance photos and create graphic projects using up-to-date software. They also have projects involving designing, preparing, and reproducing text, photographs, artwork, illustrations, and symbols used in the graphic technology field. -56-
The BAHS Agriculture Program is founded on holistic student development and total student success. This involves developing studies in areas of personal growth, premier leadership and career success. The agriculture courses can be taken in a certain sequence and it is highly beneficial to students to plan to be program completers with four years of agriculture courses of their choice, or which best suit their future goals. Contact the Agricultural Sciences teacher for more information. (744) AGRICULTURE 1.0 credit This introductory course will provide an overview of the many fields of the Agricultural Industry for all students, urban, rural, non-farm and farm based. Students will be introduced to animal science, plant science, environmental science, wildlife and fisheries, mechanics, and the leadership side of the Agriculture Industry. This is a full year course that will provide students with many hands learning opportunities. (743) AGRISCIENCE 0.5 credit This course will study the advancing science of agriculture through various real life issues. Students will be provided with many real life experiences and will begin to look at some of the current issues facing the Agriculture Industry in the United States and internationally. (Examples of topics covered: Energy Efficiency, Biotechnology, International Agriculture, Environmental and Agricultural Issues, Organic Agriculture, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing). (742) AG MECHANICS 1 0.5 credit (Maximum size 12) All students are required to have leather boots to work in the shop. Students will have a basic introduction to welding, oxy-fuel, and small gas engines. Students will also learn to safely use various tools and equipment in the shop. (18054LH) LANDSCAPE AND HORTICULTURE 0.5 credit (Maximum size 15) Students in this course will be responsible for the design and implementation of a landscape project on school grounds. The first portions of the course will look at design and installation techniques, while the second portion will look at the installation of a student designed project around the school facility. Students will use computer aided design to help produce their final projects. Students will explore various fields of Horticulture including, floriculture, aquaculture, landscaping, design, and agriculture production. -57-
(18105VSA) PRE-VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE 0.5 credit This course is designed to integrate veterinary science and small animal care into one course. Students will explore the field of veterinary medicine and will study the role of a veterinarian and veterinary technician in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. Students will also explore the excitements and challenges of small animals. Topics that will be covered are veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and animal rights, genetics, handling and restraint, and physical examinations along with common surgical skills, small animal terminology, and species identification. Students will engage in a variety of activities, labs, and projects with small animals. (NEW) PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 0.5 credit Prerequisites: Students must have previously taken a course in the agriculture program. This course focuses on how Biotechnology can be used to describe any process humans use to alter the basic makeup of living plants or animals for the development of products or processes. Biotechnology has the potential to offer tremendous benefits to humankind. This class will educate students on the many aspects of biotechnology including genetic engineering, plant genetics and grafting, and the scientific development of the up-and-coming “green” industry. With the way our environment and society are moving, more students need to be educated about the changes and what they can do. Understanding how DNA and genetics work make it possible for biotechnologists to alter the makeup of plants and animals. There are so many research opportunities in the plant science and biotechnology fields and they often coincide with each other. (18002AG) SAE/INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.0 credit This is a one credit course that students who are enrolled in the agriculture program and FFA can enroll in to get set up with a supervised agricultural experience. An SAE can be raising an animal, working or volunteering in the agricultural industry, or working on the family farm. An example of an SAE would be a student volunteering two days a week at Kolbrook’s Veterinary Clinic. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs consist of planned practical activities conducted outside of class time, in which students develop and apply agricultural knowledge and skills. The purpose of the SAE course is to ensure that students are continually working on their projects with FFA. The SAE program is education. It is hands-on, real life agricultural career preparation experiences tied to: Agricultural Science curriculum, student aptitudes and interests, student career and educational goals, the agricultural industry. An SAE ties together the entire agricultural education experience. -58-
(791) WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS 0.5 credit This course focuses on specific work ethics, job search and acquisition skills including job application skills, practices to help with job retention, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Students are involved in interest identification, career development, academic enrichment, and life skills. (793) DIVERSIFIED CO-OP CAREER PREPARATION 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Senior status students who are on track for graduation during the current school year. This course is mandatory for those senior students who are applying for work release experience during the school year. An application/evaluation process must be completed for entrance and continuation in this course. (794) COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Senior status students who are on track for graduation during the current school year. A student cannot be deficient in any credit requirements for graduation and must have all paperwork and parent/employer meetings completed and in place prior to the work release experience. This course provides on-the-job training opportunities, increases skill through individual and class study, and encourages attitudes and habits that meet employment standards. Students are released from school to work with local employers. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required for on-the-job training. A written evaluation is completed each marking period and a verbal evaluation is provided monthly by the employer. This course may involve fundraising. THESE OPPORTUNITIES HAVE LIMITED ENROLLMENT. -59-
