Career Technical Education is an educational experience which incorporates academic learning and the development of technical skills. Students participate in classroom presentations as well as perform hands-on experiences in a lab setting. Study skill and job entry level skills are stressed with emphasis toward the world of work, career decisions, consumer knowledge and opportunities in higher education. Several of the courses in the Career Technical Education Department have Tech prep articulation agreements with the College of San Mateo. Tech Prep agreements allow student advanced placement and college credit earned while in high school. This program is available in Drafting and Auto. Engineering Tech meets the UC A-G requirement section G college elective. Architectural Design meets the UC A-G requirement section F college elective.
Architectural Design and Computer Aided Design (10,11,12)
Architectural Design is a one-year offering, that focuses on the creative process of planning and designing a single family home. After studying the history and principle of architecture, the student will create a complete set of architectural plans and draw them using AutoCAD. This class meets UC A-G requirement section F college elective – Visual and Performing Arts.
Photography ROP (10, 11, 12)
Photography ROP teaches the basic skills and knowledge needed to enter the field of photography as well as providing a solid foundation for further photographic training at a community college. Current digital and computer-based photography imaging skills and knowledge are covered. Students learn photographic fundamentals, use of digital cameras, scanners, printers, computers, and imaging software. Students will also learn to use Adobe PhotoShop 5.0 for Windows as a tool for creating and enhancing graphic and photographic images.
Engineering Technology 1-2 (10,11,12)
(Prerequisites: to succeed in this course, students should have passed Algebra 1-2 or be concurrently enrolled)
Engineering Technology is a one-year program that, when combined with traditional mathematics and science classes, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering. Whether they plan to attend a college or not, students will benefit greatly from the problem solving skills and logical thought processes they gain in the course. Engineering will be taught in six modules that will have a lecture/discussion and lab component. Topics covered will be mechanical design, solid modeling using CAD, computer programming, basic electronics, and robotics. This class meets UC A-G requirement section G college elective.
Web Design ROP (10,11,12)
This course provides entry-level training in the creation and design of Web sites. Instruction includes working with web authoring software, the creation of HTML files and graphics for the Web, Web site development and management. Students will also learn to use Adobe Dreamweaver as a tool for the design, development, and maintenance of websites.
Woodworking (9,10,11,12)
This is a one-year course that introduces students to basic woodworking skills. Students begin by learning material selection, measurement and layout, as well as how to plan and design a project. The safe use of hand and power tools is then covered thoroughly. The student then builds on this basic knowledge and skill to plan, fabricate, assemble, and finish several finely crafted wood projects. Career and higher education opportunities will be explored throughout the course.
Child Development 1-2 (10*,11,12) (*10 Consent of Instructor)
This is a one-year course which provides students with the opportunity to study new life from conception through early childhood. Emphasis will be placed on the emotional, intellectual, social, and physical stages of the child’s development. Student will gain practical experience by working with children in our laboratory nursery school on the Mills campus. Student may enter spring semester with consent of the instructor. Successful completion of one year course earns student 3 college ECE units. This class meets UC A-G requirement section G college elective.
Principles in Early Education (ROP)
Principles in Early Education is a year-long college-articulated course providing successful Child Development I and II students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills as a Teacher Assistant in professional early care and education environments. Emphasis is placed on the mentoring of students by experienced early childhood education professionals serving school age children. Students enrolled in this course gain the background knowledge and classroom experience needed to embark on careers in child developing or teaching.
Nutrition 1-2 (9,10,11,12)
This is a comprehensive course in food and nutrition designed to help students understand how food choices impact health. Students Learn fundamental scientific principles of nutrients and foods. Through examination of the Food Guide Pyramid, Food Labels, Dietary Guidelines, Meal Planning and Dietary Analysis, students become aware of practical techniques for maintain and improving health. This applied laboratory-based course is designed to educate students about the functional components of foods and food preparation including nutrient composition, analysis and preservation in addition to food safety, sensory evaluation and quality control. This course also explores the role of food in respect to its historical, social, environmental and industrial contexts.
Gourmet Foods (10,11,12) Fall Semester
International Foods (10,11,12) Spring Semester
(Prerequisite for both classes are: Nutrition 1-2 or Instructor’s Approval)
Students learn advanced techniques of food preparation and presentation in this upper level course in the foods and nutrition sequence. The foundation course is Nutrition1-2. This is an ROP class and offers an emphasis on industry standards and experiences to help students expand their food preparation skills beyond the basics. In the fall semester, students work with equipment and use techniques necessary to prepare gourmet meals. In the spring semester, special emphasis will be given to study various cultures, international food terms, special preparation techniques, use of specialty spices and seasonings and knowledge of various foods from people around the world. Students will also make connections to careers related to the food and hospitality industry. This course serves as a career pathway in Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation, Food Service, and Hospitality and Food, Dietetics, and Nutrition Pathway.
