Space Science & Engineering

Teacher: Mr. Grigsby

Room: #404 – Robotics Training Lab

Course Description:

This course focuses on the development of the skills and techniques that will prepare students for potential careers in
Mechatronics, Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, etc., as well as provide additional skills for advancement in
technical fields. Topics will include:

  • Industry certifications and what is required in general to achieve the competencies needed to earn industry

  • certifications.

  • Fundamental use of tools, identification of equipment and general safety

  • Engineering, building, and programming of and automated systems (using the VEX V5 robotic system)

  • Electricity and circuitry basics

  • Astronomy principles and robotic systems that investigate our universe through space exploration.

  • Drone basics, flight and FAA certification prep.

  • NAO Humanoid robot programming and implementation in industry

Fall/Spring Semester:

This class will cover a variety of engineering and robotic systems that are used throughout industry and space exploration.
During the fall semester we will focus on topics that provide a foundational understanding of engineering, mechatronics,
etc., and how it relates to industry.

  • Fall semester (depending upon time/topic):

    • Foundation principles: Technical sketching, engineering principles, tool and instrument identification, C++ programming, robotic basics, research principles, electricity basics, drones

  • Spring semester

    • Project based: engineering and robot design challenges/projects, NASA data research challenges