La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXXXI-2535

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXXXI-2535 - Focus Statement

A. This curriculum has been designed to facilitate teaching the course in two distinct parts. The first semester focuses on energy and power while the second semester focuses on transportation. The study of various power, energy and transportation systems and the technological, environmental, and societal impacts associated with them will be the focus.

B. Energy, Power, and Transportation. This technology investigates the sources of energy, as well as the methods of controlling, converting, and transmitting energy. The course is designed for students to understand the common and alternative sources of energy. Students will use terminology and units of measurement related to energy systems, as well as compare and evaluate past, present, and emerging energy systems.

C. Power Mechanics. This technology investigates in-depth exploration in the field of Power Mechanics. Of primary concern are the various power conversion and generation systems and the productive utilization of those systems. Students will study and develop basic competencies in working with mechanical systems, fluid power systems, electrical systems, and internal and external combustion systems.

D. Physics of Technology I and II. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the use of process skills as an integral part of science activities. Students will be provided the opportunity to develop those intellectual processes of inquiry and thought by which scientific phenomena are explained, measured, predicted, organized, and communicated. These experiences will serve to reinforce scientific concepts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include field trips, service learning, and job shadowing. This course and technology Student Association technical and leadership activities enhance skills essential for students interested in technical and engineering career fields.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXXXI-2535

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Career and Technical Education, LR 30:2726 (December 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 6:(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.