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COURSES

Note: Expense to students in courses with variable fees depends upon the specific projects selected by the students. Students should consult with course instructors.



Industrial Arts and Technology (IA)

1. Elements of Woodwork (3)
Processes of bench woodwork and wood turning; use and care of hand tools; fundamentals, exercises, correct construction methods; basic operations on light woodworking machinery.

2. Machine Woodworking (3)
Prerequisite: IA 1. Operation and upkeep of woodworking machinery in the construction of various types of cabinet work, case work, and furniture.

3. Cabinet and Furniture Making (3)
Prerequisites: Ind. Arts 1, 2. Construction of various types of cabinets and fixtures. Designing and construction of furniture; applied wood turning.

4. Wood Turning (2)
Use and care of lathe and lathe tools; exercises in turning; duplicating turned members for projects.

5. Beginning Carpentry (3)
In addition to the basic principles of carpentry and frame construction, this course includes a study of a variety of building materials; such as, concrete, brick, plaster, glass, roofing, and insulation. This course is appropriate for technical majors, architectural majors, and prospective Industrial Arts teachers.

6a-b. Forging and Welding (2-2)
a. Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
A laboratory course in the fundamentals of welding with the oxyacetylene and gas cutting and welding equipment as used in industry, with sufficient student participation to enable them to perform minor welding operations, chiefly on nonferrous metals.
b. Electric Welding
A laboratory course in the fundamentals of welding with the electric arc and electrodes.

7. Metal Craft (2)
Use of copper, brass, and aluminum in construction of artistic projects suited to the beginner. Pattern designing, spotting, annealing, beating down, simple raising, etching, chasing, embossing, coloring, and finishing.

8. Crafts (2)
An introduction to craftwork. Elementary processes in woodcarving, plastics, metal tooling, leatherwork, and other areas with an application of design to the various materials.

9A-B. Automotive Mechanics (3-3)
a. Automotive Engines
Upkeep and repair of the automobile with practice on laboratory equipment and "live" cars; principles of operation, repair and maintenance of the automobile engine.
b. Automotive Running System II.
This course is similar to Ind. Arts 9a, but takes up the running system and power train of the automobile.

10A-B. Machine Shop (3-3)
a. A study of the construction and operation of the lathe, drilling machine and grinders, with simple operation performed by the machinist, including bench work, methods of layout, etc.
b. A further study of the operation of machine tools, including the shaper, milling machine, and special grinders, with emphasis on uses of special machine tools and instruments. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 10a.

11. Practical Problems in Electricity (3)
A study of the fundamentals of electricity and their application to industry and everyday life. A large variety of practical projects are constructed in the shop laboratory.

13. Metals and Heat Treatment (2)
A study of the physical properties of ferrous and non-fe"ous metals and alloys; the transformation in steel, grain size and growth, precipitation hardening, carburizing; heat treatment and special problems.

18. Sheet Metal (3)
Metal work including bending, shaping, soldering, riveting, and spot welding on sheet metal equipment.

19. Applied Drawing (3)
Grammar and composition of drawing. Sketching, lettering, orthographic projection, working drawings, dimensioning, developments, pictorial drawing, and blue printing. Not open for credit to students who have credit in Ind. Arts 20.

20. Mechanical Drawing (2)
Elementary lettering, orthographic and isometric projections, intersections, developments, simple machine drawings. Not open for credit to students who have credit in Ind. Arts 19.

21. Home Planning (2) (Same as H Ec 21)
For students interested in a study of current housing problems. Develops the ability to make acceptable preliminary drawings for a practical and economical residence; provides an understanding of home financing, building costs, building codes and restrictions. Emphasizes the functional aspect of home planning and the provision of adequate storage space. Same as Home Econ. 21.

22. Architectural Drawing (3)
Production of a complete set of plans and details for an up-to-date medium-sized residence with specifications. An appropriate course for architectural majors, technical majors, and prospective Industrial Arts teachers.

30. Industrial Arts for Elementary Schools (2)
An activity program. Stationary, movable and mechanical toys, box furniture, play houses to meet needs in kindergarten-primary and elementary schools. Acquaintance with tools and their proper use. Required for Kindergarten-Primary and General Elementary credentials.

34A-B. Elementary Stagecraft (2-2) or (3-3) (See Speech 34A-B)

40. General Metal (3)
Occupational exploration, appreciation of good design and sound construction; selection of industrial products and making articles for home and recreation; art metal, bench metal, forging, machine shop practice, heat treating, metal casting, ornamentation, sheet metal.

50. Reed Weaving (2)
Elementary reed weaving. Designing and making projects, processes, and information applied to weaving.

100. Carpentry (3)
Emphasizes the skills needed for the planning and supervision of building construction; blueprint reading, estimating, listing and ordering materials, laying out work. The course also includes- units on more advanced roof framing problems and the design and construction of mill work such as kitchen cabinets, window and door frames, wardrobes and closets. Practical work is arranged as far as possible, in connection with buildings under construction.

101. Mill and Cabinet Work (3)
Practice in the proper use of woodworking machinery for building con- struction and machine-made cabinets, fixtures, and furniture. Proper routing and managing of work and the possibilities of each machine; adjustment, care, and upkeep of machines, motors, and other equipment. Prequisites: Ind. Arts 2, 19.

