INTRO TO ENGINEERING: ROBOTICS AND DRONES
Length: Semester
Open to: 9th-12th Grade
This is a hands-on introductory course that will introduce students to robotics and unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones. Students will use engaging hands-on learning such as robots and drones to begin to learn how coding and engineering work together to create solutions for everyday problems.
Students will also learn about the history and applications of drones and robots. This class will expose students to basic skills from coding and engineering.
MANUFACTURING/ENGINEERING
Length: Semester
Open to: 9th
This is an exciting introductory course offered to students to introduce them to the world of engineering and manufacturing. Students will integrate beginning CAD (computer aided design) and manufacturing skills by alternating class time from both areas. Students will learn to read technical drawings, create 3D models from them, and practice their own technical drawings. When students have completed their drawings, they will use them as they produce parts and products in the manufacturing lab. This class will expose students to basic skills from both disciplines and be invaluable to high tech/high wage careers.
CODING ELECTRONICS I
Length: Semester
Open to: 9th-12th Grade
This course provides the instruction necessary for students to apply knowledge necessary for drones, robotics and general engineering involving electronics. The course outcomes cover the fundamentals of electricity and electrical circuits, troubleshooting problems of basic electric circuits and creating projects with microcontrollers. Labs include safety and assembly skills, learned soldering skills, projects with Arduinos and breadboarding, basic measurement and troubleshooting techniques. Students will use electronic components to build the following projects: games, musical devices, mobile robots, and more!
CODING ELECTRONICS II
Length: Semester
Open to: 10th-12th
Grade Prerequisite: Coding Electronics I
Coding Electronics II dives deeper into concepts related to microcontroller based projects including wireless communication, Internet of Things applications (smart home devices), Machine Learning/AI, and project development. Students will work on projects from the ground up from prototyping on a breadboard to manufacturing printed circuit boards in order to produce final commercial grade products. Projects may include smart home enabled lights, greenhouse control systems with web-hosted interfaces, and competing to design, build, program, and test robots that can conduct autonomous scientific missions collecting data and exploring areas.
CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN)
Length: Semester
Open to: 9th-12th Grade
This course will introduce students to the principles of Computer Aided Design(CAD) to make 3D models and technical drawings of parts, components, and assemblies. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated. Components are combined and constrained to create assemblies. Students will learn and apply concepts to create plans for components and assemblies related to engineering drones and robotics. They also have an opportunity to establish a foundation of understanding needed to take the Autodesk Certified User’s exam for Autodesk Fusion 360, an industry recognized certificate.
CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN) II
Length: Semester
Open to: 9th-12th
Grade Prerequisite: CAD
Picking up where the CAD course left off, students will dive deeper into CAD software to explore more techniques for 2D sketches, 3D models, and complex multi-component assemblies. In this project-based course, students are faced with genuine problems and tasked with modeling solutions using their digital tools. They also have an opportunity to thoroughly prepare for the Autodesk Certified User’s exam for Autodesk Fusion 360 or Autodesk Inventor, an industry recognized certificate. In addition, this course will equip students to be the primary designers in advanced robotics and drones courses.
*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.
ROBOTICS ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Length: Semester
Open to: 9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Intro to Robotics/Drones or instructor approval
This class focuses on the engineering design and development process to meet the objectives of a project. Students will explore simple and complex machines, electrical systems, and machine learning using sensors. Students will program their robots for teleoperated and autonomous game stages. They will learn to fabricate a robot assembly from a kit of parts, as well as use laser-cutting and additive manufacturing (3D printing) to prototype their designs and create custom parts for their robot solutions. Teams will have the opportunity to compete against other robots from the district in semester-end competitions.
ENGINEERING: ADVANCED ROBOTICS
Length: Year
Open to: 10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Robotics Engineering & Design and one of: Coding Electronics, CAD, Manufacturing Engineering
*This class can be repeated for elective credit.
This course focuses on using the engineering design process, robotic systems, and engineering teams to solve game-centered problems. Students will work with FIRST robotics components and kits. They will learn to interface with complex control systems using various programming languages and expand their capacity to design and fabricate complex mechanical systems. They will also test their designs to collect and analyze data to enhance robotic functions.
*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.
DRONE ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Length: Semester
Open to: 10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Intro to Robotics/Drones and Coding Electronics/CAD
This class focuses on the engineering design and development process to meet the objectives of a project. Students will explore how to build, modify, and deploy drones for specific missions. Students will learn how to use laser-cutting and 3D printing hardware as they design, prototype, develop and test for operations. Students will learn how to operate, maintain and repair drones as well as innovate based on specifications and requirements to tackle a complex application. Students will become familiar with machinery, tooling and methodology needed in the development and prototyping process.
DRONE MISSION PLANNING & OPERATIONS
Length: Semester/Year
Open to: 11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: At least 16 years of age
This course will provide students with background knowledge and skills that are critical to completing UAS missions. Students will explore current UAS platforms, sensors, payloads, and challenges of operation. Students will explore specifications, requirements and tolerances of UAS missions and requirements. Students will design and execute simulated operations in areas such as; precision agriculture (survey and application), environmental monitoring, land surveying, cinematography, public safety, FPV racing, construction inspection, entertainment, and logistics. Students will select different areas of operation to explore. Students may repeat the course to explore additional applications.
Students will complete all training and education necessary for their FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot Certification during this course.
*Students must be 16 to earn their part 107 certification from the FAA. Students may take the exam from the age of 14 but FAA certification will not be issued until they reach 16. Exam is only offered at FAA certified testing facilities.
*This course can be applied to the Honors Diploma.
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