This introductory course covers the elements of electricity, machine design, power transmission, pneumatics, computer controls and programming used in engineering. Students will utilize the VEX robotics computer program as it relates to fabrication of robotics. Students will learn to use various machines in the shop to design and fabricate working models and robotics. Actual robots will be designed and built to compete in competitions utilizing remote controls and autonomous computer program designed by students. This is for the student that has that passion to work with the Robotics Team and/or students wanting to pursue an engineering degree in college.
Prerequisites
Engineering Drawing, Architecture Drawing, or teacher approval