(10199) INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH ALICE 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or in Algebra B. This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of computer programming using 3-D, interactive, graphical environment called Alice. This project based course will allow students to access the concepts of program design, object oriented programming, and basic control statements. Students will be prepared to transition to a modern, object-oriented language such as Java. (10155) INTRODUCTION TO JAVA 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Computer Programming with Alice. This course is designed to introduce students to the object-oriented programming language Java. Concepts including the Java framework, object-oriented programming, control statements, and user interface will be explored. The course will be project based and extensive time will be given on the computers. Students will be prepared to further their studies in AP Computer Science. (490) AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Java, application, and teacher recommendation. Students will develop basic problem solving and programming techniques. This course emphasizes good programming practice, introducing language features as needed to support the programming concepts. The course focuses on objects, classes, control structures, and arrays. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. (612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING (Presentations, Publisher, & Creating Web Pages) 0.5 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status. Recommended: Word Processing Desktop Publishing is taught using three popular Microsoft software packages. Desktop Publishing has become a necessary skill for most busy offices, educational settings, churches and other organizations to create newsletters, flyers, advertising brochures, bulletins, and web pages. This course gives our students the opportunity to learn readily available software packages that more and more businesses/organizations are using on an everyday basis. Presentations are taught using Microsoft PowerPoint. This powerful, but easy-to-use graphics program, is used to create professional quality slide presentations. PowerPoint helps students develop confidence in any written or oral project that they may have to present in another course. The second component is Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is a part of the Microsoft Office package. Publisher is a basic publishing software that allows our students to get an understanding of how professional printing companies create digital publications. -60-
(612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING CONT. The third component of this course is creating web pages. We incorporate the software program FrontPage. Students learn how to create and manage web sites and pages, create tables and frames, add graphics to web pages and change their properties, create new web sites on a server, and work with HTML code. (155) ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status. The students will produce the school yearbook. (644) KEYBOARDING 0.5 credit Students develop finger dexterity, skill, and proficiencies necessary for quick and accurate information processing on any keyboard. Correct key-stroking is stressed. Students also demonstrate their knowledge of word processing as a labor enhancing and problem-solving tool utilizing touch keyboarding skills and document processing in order to format letters, simple tables, memorandums, and reports using Microsoft Word. This course provides the keyboarding basics necessary for future academic requirements and job placement. It is geared towards students who are: 1) new to keying or do not key efficiently; 2) looking to increase keying speed and accuracy; or 3) interested in learning a basic overview of Microsoft Word and document processing. (643) WORD PROCESSING 0.5 credit Microsoft Word is the most frequently used Microsoft product. Students are required to apply decision-making skills to document formatting and will complete a variety of word processing functions including formatting paragraphs, margins and tabs; moving, copying and replacing text; printing and page formatting; and creating, editing, and converting tables and columns through comprehensive projects. Students also work with advanced Microsoft Word topics such as mail merge, graphics, templates and wizards, macros, and forms. This is a self paced course so students can work at their own pace as long as they meet quarterly benchmarks of progress. Students should be proficient in typing upon entering this course. (646) WORD PROCESSING EXPERT 0.5 credit Directory: cms -> lib2 lib2 -> Chem I honors Unit 2 Notes: Numbers in Chemistry Measurement lib2 -> Class of 2018 9th Grade Mrs. Zuckerberg & Mrs. Slawitsky lib2 -> 2014 Climate Resilience Aff lib2 -> Whap – Era 1 & 2 Packet lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> Young Adult Fiction/Nonfiction Bibliography Fall 2010 lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> 1. 2 Histograms The following table presents the average points scored per game (ppg) for the 30 nba teams in the 2012–2013 regular season. Make a dotplot to display the distribution of points per game lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> Introduction to Computer Programming Syllabus Download 0.51 Mb. Share with your friends:
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