First Robotics Club is a student organization that improves the quality and relevance of Engineering courses.  

Who can qualify for Engineering classes?

• Male and female students considering engineering as a possible career choice.

• Students who enjoy math & science, are curious about how things work, and like to create things & solve problems.

Why participate in Engineering?

• There is a severe & growing shortage of qualified persons in engineering and engineering technology.

• College/university engineering programs need qualified, properly prepared students.

• Too many students drop out of college engineering and engineering technology programs because they were not properly prepared in high school.

ENGINEERING I (Principles of Engineering)— Single Block; One Term; One Credit; 9th-12th grade. Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Algebra I or Technical Algebra - May be Concurrent. 

This is the first course in the Engineering and Technology programs of study.  Principles of Engineering and Technology is a foundational course in the STEM cluster for students interested in learning more about careers in engineering and technology. This course covers basic skills required for engineering and technology fields of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students are able to identify and explain the steps in the engineering design process. They can evaluate an existing engineering design, use fundamental sketching and engineering drawing techniques, complete simple design projects using the engineering design process, and effectively communicate design solutions to others.

ENGINEERING II (Engineering Design) (S-o-S) — Single Block; One Term; One Credit; 10th-12th grade. Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Principles of Engineering and Technology.  Geometry or Technical Geometry - May be Concurrent.

This is the second course in the Engineering and Technology program of study.  Engineering Design I is a fundamental course in the STEM cluster for students interested in developing their skills in preparation for careers in engineering and technology. The course covers essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for postsecondary engineering and technology fields of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students are able to describe various engineering disciplines, as well as admissions requirements for postsecondary engineering and engineering technology programs in Tennessee. They will also be able to identify simple and complex machines; calculate various ratios related to mechanisms; explain fundamental concepts related to energy; understand Ohm’s Law; follow the steps in the engineering design process to complete a team project; and effectively communicate design solutions to others.

ENGINEERING III (Engineering Design II) (S-o-S) — Single Block; One Term; One Credit; 11th-12th grade. Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Engineering Design I.  Algebra II - May be Concurrent.

Engineering Design II is an applied course in the STEM career cluster for students interested in further developing their skills as future engineers. This course covers knowledge, skills, and concepts required for postsecondary engineering and technology fields of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students are able to explain the differences between scientists and engineers, understand the importance of ethical practices in engineering and technology, identify components of control systems, describe differences between laws related to fluid power systems, explain why material and mechanical properties are important to design, create simple free body diagrams, use measurement devices employed in engineering, conduct basic engineering economic analysis, follow the steps in the engineering design process to complete a team project, and effectively communicate design solutions.

ENGINEERING PRACTICUM (S-o-S) — Single Block; One Term; One Credit; 11th-12th grade. Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Engineering Design II or teacher permission.

Engineering Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous Engineering courses within a professional, working environment. In addition to developing an understanding of the professional and ethical issues encountered by engineers and technologists in the workplace, students learn to refine their skills in problem solving, research, communication, data analysis, teamwork, and project management. The course is highly customizable to meet local system needs: instruction may be delivered through school laboratory training or through work-based learning arrangements such as internships, cooperative education, service learning, mentoring, and job shadowing. Upon completion of the practicum, students will be prepared for postsecondary study in engineering and technology fields.

ROBOTICS & AUTOMATED SYSTEMS — One Semester (Spring); One Pass/Fail Credit; 9th -12th Grades; Prerequisites:  This course is for Robotics Team members only and requires after school/weekend participation in team activities.   Instructor approval required.

Robotics & Automated Systems is an applied course for students who wish to explore how robots and automated systems are used in industry. Building on the content and critical thinking frameworks of Principles of Engineering and Digital Electronics, this course asks students to follow the engineering design process and apply basic programming skills to complete assignments and projects. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have an understanding of the historical and current uses of robots and automated systems; programmable circuits, interfacing both inputs and outputs; ethical standards for engineering and technology professions; and testing and maintenance of robots and automated systems.

MECHATRONICS I Dual Enrollment through RSCC— One Block; One Semester; One Credit; 11th – 12th Grades.  Prerequisites:  Engineering I and II with grades of C or above.

This course covers basic electrical and mechanical components of mechatronic systems. 

MECHATRONICS II Dual Enrollment through RSCC — One Block; One Semester; One Credit; 12th Grade. Prerequisites:  Engineering I, II and Mechatronics I with grades of C or above.

This course covers the basics of pneumatic, electro pneumatic, & hydraulic control circuits in mechatronic systems.

MECHATRONICS MIDDLE COLLEGE — RSCC offers high school Juniors/Seniors the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree or Certificate in Mechatronics.  See your instructor or counselor for more information.

What is Mechatronics?  Picture a high-tech, clean automotive factory where robots build cars. But, those robots have to be programmed and maintained. A technician carrying a tablet computer diagnoses a glitch with a robot and corrects it. That’s mechatronics. Three reasons to consider this program:  1) This is a hands-on program that employers helped design. You will learn by doing. 2) Program courses also lead to certifications employers want. 3) Mechatronics includes electronics, computer programming, robotics and more. According to the Department of Labor the entry wage is $35,226 and the placement rate at RSCC for 2017-2019 was 100%.