The Stuyvesant High School Online Course Guide

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Who should take this course?
Anyone interested in using tools and machines to work with wood will be interested in this course. This course will be extremely useful for students considering the engineering or scientific research fields because the tools and machines of this course are utilized to build models and research equipment. Students planning to own a home one day will also find this course very useful.

What will we be studying?
The Advanced Wood Course is designed to provide a broad experience in the woodworking area. Topics covered include:The nature of wood; The processing of wood; The safe use and operation of woodworking tools and machines; How these tools and machines work; Joining and assembling wood; Finishing wood; Consumerism.

What will be expected of me?
A major emphasis will be placed on acquiring competence in using and operating woodworking tools and machines. You will be expected to: maintain a laboratory notebook; successfully complete the assigned project; work safely and effectively on an individual and group basis.

How is the course taught?
Lecture, recitation, laboratory and demonstration formats will be used. Lectures and demonstrations will require listening and note taking skills. Laboratory skills will require students to set up and operate woodworking equipment.

What are the completion requirements?
Students must successfully complete the assigned project, take approximately 6 examinations and maintain a laboratory notebook.

Are there any special demands, costs, etc?
Materials replacement fee.

Details and pre/co-requisites:
There are no pre/co-requisites. The Advanced Wood Course fulfills the 10 period Technology course requirement for graduation. This course can also be taken to fulfill a senior elective.