Introduction
to Engineering and Robotics
Description
Introduction to Engineering introduces engineering technology
and provides historical background. Topics such as professional ethics, problem
solving techniques involving forces, structures, material, fluids, energy,
and electricity and U.S. Customary and S.I. units, and units conversions are
covered. Introduction to Robotics studies the evolution of robotics
with emphasis on automated and flexible manufacturing. Presents advantages
and limitations of present robot systems.
Prerequisites
Physics, Algebra II
Additional requirement for dual enrollment option:
Students may be required to have a passing score on a portion of the Virginia Placement Test (VPT), OR
one SAT score of 500 or greater OR one ACT score of 21 or greater.
Semesters Offered & Schedule Format
Offered Biennially Next offered beginning Fall 2018
Fall Semester
Academic Year Schedule: Introduction to Engineering
Spring Semester
Academic Year Schedule: Introduction to Robotics (continuation of fall semester)
Class/Instruction Format
Synchronous (i.e., real time instructor led)
VCCS Designation and College Credit
- MEC 101 Introduction to Engineering Technology: 2 Credit Hours
- IND 160 Introduction to Robotics: 3 Credit Hours
Please Note: In the Academic Year Class the dual enrollment college classes are not divided into semesters. Both dual enrollment college counterparts span the full academic year. Thus, dual enrollment credit for either college class cannot be obtained by only completing one semester of this Governor's School class. At the end of the academic year, six hours college credit will be issued for both VCCS courses. That is, a student completing only the fall semester is not eligible for any college (dual enrollment) credit.
Course Codes
- High School Code: 8490
- SCED Code: 21002
Instructor
Dr. Steve Rapp
e-mail: srapp@hgs.k12.va.us
Course Web Sites
Engineering & Robotics Home Page
Engineering & Robotics Coursesites Web Site