PHS Applied Technology Department
Welcome Incoming Freshmen!!!
Students who enroll in Applied Technology classes will get a collaborative, innovative, and hands on approach to learning. This is not your traditional classroom!! Our goal is to provide students with the latest technology (such as 3D printers and CNC Machining), innovative curriculum, and connections to the real world.
Click here for our Applied Tech Incoming Freshmen Course Reference Guide
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Benefits of Taking Applied Technology Courses:​​
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Hands on learning
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Design & build projects to take home
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College credit opportunities
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Industry certifications opportunities
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Scholarship opportunities
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Internship, apprenticeship & job opportunities
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No experience is necessary
Applied Technology Courses Available to Freshmen:
T134 Engine and Power Technology
(1 Semester Course)
Career Pathway - Automotive Technology
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Students will gain an understanding of the operation of piston engines, basic electrical circuits, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles with emphasis on small engine repair. Hands-on experience includes the opportunity to participate in the repair of a variety of small engines.
This course gives students the opportunity to explore several career pathways to help them choose future courses in Applied Technology Department. Future course include Automotives, Building Construction, CAD, Computer Repair, Electronics, Manufacturing, and Woodworking.
T144 - Manufacturing Technology
(1 Semester Course)
Career Pathway - Carpentry & Building Construction / Manufacturing Technology
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Manufacturing Technology is a lab oriented class in which several materials including wood, metal, and plastic will be used for both custom-made and mass produced products. Students will use a variety of hand tools, power tools, equipment, machines, and CNC machines as they learn about modern manufacturing technology.
This course gives students the opportunity to explore several career pathways to help them choose future courses in Applied Technology Department. Future course include Automotives, Building Construction, CAD, Computer Repair, Electronics, Manufacturing, and Woodworking.
T166 - Architecture 1: 3D Design
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Architecture 1: 3D Design introduces students to the foundational principles of residential design and 3D visualization. This year-long course explores the history of architecture, sketching techniques, space planning, accessibility, site analysis, and the integration of design elements and principles to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Industry grade software will be used including Autodesk Inventor and Chief Architect.
T174 / T674 - Electronics Technology 1
(Full Year Course)
Career Pathway - Information Technology
**DUAL CREDIT COURSE**
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This course is designed for students interested in electronics technology, digital communications, audio technology, industrial technology applications, and electronic design. Students will study safety, basic components and symbols, electrical fundamentals, instrumentation, circuit analysis, semiconductor applications, and digital technology. Students will assemble and analyze electronic circuits including power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, and digital circuits. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and teamwork in a lab environment. With successful completion of course, student will obtain college credit for T67402: Harper College Course ELT110, Introductory Electronics, 4 college credit hours.
T202 - PLTW Introduction to Engineering Technology
(Full Year Course)
The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course, Introduction to Engineering Design is an interdisciplinary study with an emphasis placed on learning the design development process. Students utilize their creativity to collaborate with other students through distance learning projects. In this course students develop the essential skills that engineers rely on everyday such as patent research, working with team members, hand-sketching, and proper engineering documentation with team members. Students apply the Design Loop to innovate and invent products in a continuous improvement model. State of the art technology including Autodesk’s Inventor, ANSYS, 3D Printing and ShopBot industrial automation, is used to allow students an opportunity to create prototypes and mock-ups of their individual and team solutions.
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