Introduction to Computer Engineering, Open TEJ2OI

This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
GRADE: 10

Computer Engineering TEJ3MI

This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks, and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about college and university programs leading to careers in computer technology.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 11

Computer Engineering: Robotics and Control Systems TER3MI

This course examines computer systems and the control of robotic devices. Students will assemble computer and remotely-controlled robots by fabricating, installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will also develop knowledge and skills in CAD-based manufacturing, metalwork, teamwork, electronics, robotics and programming and will build robots that are controlled by computer programs and interfaces and/or respond to external devices. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about post-secondary programs leading to careers in robotics. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the annual FIRST Robotics competition.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 11

Computer Engineering, University/College TEJ4MI

This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine related environmental and societal issues, and will explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer technology.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: TEJ3MI – Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering: Robotics and Control Systems TER4MI

This course continues to examine computer systems and the control of robotics devices. Students will explore and refine advanced topics in manufacturing processes, design, electronics, pneumatics, programming, and automation. Skills in metal work, precision machining, welding, etching, solder, wiring, and power control will be emphasized. Students will continue to develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about post-secondary programs leading to careers in robotics. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the annual FIRST Robotics competition.
COURSE NOTE: Please do NOT also choose TMR4MI – it is a similar course.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: TER3MI – Computer Engineering: Robotics and Control Systems