Courses Approved by the Inyo County Board
of Education 4/19/2005
All courses integrate career preparation standards which
include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving,
workplace safety, technology, and employment literacy.
Existing Courses |
Description |
Agriculture III & IV
Animal Science |
This year long course includes studies and applications involved in cattle, swine and sheep genetics, and selection, reproduction, nutrition in both confinement and pasture situation, diseases, as well as general production agriculture management practices. Farm accounting and record keeping for both individual student and FFA Foundation will be kept and reviewed. Primary leaders in FFA supervised occupational experience extra curricular events (fairs and shows) will come from this course. Major farm laboratory activities will be arranged for upper level students in this course. Farm facility improvements, design modifications, maintenance and repair will be included in lab exercises.
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Automotive Mechanics I & II
Automotive Specialty, Other Combinations |
ROP AUTO I : This year long course is designed for juniors and seniors who have not had any automotive background. The course will include automotive theory and shop course work and will give the student technical information and related shop experience with 90% of class time devoted to classroom lecture and the remaining time to shop-related laboratory experience. ROP AUTO II |
Carpentry Carpentry |
This course prepares individuals for enrollment in advanced vocational and technical education programs and includes occupational and basic technical information and laboratory experience directly related to current practices in the construction industry. The purpose of the program is to assist students in making occupational and educational choices. Individuals are provided with information and basic skills in the erection, installation, maintenance or repair of residential and industrial structures. Activities include project organization, starting the job, foundations and support structures, practices and procedures for standard wood framing, exterior wall and roof coverings, vapor and light barriers and new technologies. Students apply skills through construction of a scale framing model. |
Commercial Art Commercial Art |
This competency-based course introduces students to the tools, methods, materials, and media of commercial art. This course also helps prepare students for employment as illustrators, photo-processes artists, screenprint production artists, and graphic design artists for both computer and print applications (which includes advertising and packaging design and display and set design). Students will also build a portfolio of their work consisting of ads, posters, packaging designs, screenprint designs, logos, illustrations both manual and computer generated. |
Computer Applications
Computer Operations, Computer Science |
This competency-based course introduces students to careers in the technology field and the wide variety of skills related to the myriad of jobs available. This course includes an overview of career possibilities, hardware, software and security issues, graphic and web design (Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, Dreamweaver), troubleshooting and management of computer systems, basic programming, and networking. Year Two or “Advanced Computers” allows students to expand their knowledge in an area of interest, be it programming, computer graphics, animation, video editing, computer building, networking, or robotics. |
Restaurant Practices Food and Hospitality Services |
This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level positions in the restaurant/food service industry. The major emphasis will be on sanitation, food service operations, food preparation and presentation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate skills necessary for entry level employment in a food service establishment. |
Certified Nurses Assistant Nursing Services |
This course provides a basic introduction to patient care in the convalescent setting. Emphasis will be on principles, understanding and skills necessary to perform basic nursing procedures safely and effectively. The course includes introduction to health care, planning, safety, infection control, personal care, basic procedures, rehabilitation, nutrition and clients’ rights and needs. At the completion of this course students will qualify to take the state certification exam for nursing assistant. |
Drafting
Drafting Occupations |
ROP Drafting is an introduction to the use, care and concepts of a typical CAD system with associated hardware and software. In addition, the students will utilize a "hands on" approach to develop skills in operating a CAD system. Knowledge of computers or programming is not required. The structure of this elective course will consist of, (1) traditional manual drafting practice involving ongoing skill development and, (2) computer-aided drafting practice involving basic drawing techniques and hard copying. This portion of the course will include: vocabulary development, hardware, terminology, software and system operation, input/output devices, line insertion, geometric shapes, text insertion, dimensioning, screen control, grids, coordinate systems, editing, hatching, layering, symbols libraries, and management of drawing files. The student will use Auto CAD to draw basic 2- D technical drawings under the guidance of a concept building training manual. The skills learned in this class will prepare students for entry level drafting positions or for advanced training at the post secondary level. |
