Engineering & Applied Robotics

This program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the principles and applications of robotics engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety and leadership skills. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the science and mathematics knowledge, technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems related to robotics. 

 

Curriculum Frameworks
Program Pathway

Below are various resources used within our program.

  • Web link to VEX Robotics: https://www.vexrobotics.com/ 
    • This is the robotics platform and curriculum that the classes will be using. 
  • Web link to Project Lead the Way (PLTW):  https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-engineering
    • This is the provider for the curriculum that we’re using in the engineering courses. 
  • Web link to Autodesk website:  https://www.autodesk.com/
    • This is the company that produces a lot of the computer-aided design software that we’ll be using. 
  • Web link to Autodesk TinkerCAD:  https://www.tinkercad.com/
    • Another computer-aided design software that we’ll be using in many of the engineering and robotics classes. 

Engineering Instructor: Periklis Papadopoulos 

ppapadop@pasco.k12.fl.us

Robotics Instructor: Andrew Lopez

anlopez@pasco.k12.fl.us

 

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE SEQUENCES

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/graduation-requirements 

Pathway

Engineering Pathways # 9400300

Career Cluster: Engineering & Technology Education

Program Description: This program offers a sequence of courses in the Engineering & Technology Education career cluster. The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry. *Note: Students must select at least two of these courses. ** Note: Course 8600650 is intended to serve as a capstone course. 5 credits required
 

HIGH SCHOOL

PROGRAM CURRICULUM CREDITS

Course

Course #

Credits

State Level

Prerequisite

Industry Certification

Introduction to Engineering Design

8600550Z

1

3

None

RECF Pre-Engineering Certification RECFN001

Principles of Engineering

8600520Z

1

3

Introduction to Engineering Design

RECF Robotics Certification RECFN002 and Fusion 360 ADESK032

   Digital Electronics*

8600530Z

1

3

Principles of Engineering

Fusion 360 ADESK032

   Computer Integrated Manufacturing*

8600560Z

1

3

Principles of Engineering

Fusion 360 ADESK032

   Civil Engineering and Architecture*

8600590Z

1

3

Principles of Engineering

Fusion 360 ADESK032

   Aerospace Engineering*

8600620Z

1

3

Principles of Engineering

Fusion 360 ADESK032

   Biotechnical Engineering*

8600630Z

1

3

Principles of Engineering

Fusion 360 ADESK032

Engineering Design and Development**

8600650Z

1

3

None

Fusion 360 ADESK032

CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS

ENGLISH

MATH

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

FINE ARTS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

4 Credits

4 Credits

3 Credits, 2 with Lab

3 Credits

1 Credit

1 Credit

Elective Curriculum Credits – aligned with community college and state university system programs

POSTSECONDARY

POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS

GSC = Gold Seal CAPE Scholars

TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

LINK to Articulation Agreement

•  Meet Bright Futures Scholar requirements
• Earn five (5) postsecondary credit hours through approved CAPE industry certifications
• Complete 30 volunteer service hours

 

Saint Petersburg Community College

University of South Florida

University of Central Florida

University of Florida

CAREER

CAREER PREPARATION

GSV = Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Internships/ Work Experience Recommended

Sample Career Specialties

•  Meet Bright Futures Scholar requirements
•  Earn (3) three secondary school career credits
•  Pass the Florida College Entry Level
    Placement Test
•  Achieve a weighted 3.0 GPA in non-elective courses
•  Achieve an unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a
    4.0 scale in career education courses
•  Complete 30 volunteer service hours

 

FL-TSA, Skills USA

 

 

Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Civil Engineer, Computer Engineer

CREDIT

ARTICULATION AND CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Secondary to Career Center

Secondary to CCC or Degree

Career Certificate to AAS or AS/BS/BAS

 

 

 
                   

 

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE SEQUENCES

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/graduation-requirements 

Pathway

APPLIED ROBOTICS  # 9410100

Career Cluster: Engineering and Technology Education

Program Description:  This program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the principles and applications of robotics engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety and leadership skills. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the science and mathematics knowledge, technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems related to robotics.
 

HIGH SCHOOL

PROGRAM CURRICULUM CREDITS

Course

Course #

Credits

State Level

Prerequisite

Industry Certification

Foundations of Robotics

9410110Z

1

3

None

RECF Pre-Engineering Certification RECFN001

Robotic Design Essentials

9410120Z

1

3

Foundations of Robotics

RECF Robotics Certification RECFN002

Robotic Systems

9410130Z

1

3

Robotic Design Essentials

Fusion 360 ADESK032

Robotic Applications Capstone

9410140Z

1

3

Robotic Systems

Certified SolidWorks Associate-Academic (CSWA-Academic) – SOLID003 or Certified SolidWorks Professional SOLID004

CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS

ENGLISH

MATH

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

FINE ARTS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

4 Credits

4 Credits

3 Credits, 2 with Lab

3 Credits

1 Credit

1 Credit

Elective Curriculum Credits – aligned with community college and state university system programs

POSTSECONDARY

POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS

GSC = Gold Seal CAPE Scholars

TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

LINK to Articulation Agreement

•  Meet Bright Futures Scholar requirements
• Earn five (5) postsecondary credit hours through approved CAPE industry certifications
• Complete 30 volunteer service hours

 

Pasco Hernando State College

Polk State College

University of South Florida

Florida Institute of Technology

CAREER

CAREER PREPARATION

GSV = Gold Seal Vocational Scholars

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Internships/ Work Experience Recommended

Sample Career Specialties

•  Meet Bright Futures Scholar requirements
•  Earn (3) three secondary school career credits
•  Pass the Florida College Entry Level
    Placement Test
•  Achieve a weighted 3.0 GPA in non-elective courses
•  Achieve an unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a
    4.0 scale in career education courses
•  Complete 30 volunteer service hours

 

 

FL-TSA, Skills USA

 

 

 

Engineering Technician, CAD Technician, Drafting Technician, Robotics Technician, Mechanical Technician, Design Technician, Robotics Scientist, Mechanical/Robotics Engineer, Design Engineer/Technician

CREDIT

ARTICULATION AND CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Secondary to Career Center

Secondary to CCC or Degree

Career Certificate to AAS or AS/BS/BAS