Robotics Engineering Program (REP)
Kelly Williams and Matthew Chase Instructors
Who we are designing our course for:
Three kinds of students: those who are looking for post-high-school job-ready marketable skills in entry level robotics operation; those who are thinking of going into robotics engineering or computer programming; those who are interested in mechanical or electrical engineering. The two standard entry points into our program of study are at REP 1 and at APCS.
Course outline:
First year: Engineering robotics fundamentals. internal-competition-project based program featuring the Tetrix Prime, Raspberry Pi, Tello Drone, Ardublockly and Python hardware and software.
Second year: Continuing on to use Tetrix hardware and RobotC software or VEX hardware and software for more advanced projects.
Third year: AP Computer Science (Java Programming) and/or Projects in Robotics
Summer between Junior and Senior year: Robotics or Programming project – this will may be combined with an internship with local business for some students.
Fourth year: Projects in Robotics and Projects in Computer Programming
Students of any grade level may enter the First year program after applying. Students may not enter later courses (except APCS) unless they have completed the earlier programs at “C” or better, and have a teacher recommendation. Later entrance into APCS requires completion of Geometry at “B” or better and teacher recommendation.
Facilities:
28-station computer lab, 16-station wood and machine shop, 24-station video and hardware lab. Access to a seoncd 30-staton computer lab and group meeting space as needed.
First Years:
Join us this first year as part of this first cohort group (all grade levels allowed) to help us develop this program for all future Papermakers.
Course outline:
First year: Engineering robotics fundamentals. internal-competition-project based program featuring the Tetrix Prime, Ardublockly, and Arduino hardware and software
Second year: Continuing on to use Tetrix hardware and RobotC software (or VEX and EasyC) for more advanced projects
Third year: AP Computer Programming and Projects in Robotics
Summer between junior and Senior year: Robotics or Programming project required – this will often be combined with an internship with local business.
Fourth year: Projects in Robotics and Projects in Computer Programming
Students of any grade level may enter the First year program after applying. Students may not enter later courses unless they have completed the earlier programs at “C” or better, and have a teacher recommendation.
