The Technological Studies department at MCI offers a
wide variety of courses that enhance the general studies
curriculum and better prepares students for University and
College as-well-as Workplace post secondary destinations.
The Technological Studies Department is committed to
helping high school students achieve their goals through
practical based, student centered projects with high
emphasis placed on academic fundamentals. Students are
encouraged to participate in Skills Canada Competitions,
FIRST Robotics, and many other competitions to test their
skills agains other students in the province and country.
With the help of Cooperative Education courses, our
students are better prepared to make good posts secondary
decisions. Students that complete five or more Technological
Studies Courses in good standing will be awarded a certificate upon
graduation.
TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
at Martingrove CI
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY
TIJ101
Interested in a career in a technological world?
Then the Exploring Technologies course is for
you. This course is the ideal starting point for
continuing technological studies at Martingrove.
Students will use a variety of computer
applications, hand and power tools, as well as high
tech computer controlled machines (CNC) as
they experience many technological career paths
from computer aided design (AutoCAD),
industrial designer, transportation, electronics,
civil eng., and woodworking to name a few. Safely
in the classroom as well as the workplace will be
stressed including WHMIS training and the
completion of a safety passport.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
TEJ 2O/3M/4M
Computer Engineering is a course that focuses on the
connection between ‘Hardware’ and ‘Software’. This
challenging program starts with an introduction to
electronics in grade 10, computer repair and networking
which includes a computer interfacing culminating project.
Senior grades use C programing to explore computer
electronics through PIC micro-controllers. Micro-
controllers are used in all modern electronic devices and
are a industry standard. Included are web and mobile apps.
This course is design to give engineering students a leg up
on the competition in University and College.
Exploring Technology con’t
Projects
Pop Bottle Rocket
MP3 and Docking Station
(Auto CAD drawings)
Bridge Engineering
Packaging Design
Mouse Trap Car (contest)
Electronic Poster
Desk Furniture
(Summative Project with CNC component)
Course Units
1. Construction Techniques
2. Workplace Safety (continued throughout the
school year)
3. Orthographic Drawing & Computer Aided
Design, CNC
4. Structures
5. Product Design Process
6. Mechanics and Transportation
7. Electronics Design
8. Summative Project
The completion of the TIJ1O1 course earns a credit
in Group 3 as required for your high school diploma.
TECHNOLOGICAL
STUDIES
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