Advanced .NET Programming: Web Services 10152708

Explores a variety of advanced C# .NET syntax and language features. This course provides a framework for deep learning by utilizing a variety of resources and tools. Learners will use API test utilities and create C# .NET web API applications. Additional topics include invoking, deploying, and securing web APIs.

Advanced Data: Cloud and BI 10152572

Introduces learners to Business Intelligence tools and Cloud Storage. Learners distinguish between star and snowflake schema in order to leverage capacities in OLTP and BI systems. Learners create views and visualizations of data tables. Additional topics include use of Power BI, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.

Advanced Data: ETL 10152571

Introduces learners to ETL (extract, transform, load) using SQL Server Data Tools. Learners use variables and parameters to write data to tables. Learners ensure that data is not duplicated or deleted when employing tools to load data to tables. Additional topics include scheduling ETL deployments.

Advanced Data: Management 10152570

Introduces learners to a variety of tools to upload data. Learners organize tables and databases through partitioning and creating backups. Learners use SQL tools to improve the performance of database tables. Additional topics include writing proper stored procedures and using SQL Server agents to schedule stored procedures.

Advanced Lumber Grading 10465180

Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods.  Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.

Advanced Wood Manufacturing 10465195

Apply upper-level topics and business metrics to guide manufacturing decisions. Key topics will include incorporating technology and automation to optimize production, yield and value. In addition, this case study-based class will focus on lean manufacturing, understanding cost structure, data analysis and statistical process control.

Application Development Capstone Project 10152793

Builds team software development and communication skills. Learners will form small teams, each identifying, designing and implementing an attractive and usable software application. The project teams will each use Agile software development principles to manage their projects, communicate project status, adapt to changing requirements and overcome technical challenges. Additional topics include a review of the Agile software development methodology.

Client-Side Web Development 1 A 10152561

Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.

Client-Side Web Development 1 B 10152562

Applies the concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding security, the Document Object Model (DOM), arrays, objects, as well as functions and modularity and exploring AJAX communication.

Client-Side Web Development 1 C 10152563

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), server-side JavaScript, mobile JavaScript environments, the DOM and HTML APIs and European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA script) versus JavaScript versions. Learners will also explore JavaScript frameworks.

Client-Side Web Development 2 A 10152564

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.

Client-Side Web Development 2 B 10152565

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.

Client-Side Web Development 2 C 10152566

Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.

CNC Router 1 10465188

Explore Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Routers and how they are used in the secondary manufacturing industry. Learners will attain a fundamental understanding of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Machining (CAM) software as well as machine operation. Learners will also get a basic overview of the types of tooling used with CNC routers.

Collaborative Application Development 10152791

Introduces the Agile software development methodology and applies it to managing a software development project. Learners will work in small teams, taking an application through its entire lifecycle including the phases of requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Additional topics include an introduction to the following disciplines and related tools: project management, version control, issue tracking, unit/regression testing and automated build/deployment.

Collaborative Computing 10152371

Introduces collaborative computing solutions from the user, developer and administrator perspectives. Learners will create a needs assessment, develop a project plan and implement a collaboration solution. Additional topics include workflows, the telecommuting workplace, remote work environments and real-time accessibility.

Content Creation And Management Systems 10152225

Introduces the development of multimedia content to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively on the web. Learners will create and edit audio and video content. Further, learners will be introduced to current Content Management Systems (CMS) and related tools used to create dynamic and flexible web content. Learners will create multiple web projects using the designated CMS tool. Topics include: when to use a CMS; overview of a designated CMS tool; and using a CMS to create, modify, enhance, and maintain a website. Additional topics include: animation, sound and video editing software and file types and the content creation process.

Data Concepts C 10152533

Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.

Drying Science Of Wood 10465182

Explores the full process of drying wood, including wood structure, the full relationship between different environmental variables, and developing kiln operating schedules.  Learners also examine all stages of drying, how to prevent the material degradation, air drying, and steaming. 

Fundamentals Of Furniture Manufacturing 10465119

This course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills to manufacture furniture. Topics covered include: furniture design styles, sourcing raw material for projects, tool selection, machine operation, joinery and furniture construction.

Intro to Hardwood Grading 10465179

Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods.  Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.

Intro To Kiln Drying 10465181

Introduces participants to the fundamentals of kiln drying lumber. The basics of determining moisture content, preparing samples and operating a dry kiln will be covered as well as an overview of different types of dry kiln equipment.

Introduction to Forest Products 10465183

Explores the entire forest products supply-chain including sectors, current trends, career paths, and environments related to wood manufacturing. Establishes the importance of health and safety practices in the industry and introduces learners to various hazards they will encounter across industry, including sawmills, wood shops, and industrial settings. Learners will develop basic knowledge of OSHA, mills and shops in the forest products industry, and will have the opportunity to earn an NTC Forklift Operator Certificate.

IT Development and Design Fundamentals 10152700

Introduces the field of IT software development and design. Learners will explore degree and career paths, IT tools and processes and begin to demonstrate professional communication. Learners will create or modify a simple computer program using an integrated development environment.

Lumber Manufacturing: Sawing, Edging & Trimming 10465178

Explores the general overview of plant layout, machine centers, and different product flow in a lumber manufacturing setting.  Learners focus on the mix of species, and how these can be utilized in various product lines, and examine the processing of lumber through sawing, edging, and trimming manufacturing operations.