103. Advanced Furniture Design and Construction (3)
An extension and expansion of the elementary course. Provides for additional experiences and instruction in design, layout, pattern work, jigs, and construction of high quality commercial articles. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 3.

104. Reed Furniture (2)
Typical commercial articles. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 50.

106. Advanced Forging and Welding (2)
Advanced study and practice in welding processes. Further study in the proper fields of application of these processes. Discussion of the metallurgy and engineering application of welding. Welding symbols, heat treatment, testing and determining the strength of welds. Prerequisites: Ind. Arts 6a-b.

107. Jewelry (2)
A study of the techniques and materials used in the designing and fashioning of jewelry. Basic processes and techniques are applied to useful and artistic projects. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 7.

108. Advanced Crafts (2)
Experience with various craft media through study and laboratory activity. Units included are: Leatherwork, plastics, basketry, metal tooling, blockprinting, wood carving, and textiles. Practical application will be made of the principles of design.

109A-B. Automotive Electrical and Fuel System (3-2)
a. Automotive Electrical System
The basic principles of electricity as applied to the starting, lighting, and ignition systems of the automobile. Motor testing, tune-up, and shop practice in maintenance and repair of automotive electrical equipment. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts. 9a.
b. Automotive Fuel System
Basic principles and practices of automotive fuel systems and carburetion. Origin, production, and nature of motor fuel. Shop practice in testing, maintenance and repair of carburetors and other fuel system components. Advanced motor testing and tune-up. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 109a.

110. Painting and Finishing (2)
Instruction and practice in preserving and beautifying home structure and furniture. Painting, staining, varnishing, enameling, lacquers, use of transfers. Practice in use of spray gun. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts la or equivalent.

111. Advanced Applied Electricity (3-3)
Practice and principles of industrial electric wiring. Electric motor service and rewinding. Home appliance service and repair. A study of electrical machines, their maintenance and repair. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 11.

112. Advanced Machine Shop (2-3)
An advanced course in machine shop practice which involves the design, repair, and construction of machines and tools for practical use. Attention is also given to the making of repair parts for tools, machines, etc. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 10a-b.

113. Materials and Processes (2)
Special work in techniques and methods of heat treatment as applied to oxy-acetylene and electric welded ferrous and non-ferrous metals. A study of physical properties, composition and constituents of metals used in industry. Prerequisites: Ind. Arts 6, 10a-b.

114. Tool and Die Making (2-3)
Machine shop course in the manufacture of tools and dies using welding and machine shop equipment. Special problems for engineering students in methods, materials, costs and techniques in the manufacturing of tools and dies for production manufacture. Prerequisites: Ind. Arts 10a-b.

117. Advanced Metal Craft (2)
An advanced course in art metal including spinning and casting of non- ferrous metals. Low and high form and sectional chuck spinning. Flat and centrifugal methods of casting. Construction of useful and artistic projects from copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, pewter, gar-alloy, and silver. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 7.

118. Advanced Sheet Metal (3)
An advanced course in sheet metal work with special attention given to pattern drafting and layout. Tool operations and techniques are developed through practice in make up of sheet metal work. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 18.

119. General Metal (3)
The development of appreciation and manipulation as related to the metal area. Special attention is given to the metal casting, forging, bench metal, and ornamental iron.

120. Industrial Arts Design (2)
Study of form, construction, and decoration of wood and metal projects used in industrial arts and technical classes. Required of all industrial arts and technical majors. Prerequisites: Ind. Arts 19.

121. Machine Drawing (3)
Sketching and drawing of machine parts in detail and assembly. Use of standard tables and emperial formula. Required of all industrial arts and technical majors. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 19.

122. Advanced Architectural Drawing (2)
Mechanical perspective representation for general drawing, architectural, and industrial designing. Perspective views will be developed from plans drawn in Ind. Arts 22.

123. Methods of Teaching (2)
Teaching techniques and procedures in Industrial Arts. Organization of teaching material, available literature in the field, and professional standards for teachers. Prerequisite: Educ. 110.

124. Industrial Education Philosophy and History (2)
A study of the evolution, development, and present status of industrial education. Basic philosophy of industrial arts education and trade and industrial education.

125. Curriculum Development in Industrial Education (2)
Development of the curriculum for industrial arts in elementary and secondary schools through individual planning and laboratory experimentation. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 123.

126. Teaching Aids in Industrial Education (2)
Preparation and use of various teaching aids such as models, mockups, cutaways, charts, motion pictures, slides; application to the planned lesson.

130. Activity Laboratory (3)
The construction of projects for an activity and integrated teaching program. Required for kindergarten-primary and general elementary credentials. Prerequisite: Ind. Arts 30.

134A-B. Advanced Stagecraft (1-1) (2-2) (See Speech 134A-B)

160. Technique of Making Archery Tackle (1-2)
Construction of bows and arrows.

190. Special Study (1-5)


GRADUATE COURSES



Industrial Arts (IA)

(See Course Numbering System Definitions and Eligibility)

280. Seminar on Problems in Industrial Arts Education (2)
For graduate majors and minors in industrial arts. Research and study of problems in all phases of industrial arts education.



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