Course Description: Through a variety of learning and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines; determine the different types of substrates and sanding materials relevant to autobody surface preparation; identify the process to clean and prepare a substrate for paint; distinguish between the properties, uses and manufacturer specifications of metal treatments and primers; distinguish among the various types of spray guns and equipment; explore various paint codes and specifications for use; identify the various paint systems; explore the types of paint defects; distinguish between damage and non-damage related corrosion; and identify final detail procedures.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Through a variety of classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explore the components of safety pertaining to auto collision and repair; explore the parts and construction of vehicles; explore opportunities in the auto collision industry; identify metal straightening techniques; identify the application and use of body fillers; demonstrate proper use, set-up and storage of welding equipment; distinguish between weldable and non-weldable materials; demonstrate fundamental industry standard recommended welds; identify plastics and adhesives used in automotive industry; explain the general purpose of damage, estimation and repair orders; explore the processes required for outer body panel repairs, replacements and adjustments; and demonstrate fundamental cutting procedures.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Through a variety of classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: remove and install trim and hardware; determine process and procedures necessary for movable glass repair; repair outer body panel; replace and adjust outer body panels; remove and install mechanical and electrical components; demonstrate safety protocol appropriate for the auto repair setting; perform intermediate welding skills on non-structural damage repairs; and perform plastic and adhesive repairs.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Assessing, measuring and estimating vehicle damage. Aligned with industry standards. Analysis of structural damage and diagnosis of vehicle damage using manufacturers’ electronic measuring devices and frame machines.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Through a variety of classroom and/or lab/shop learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: identify measuring procedures; analyze the basic structural damage conditions; identify the safety requirements pertaining to structural damage repair; analyze frame repair methods; analyze unibody inspection and measurement and identify procedures of welding for structural repair.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: AC/DC circuits address the basics of direct and alternating current circuits.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: In-depth understanding and working knowledge of multimeters. Digital Multimeter Principles will help students develop a working knowledge of troubleshooting techniques to apply in the field.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in AE100.Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in AE100.Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in AE100.Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in AE100.Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in AE100.
Course Description: This course examines types, installation, programming procedures and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Hardware and programming aspects, as well as ladder logic symbols and operations necessary to develop a PLC program, are covered in this course.
Course Notes: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in ME110 Fundamentals of Motor ControlsCredit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Concurrent enrollment in ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls
Course Description: Operation, application, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment including transformers, relays, motor controls and wiring with emphasis on diagnostic troubleshooting.
Course Notes: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Corequisite of ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls
Course Description: This class is designed for any person requiring a general knowledge and understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electric motors and DC drives.
Course Notes: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Contemporary control methods in process control and programmable logic control systems including multi-loop systems, open data systems, fuzzy logic and fieldbus technology.
Course Notes: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Hands-on experience with modular PLC''s in developing advanced ladder logic programs and routines including applications, advanced PLC instructions, programming and troubleshooting ladder logic for discreet and analog systems.
Course Notes: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: This course introduces students to the design, programming, and implementation of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in industrial automation systems. Students will learn to integrate HMIs with Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and distributed I/O, while applying industry standards for design, alarms, and safety.
Course Notes: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: The historical development of modern-day U.S. agriculture, projected trends with implications for the future; orientation to the curriculum, faculty and programs; appreciation of the basic sciences in professional agriculture.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Survey of food raw materials and their methods of handling, manufacturing, distribution, and consumption.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Basic principles which apply to the broad field of animal agriculture; survey of the industry; types, purposes and products of livestock; principles of breeding, selection, nutrition, lactation, reproduction, management and marketing.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutchinson High School students only.
Course Description: Economic principles and their application to the solution of problems encountered in the operation of farms and agri-business firms as well as problems of the agricultural industry in its relationship to other sectors of the economy.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Evaluation of breeding livestock along with any appropriate performance data and market livestock data including a comparison of live animals and the resulting carcass.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: For freshmen on the livestock judging team only.
Course Description: Principles of flight in fixed-wing and multi-rotor unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to gain experience in flying commercial grade UAS. Prepared to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: NEWTON AND AREA WIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! Class meets on Gold Days.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutch HS students ONLY.
Course Description: Theory and practice of modern animal artificial insemination and basic reproduction management.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00