Space Science & Engineering
Teacher: Mr. Grigsby
Email: bgrigsby@suhsd.net
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