DMACC
– CAREER ACADEMY
The following courses are for juniors and seniors
only (unless approved by NHS administration) and are located at the
Hunziker Center in Ames unless otherwise noted. Students must provide own
transportation, and both the student and parent must sign a separate
registration form and contract.
CERTIFIED
NURSING ASSISTANT – 161
½
Year (Semester) *AT DMACC
CAREER ACADEMY & SCMC, NEVADA*
Prerequisite: Biology
High
School Credits = 2
DMACC
Credits = 6
Courses include
nurse aide and advanced. Requires
up to 150 hours of clinical work and/or labs. Students will have the option to pay for the CNA
certification test at the completion of the class. Course Time:
7:30am–9:30am – Fall & Spring Semester – At SCMC
HEALTH
OCCUPATION – 160
½
Year (Fall Semester Only) *AT
DMACC CAREER ACADEMY*
Prerequisite: Biology
High
School Credits = 2
DMACC
Credits = 5
This is a
two-term course, which provides an overview of many occupations within the
health care field, as well as introducing the student to health care concepts
and skills. Topics include a
history of health care in the U.S., legal and ethical responsibilities,
leadership, and job seeking/getting.
Specific skills include certification in basic life support, first aid,
and assessment skills. Course
Time: 8:00am–9:30am –
Fall Semester Only – At SCMC
AUTO
COLLISION – 167
Full Year
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits - Year 1 = 15 credits
Year
2 = 12 credits
Year one
courses include basic shop safety, sheet metal fundamentals, principals of
refinishing, estimating theory, and welding. Course Time Options: 7:30am–9:30am; 12:50pm–2:50pm
Year two
courses include plastic repair, advanced estimating, and refinishing
applications. Course Time: 10:00am–11:50am
AUTO
TECH – 166
Full Year
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits - Year 1 = 13 credits
Year
2 = 14 credits
Year one
courses include auto tool and measurement, engine repair, brake systems, and
basic suspension and steering. Course
Time Options: 7:30am–9:30am;
12:50pm–2:50pm
Year two
courses include auto fuel systems, basic auto electricity, advanced auto
electricity, and heating and air conditioning. Course Time:
10:00am–11:50am
CONSTRUCTION
TRADES – 162
Full Year
Prerequisite: Manufacturing I
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits - Year 1 = 7 credits
Year
2 = 8 credits
Year one
courses include care and use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, and
construction theory. Course
Time Options: 7:50am–9:50am;
10:00am–11:50am; 12:50pm–2:50pm
Year two
courses include materials takeoff and construction techniques. Course Time Options: 7:30am–9:30am;
10:00am–11:50am; 12:50pm–2:50pm
CRIMINAL
FORENSICS – 165
Full Year
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Literature
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 15
Courses
include introduction to criminal justice, criminal investigation, scientific
investigation, criminal law, and crime scene investigation lab. Course Time Options: 7:30am–9:30am;
12:50pm–2:50pm
CULINARY
ARTS – 168
Full Year
Prerequisite: Intro to Foods
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits - Year 1 = 13 credits
Year
2 = 9 credits
Year one
courses include food prep one with lab, food prep two with lab, and
introduction to the hospitality industry.
Course Time Options:
7:30am–9:30am; 12:50pm–2:50pm
Year two
courses include baking lab, nutrition, ÒGarde MangerÓ lab, and work
experience. Course Time: 10:00am–11:50am *Note: Lab classes for year two
will require some evening times.
Work experience will consist of 225 hours over the course of the year,
with DMACC assisting in job placement. *
DIESEL/CATERPILLAR
– 170
Full Year
-- *ON ANKENY CAMPUS*
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 11
Instruction
is in the repair, maintenance, and testing of diesel engines, power trains, and
components of trucks and construction equipment. Course Time:
12:30pm–2:30pm Ankeny Campus
FASHION/TEXTILES
– 169
½
Year (Semester) -- *AT AMES HIGH SCHOOL*
Prerequisite: Textiles & Clothing
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 3 – 6
Courses
are designed to introduce students into the fashion business and focus on the
study of natural and manufactured fibers used in fashion. Courses and Times:
Textiles (APP 211) – 3 credits – Fall Semester
Only – 8:41am–9:29am
Fashion Analysis & Design (APP 260) – 3 credits
– Fall & Spring – 7:50am–8:34am
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY – 164
Full Year
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 14
Courses
include digital and computer electronics, CISCO I and II, and Linux network
administration. Course Time
Options: 7:30am–9:30am;
10:00am–11:50am; 12:50pm–2:50pm
CAREER
WORK EXPERIENCE (formerly MOC) – 159
Full Year
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 9
Students
will explore different career options, learn about job placement procedures,
and participate in a seminar that examines current work trends and issues. All students are given the opportunity
to receive work experience (minimum 10 hours/week) in various industries and
businesses.
Course Time: Twice weekly as
arranged.
MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS / TOOL & DIE – 171
Full Year
Prerequisites: Manufacturing I, Geometry
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 13
Courses include machine shop measuring, engine lathes, mills, and applied materials processing. Course Time Options: 7:30am–9:30am; 12:50pm–2:50pm
WEB
DESIGN – 172
Full Year
Prerequisites: Computer Applications
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 15
Students
will learn the basics of creating a web page along with computer graphics using
multiple software packages. Course
Time: 12:50pm–2:50pm
TEACHER
ACADEMY - 173
Full Year
Prerequisites: None
High
School Credits = 4
DMACC
Credits = 5
The
students will get a broad overview of the field of education including
foundations of American Education; roles of teachers and students; history,
philosophy, and curriculum. Students will complete a 40-hour practicum at the
elementary, middle, or high school level. Recommended for students who plan to
major in education. This course
also provides opportunity to assist in the school as a teacher aide or to assess
oneÕs potential and interest in a teaching career. Course Time Options: 7:30am–9:30am; 12:50pm–2:50pm. Meets daily for 1 hour plus 40 hours of
practicum
The
following are not being offered for the 2008-2009 school year:
ACADEMIC
COURSES:
APPLIED
MATH – 175
Full Year
High
School Credits = 2
DMACC
Credits = 3
A course
in elementary mathematical skills for technicians. Topics covered include fundamental operations with whole
numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers; percents; geometric figures
and basic constructions; area and volume formulas; English/Metric systems;
measurements, and the interpretation of graphs and charts. Course Time: 12:00pm–12:45pm
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS – 176
½
Year (Fall Semester Only)
Prerequisites: Written Communication, Oral Communication
High
School Credits = 1
DMACC
Credits = 3
Reading,
writing, speaking, and listening are studied as methods of exploring and
evaluating technological advances in trades and industry. Adapting communication for different
audiences, evaluating industry-related literature, and basic business writing
are emphasized. Course
Time: 12:00pm–12:45pm