Fashion Design Textile Production and Fabrication |
This competency-based course will provide students with the opportunity to learn entry-level skills in the clothing and fashion field. Style, line, color and design principles will set the tone for creating garments. Students will apply art elements and principles of fine art and design to their work. Students will produce work that demonstrates individual creativity, multicultural elements, and problem-solving ability. This course will train students in the areas of textile care and selection, sewing machine operation, measurement, pattern fitting, sewing terminology, color analysis, fashion show production, garment construction, alteration and clothing repair, tailoring technique, textile testing, merchandising, design, and careers. |
Floriculture Other Agricultural CBEDS #4098 |
This class is designed to acquaint the student with theories and principles of artistic design and allow the student to apply an artistic approach to floral design. Students will acquire practical skills and knowledge by exploring the history of floral art and applying elements and principles of design through use of floral art media. Floral arrangements will include: traditional and modern arrangement styles, seasonal, holiday and occasional designs. Students will achieve this through creating, designing, identifying, explaining and evaluating all topics of study. Balance, symmetry, harmony, unity and texture using floral and synthetic media, will be stressed in this course. Curriculum will include problem solving, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills. |
General Retail Merchandising General Merchandise Retailing CBEDS #4107 |
This competency-based course prepares students for entry level positions in retail sales and other service industry jobs. Students will learn basic employability skills, sales techniques, and written, verbal, and math skills that may be applied to entry level retail sales or related positions. |
Graphics-Journalism Graphic Communications |
Computer Graphics explores the drawing techniques and tools used in computer art and graphics. The historical, social and cultural analyses of art are explored and analyzed. Emphasis is placed upon the practical aspects of commercial art and how this art is used in publishing, design and illustration, photography, multimedia and Internet web presentations. A systematic and structured approach is used to complete a wide range of projects of increasing difficulty on various types of media, including journalism projects. |
Multimedia Production Broadcasting Technology |
This competency-based course introduces digital video production techniques including: basic photography and design theory, camera operation and procedures, basic principles and techniques of sound and scriptwriting; and digital video editing. Course topics include the operation of digital camcorders, lighting and sound equipment and post production digital editing suites; concepts and techniques of nonlinear digital editing, including organization of the editing process, working the timeline and audio editing, with emphasis on the principles and aesthetics of film and video editing. |
Welding I & II Welding, Combination |
WELDING I WELDING II
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Motorcycle/Small Engine Repair Motorcycle Repair |
This course is designed to train students for entry-level jobs in the fast growing industry of small engine and motorcycle repair. There is a large demand for small engine mechanics in the area of lawn, garden, and farm equipment small motor repair. There is also a growing demand for quality motorcycle mechanics. Fuel costs have caused consumers to look for greater efficiency and more economical modes of transportation, and the motorcycle is filling this need. This course places emphasis on overhaul, repair, adjustment, and troubleshooting of small engines, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and motorcycles. |
New Courses |
Description |
Agriculture I
& II Basic Agriculture |
This competency-based course introduces individuals to tasks related to preparation for further study in one of the specific subject matter related areas such as agricultural plant production or forestry and material resources and eventual entry into an agriculturally related occupation. It includes the study of animal physiology, animal organ systems, life sustaining systems and function at the cellular level, genetics and inheritance, animal and plant health management, livestock evaluation, animal and plant nutrition, and irrigation. Year 2 is a continuation of these topics. |
Other Agriculture
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Agricultural
Mechanics Mechanics and Engineering Technology
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This competency-based course prepares students for employment in any enterprise associated with the agriculture or natural resource industries requiring welding mechanical skills of the employee. Agriculture mechanics welding involves the use of standard arc, wire feed arc, and oxyacetylene equipment.