Mill Operations Overview 10465186

Explores the hierarchy of the forest products industry structure as it relates to sawmill production facilities.  Learners will examine best practices and key performance indicators and apply these concepts in a live mill environment.  Topics that learners will focus on include lumber yield, grade proficiency, optimization of production flow, and downtime mitigation. 

Object-Oriented Design 1 10152706

Builds upon the object-oriented concepts learned in earlier courses, continuing with an in-depth application of object-oriented design principles and patterns. Learners will survey design patterns and principles and implement them in C# .NET applications. Additional topics include the SOLID principles, as well as the factory, singleton, and builder design patterns.

Object-Oriented Design 2 10152707

Builds upon the object-oriented concepts learned in earlier courses, continuing with an in-depth application of object-oriented design principles and patterns. Learners will survey design patterns and implement them in C# .NET applications. Additional topics include the adapter, decorator, proxy, composite, and MVVM design patterns.

Object-Oriented Programming A 10152504

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: class libraries, exception handling, event handlers and basic user interface design and validation. 

Object-Oriented Programming B 10152505

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: advanced event handlers and timers, recursion, sorting and searching algorithms and various data structures.

Object-Oriented Programming C 10152506

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: file access and serialization, delegates, anonymous methods, lambda expressions, and LINQ.

Programming Concepts 1 10152701

Introduces programming concepts and terminology using an object-oriented approach, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications that incorporate classes, fields, methods and variables. Additional topics include: utilization of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), value and reference types, object instantiation/lifetime/scope and mathematical/conditional/logical expressions.

Programming Concepts 2 10152702

Reinforces programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach introduced in 10-152-501 Programming Concepts A, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction and encapsulation. Additional topics include: utilization of a debugger, object multiplicity and constructors.

Programming Concepts 3 10152703

Emphasizes programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach of 10-152-502 Programming Concepts B, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance.

Rough Mill 10465187

Explore rough mill operations in secondary wood manufacturing with emphasis on material flow, machine setup, and process efficiency. Learners operate planers, ripsaws, and chopsaws safely; analyze yield data; and develop rip and cut lists that meet production specifications and optimize material use.

Sawmill Safety & Maintenance 10465184

Builds on the safety and sawmill knowledge from previous classes to provide learners with more in-depth working knowledge of sawmills and their related hazards. Examines the need for regular preventive and essential maintenance of equipment, tools, and blades, and the safety challenges related to each, including where maintenance fails. Prepares students to prevent injuries, fatalities and break-downs in a mill environment within a safe and secure dedicated learning facility.

Software Architecture 10152792

Introduces N-tier software architecture where learners work in Agile teams to create and deploy ASP.NET applications comprised of data access, business and presentation layers using MVC architecture. The application will access data from a relational database using an object-relational mapping (ORM) framework. Additional topics include: Agile project management, version control, authentication, authorization and consuming web services.

User Experience Design A 10152524

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of user experience research. Learners will apply user experience standards in the research phase of the User Experience Design process to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, user research, and requirements analysis.

User Experience Design B 10152525

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of the design and prototyping phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the design of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.

User Experience Design C 10152526

Applies the principles and concepts of the design and prototype and testing phase of the User Experience Design process.  Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of an interactive prototype to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, designing for different devices, usability and user experience testing, and interactive design principles.

Web Concepts 1 10152751

Introduces foundational web development concepts using HTML and CSS, with an emphasis on user-focused content, semantic structure, visual styling, and introductory layout techniques. Learners create and modify web pages by applying content strategy principles, accessible HTML markup, external CSS styling, and foundational layout concepts. Additional topics include the use of professional text editors and industry-aligned workflow practices. This course establishes the structural and stylistic foundation for more advanced layout, interaction, and deployment skills developed in subsequent coursework.

Web Concepts 2 10152752

Web Design 1 C 10152553

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

Web Design 2 A 10152554

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 B 10152555

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Web Design 2 C 10152556

Extends knowledge of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Learners review basic HTML/CSS concepts, apply their knowledge of the box model, learn additional HTML concepts and CSS styling techniques and create responsive websites. Additional topics include: using tools and techniques to assist in troubleshooting and a brief introduction to JavaScript.

Wood Industry Teacher Camp 47465558

The Wood Industry Teacher Camp is an immersive, hands-on professional development experience designed to connect K12 educators and administrators with the forest products industry. This program highlights all the steps and careers in the wood industry from log evaluation and lumber manufacturing to drying lumber and making finished products. Participants will operate commercial scale equipment at the NTC Wood Technology Center of Excellence including the new state of the art training sawmill. In addition to hands on experience, participants will also learn about resources to take back to their classrooms and go on an industry tour to gain further insight into this field.

Wood Species Identification 10465185

Identify wood species and develop knowledge on the applications for different woods.  Learners will explore these concepts via hands-on experience, and establish basic understanding of wood cell types, identification characteristics, and material features. 

Wood Veneer, Panels & Composites 10465177

Establishes the breakdown of logs into veneers, panels and wood composites. Learners identify and explore the basic breakdown processes, uses of these different material types, and their various applications in the woods and manufacturing industries.