The purpose of the Technology Education program at Emporia High School is to prepare students to become productive citizens in a technological society.

Students enrolled in Technology Education will study the man-made world. This study utilizes the tools and materials of our time, which range from the traditional to the latest technology.

The Technology Education program offers courses for all students whether they are interested in a single course for personal enrichment or in a comprehensive program leading to training for a career.

Junior and Senior students may be eligible to enroll in advanced courses without the Technology Studies prerequisite. To enroll in advanced classes, students in grades 10-12 should see the Technology Education department chair, (Mr. Eikenberry, Room 407), for an application.
 


Staff

Wayne Eikenberry
Department Head

Technology Studies

Computer Aided Drafting
and Design


Computer Numerical
Control/Robotics



Gene Wirsig

Technology Studies

Engineering Research and
Development


Materials and Processes

Video Broadcasting

Corey Wiltz

Technology Studies

Video and Graphic
Production


Video Broadcasting I

Video Broadcasting II


Greg Buckbee

Technology Studies

Principles of Technology I

Principles of Technology II

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Course Descriptions

Technology Studies 000 (full year, credit by semester)
This course will enable students to use, manage, and understand technology which is a study of the man-made world. Students will use a variety of materials, tools and equipment as they develop solutions to assigned problems. The hands-on course is an introductory course and is a prerequisite to the advanced courses in Technology Education.
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) 300 (full year, credit by semester)
Prerequisite: Completed or be concurrently enrolled in Technology Studies or by application.
This course is a study of computer-aided-drafting, mechanical and architectural drafting, design and problem solving.
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Video and Graphic Production 300 (Full year, credit by semester)
Prerequisite: Technology Studies
This course is designed for students who have an interest in video and graphic production. Video and graphics will be created for use on the EHS TV station (E-Vision). Students will learn how to shoot and edit video using digital cameras and digital editing software. Students will also capture photographs using a digital camera and create and edit graphics using PhotoShop and Illustrator. Work completed in this class will be used on EHS Channel 2 and local cable channel 8. This course requires out-of-class time based on assigned position.
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Video Broadcasting I 300 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Prerequisite: Sophomore English and/or Journalism 1 (C or better)
This is a team-taught course dsigned to train students in video broadcasting and public speaking. Students will become working crew members of E-Vision, the EHS TV station. Each student in this course will be assigned a crew position, working cooperatively with other crew members to produce news shows and/or event programming for EHS channel 2 and local cable acces channel 8. Students will also be researching topics and writing scripts/speaches in order to develop polished public speaking skills. This course requires out-of-class time based on assigned position.
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Video Broadcasting II 400 (semester, 1/2 credit)
Prerequisite: Video Broadcasting I (C or better) or Video and Graphic Production (C or better)
This is a team-taught advanced course in video boradcasting. Students continue as working crew members of E-Vision, the EHS TV station. Each studnet in this course takes on the position held in Video Broadcasting 1. Students work cooperatively with other crew members to produce news shows and/or event programming for EHS channel 2 and local cable access channel 8. Students will continue to research topics and write scripts/speeches in order to develop polished public speaking skills. This course requires out-of-class time based on assigned position.
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Principles of Technology I 300 (full year, credit by semester)
Prerequisite: Completed or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra or Algebra I-B.
This is a program in applied physics for students interested in technical careers. Students receive physical science or elective credit for this course. Mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems are applied in the study of force, work, rate, resistance, energy, and power. Principles of Technology is an applied academic course developed by the Center for Occupational Research and Development. (CORD).
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Principles of Technology II 400 (full year, credit by semester)
Prerequisite: Principles of Technology I or physics. Students may take Principles of Technology II while currently enrolled in Principles of Technology I  or physics with instructor approval
This is the second year of the two-year program in applied physics covering six additional units. The units are force transformers, momentum, waves, energy converters, transducers, and optical systems. This course also emphasizes long term problem solving activities such as student built and designed electric vehicles.
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Computer Numerical Control/Robotics 400 (full year, credit by semester)
Prerequisite: CADD or by application.
This course introduces students to Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and robotic programming. Students will program a 3-axis milling machine, a 2-axis lathe, and an industrial pick and place robot. This course was created because of industry's growing demand for technicians with training in CNC and robotics.
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Engineering Research and Development 400 (full year, credit by semester)
Prerequisite: CADD or Principles of Technology I or by application.
This course is designed for students entering college engineering or engineering technology programs. This course emphasizes long term problem solving activities such as student built  and designed electric vehicles.
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Advanced Studies in Technology Education 400 (semester, ½ credit)
Prerequisite: Enrollment by application only.
This course is an independent study course designed for students desiring additional experiences in a specific area of technology.
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Materials and Processes 300 (semester ½ credit)
Prerequisite: Technology Studies
This is a hands on class investigating the materials and processes used in manufacturing. Students will use a variety of materials and equipment in fabricating various instructor approved projects.
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