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Woodworking
Woodworking |
This competency-based course trains students in attitudes and skills necessary to gain employment in the wood product manufacturing industry. Training occurs in a business setting, wherein students learn woodworking skills while completing jobs contracted for by O’Neal Unique Wood Products, a privately-owned, non-profit corporation which specializes in teaching woodworking skills to disadvantaged youth. Students will know how to operate essential woodworking tools and equipment.
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Introduction
to Personal Services Careers Other Personal Services |
The introduction to personal services course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to theory, techniques and practical experience pertaining to careers in cosmetology and other personal services . Emphasis in this introductory course is placed on safety and sanitation, hair cutting and styling, scalp treatments, rolling for a permanent wave, make up and facials, manicuring and nails. Students completing this program will also gain knowledge of business/salon management and other personal service careers. |
Wildland Firefighting Other Fire Technology Course CBEDS #5839
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This competency-based course introduces students to the basics of wildland firefighting. Upon completion of this course, students over the age of 18 will be qualified to obtain summer employment with the US Forest Service, BLM and CDF. In addition to wildland firefighting tactics, students will become certified in CPR and as an EMS First Responder. |
Natural Resources
& Rural Recreation Forestry, Natural Resources, Recreation |
This competency-based course introduces students to the Forestry/Natural Resources Career Pathway. The major emphasis will be on understanding the relationships of California’s natural resources and environment, with particular emphasis on the eastern Sierra environment. Topics include energy and nutrient cycles, water resources and management, forest and fire management, wildlife, and lumber production. In addition, students study the outdoor recreation industry and multiple use management. Wilderness experiences emphasizing minimum impact use and integrating natural resource lessons is a vital part of this course. |
Business Applications Business Office: General Office Occupations |
Business Applications can be a one or two year introductory course emphasizing proper technique and operation of a computer and producing documents such as reports, letters, tables, multi-column documents, graphics, and special effects. Other advanced features of MS XP Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint will also be integrated in addition to real-life business simulations. Building speed and accuracy in keyboarding are an integral part of this class. This course is recommended for college preparation as well as vocational and personal use.
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Accounting I
& II Business Education-Office: Accounting - Computer Accounting |
Accounting I This introductory accounting course will emphasize accounting principles through computerized accounting applications and workbook activities. Students will learn to enter realistic accounting transactions for a variety of business applications and generate financial statements and other management information reports. Accounting II This second year accounting course will emphasize accounting principles through computerized accounting applications and workbook activities. Students will review the first five steps of the accounting cycle and then study special journals, accounting cycles for a merchandising corporation and partnerships, the liquidation process, dealing with stockholder’s equity, and complete practice sets. They will then generate financial statements and other management information reports.
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Commercial
Photography Commercial Photography |
Photography is an entry level lab-oriented course centered on the principles of photography including 35 mm camera operation, black and white film and print processing, photographic expression, and digital photography and imagery (the use of computer software and hardware to scan, alter, print and present photographic images). The course includes a variety of hands-on projects focused on the course objectives and based on the state standards in fine arts. In addition to the projects, the course includes a survey of the history of photography and an overview of famous photographers, illustrating the impact of their work on national and world events. |
Hospitality, Tourism &
Recreation CBEDS #4441 |
This competency-based course prepares students for employment in occupations in hospitality, tourism and recreation. Instruction may include integration of various facets of the hospitality industry: lodging, travel, and tourism; event planning; theme parks, attractions, and exhibitions; and recreation. Students develop broad experiences related to specific industry segments including industry awareness; organizational management; customer service; sales and marketing; facilities management; lodging; travel destinations; and reservations, ticketing and itineraries. |
Administration of Justice |
This course covers the history and philosophy of justice as it evolved throughout the world. It provides an in-depth study of the American system and various sub-systems; roles and the role expectations of criminal justice agents in their inter-relationships in society; concepts of crime causations; punishments and rehabilitation, ethics, education and training for professionals. |
