COURSE TITLE: Robotics/ Mechanical Engineering I                           

 

GRADE LEVEL:  10 -12

CODE: VEE406

COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks

PREPARATION: Experience with PC’s, strong working knowledge of application software used in school, digital systems, and capacity to learn about technology

Room: B 1.7            Phone: (31) - 45-527-8261 ext. 247

Web Page: http://www.afno-is.eu.odedodea.edu/

Textbook: CCNA 1 Networking Basics  & CCNA 2 Routers and Routing Basics

Textbook is online at http://cisco.netacad.net

Parent and Student Contact: Parents with an email address will be given interims and grade reports at the end of the quarters and semesters by email. For parents without email, a printed grade report will be sent home with the student.

Major Concepts/Content: Major Concepts/Content: The course Robotics/Mechanical Engraining introduces students to the technology system, tools, materials process of industry through computer and teacher instruction and hands on real world activates. This course will provide students with a solid foundation in the following areas.

Robotics: Robotics introduces students to the use of robotics in the manufacturing process and its impact on careers and production. It examines the role that computers and robots play in manufacturing tasks. Students will gain an understanding of plant layout and the requirements that must be met to make automation feasible. They examine the many methods of conveyance between automation devices and learn how a flexible robotics system is organized to increase production efficiency. 

Hydraulics: The course hydraulics introduce students to Fluid power systems, that are essential to industries involved in manufacturing, construction, farming, mining, and transportation. It provides practical hands-on experience with the industrial-grade hydraulics trainer so students can apply the knowledge they gain. As they create hydraulic circuits and employ a variety of gauges, valves, actuators, and controls.  

Design: Students will learn to read and create technical drawings using mechanical drafting tools and industry standard Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Students will gain real-world experiences with the actual tools and methods used in today’s industry.

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities are provided in the laboratory setting, using hands-on experiences with tools, equipment, and materials related to course content.  Students will be required to plan, design, and produce projects; develop solutions to problem solving activities, present ideas and information orally and in writing; investigate content-related occupations; assume leadership roles and work cooperatively.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated through laboratory content, safety, and procedural equipment tests. Projects will be analyzed and evaluated for neatness, originality, creativity, accuracy, and understanding of concepts. Written and oral reports will be graded for content and form. In addition, the students will be evaluated on their ability to cooperatively work together and solve problems.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will achive foundational proficiency of the following topics.

 

CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS

This course can be used to partially satisfy the requirements for an endorsement in the following pathways. 

Cluster

Pathway

Required/Recommended/Related

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Production Process Development

Required

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Engineering & Technology

Recommended

 

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AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s Continuous School Progress goal is:

   “All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.” 

The 6 + 1 Trait model is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas.  The 6 + 1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like.  Teachers and students will use the 6 + 1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement.  Success of all students requires that the 6 + 1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH International Middle/High School.

 Scope/Sequence – Robotics/Mechanical Engineering

WEEK

Chapter

DESCRIPTIONS

1

1

1 -  Test a Circuit - - Exam 1

3

2

2 – Simple machines -  Exam 2

5

3

3 – Parts of Hydraulic Circuit -    Exam 3

6

4

4 – Automation and Material Handling -  Exam 4  

8

5

5 – Computers in Manufacturing - Exam 5

9

6

6 – Programming and Automation - Exam 6

13

7

7 – Controlling the Manufacturing Plant -  Exam 7

14

8

8 – Introduction to Design Applications – Exam 8

18

9

9 – – Final Design Project -  Exam 9

 

Note: Exams will be taken within 3 days of assigned date (last class day of the final week for that chapter), loss of one letter grade per day past assigned date. 

 

Grades and Course Assessment

Standards:            A >= 90%, B >= 80%, C >= 70%, D >= 60%                                                               

 

Grade Make-Up                             Percent of Semester Grade

Homework                                          5 %

Journals/Presentations                                   10 %

Quizzes                                                10 %

Labs/Drawings                         40 %

Practical Exam                                    25%

Final Presentation                              10%

Journals will be kept daily and graded randomly by the instructor at least once per week.

 

Open Lab Hours with Instructor Present: 2 or 3 seminar periods are available  per week.

Acceptable Student Behavior: Students will adhere to all AFNORTH student handbook rules and the AFNORTH  student Policy for Computer Use. Students must sign the policy given on the first day of class. No Web sites other than those needed for the curriculum or approved by the instructor will be accessed. No programs will be downloaded or installed on the class computers. Class computers are not to be used for student E-mail. The Instructor must scan any disks brought into the class for viruses before they are used.

Make-up work: Per AFNORTH guidance in student handbook

 

The classroom will use the three R’s: Respect for self, Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.

  1. Come to class prepared; be in seat with student notebook prior to tardy bell.
  2. During instruction only one person at a time speaks.
  3. Be polite, respect the teacher’s responsibility to teach and the student’s right to learn.
  4. Be prepared to accept the consequences, both positive and negative, of your actions.
  5. Make every effort possible to be prepared and present when your router team is assigned lab time.
  6. Respect the investment in equipment your parents have made, use the equipment only as directed, and follow the acceptable use policy.

DO NOT mark on the computers or tables. These are in good condition and we would like for them to remain so. Thank you!

DO NOT Apply make-up, or brush (or comb) your hair in the computer room. There is no eating or drinking in the computer lab. Water may be consumed as long as it is in a sport type bottle with a closable spout and the bottles are not kept on or near the computers (set on the floor). 

Treat each other, as you want to be treated, with respect and dignity.

NO GAMES, FOOD, DRINKS, CANDY OR GUM IN THE LAB!   BOTTLED WATER WITH SPORT POP-UP TOP ONLY!