Oswego East High School

Industrial Technology Electives Industrial Technology Areas:

Automotive Technology

Drafting

Woodworking &

Cabinetmaking

Project Lead the Way

Honors Engineering

Automotive Technology

Join us on Thursday, November 14 from

5-7 pm for our annual

Industrial Technology Open House to see us in action at OEHS’s Vocational Annex!

Drafting

Our Automotive Technology program is based on hands-on live work in a shop

environment. We have a 5 bay service shop, as well as an automotive classroom with an

engine lab. This provides students with real-world applications, while teaching them

critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Automotive Technology Electives:

Introduction to Automotive Technology This is a pre-requisite for all other automotive classes. Students will learn basic

automotive maintenance, safety, shop operations, tools, and measurement.

Shop work includes:

Vehicle Safety Inspections

Basic Maintenance

Fluid Changes

Tire Work

Automotive Engine Service Students in this class learn theory and operation of modern engines, as well as how to

diagnose engine problems on cars. Students will rebuild a complete engine in class and

work on engines in cars.

Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Systems Students in this class learn basic electricity, wiring diagrams, vehicle electrical systems,

as well as work with modern engine and vehicle computer control systems using

current industry-standard scan tools & computers.

This class will give students the same diagnostic and electrical skills that current

technicians have and are using in the field today!

Automotive Service Operations This is a dual-credit class, from which students who receive a B or better overall course

grade can earn college credit through Waubonsee Community College!

Students in this class work on tires, brakes, steering systems, suspension, vehicle

maintenance, and basic service. This class is run like a full service shop, providing

students with the mechanical skills necessary to work

Introduction to Technical & Computer Aided Drafting

Students in this class learn skills in both technical board drafting as well as computer

aided drafting. Students create mechanical multiview drawings used in industry,

developing skills with the tools and techniques required for board drafting and the most

current versions of AutoCAD & Inventor!

Woodworking & Cabinetmaking

Woodworking & Cabinetmaking Electives:

Woodworking I Students in this class learn the operations of many woodworking machines including the

jointer, table saw, band saw, and miter saw, in addition to handheld tools such as drills and

routers. Students practice their tool & machinery skills, as well as their finishing

techniques, while building projects such as tables, mirror frames, & small cabinets.

Millwork & Cabinetry II Students in this class create woodworking projects they can use in their own home, such as

desks, entertainment centers, and other cabinets including raised panel doors and drawers.

Advanced Millwork & Cabinetry Students in this class independently design their own cabinetry projects, including

customized furniture with specialty hardware, glass doors, or lighting.

Automotive Electrical and Diagnostic Systems

Automotive Service Operations

Honors Engineering

Honors Engineering Electives:

Honors Introduction to Engineering Design This first course in the PLTW Honors Engineering curriculum provides a foundation and

is a pre-requisite for all advanced engineer ing courses.

Students in this class learn skills necessary for innovation and documentation following

the engineering design process. This course includes the basics of measuring &

geometric calculations, drawing & dimensioning, 3-dimensional CAD modeling using

the newest version of Inventor, prototyping, and advertising & marketing. Students in

this class develop their engineering skills through many hands-on activities and projects

while discovering unique solutions to real-world problems!

IED projects & activities typically include: * Engineering Design Challenges: Golf Ball Challenge,

Pom Pom Launcher, & Pringles Packaging Challenge

* Coffee Cup Design Project

* Automata Project

* Reverse Engineering Legos Project

Advanced Engineering Electives Include...

Honors Principles of Engineering

Honors Digital Electronics

Honors Civil Engineering & Architecture

Honors Engineering Design & Development

While receiving honors grade weighting, each engineering course also offers

the possibility for college credit!