SVCTE Mechatronics Engineering: Learn Computer Science & Coding

Learn To Code C++ & Python

We live in a world that is rapidly evolving, with technology tightly intertwined in life, in school and at work. Learning computer science (CS) helps people better understand our technology-enabled world. It positions students for high-demand jobs and provides them with skills that are broadly applicable — illuminating new approaches to problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity.

Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center is working to increase access to quality Computer Science education. In the Mechatronics Engineering class, Coding is taught as a major module (more than 100 hours of coding Lessons, Labs and Workshops) . Students will learn the programming language C++ and Python.

Mechatronics is a year-long, 519-hour Laboratory Science course focusing on the scientific principles of physics, energy conservation, electronic sensing, computerized data acquisition, and automated process control. This Mechatronics Engineering course satisfies California UC/CSU admission requirements A-G "d" for Science in Physics. This means you can replace your standard High school Physics class for SVCTE's Mechatronics Engineering. This Mechatronics Engineering course is designed to introduce students to the growing field of Mechatronics. Mechatronics is a blending of electrical and mechanical engineering & design. It is a study of the design of "intelligent" systems in which coding, mechanization and control, requiring sensing, actuation, and computation are combined to achieve improved product quality and performance.

While CS classes and opportunities are expanding, too many students, especially girls, Black, Latino and Native American youth, feel like it’s not for them. As a result, the whole world misses out on the diverse perspectives needed to fuel innovation and drive change. At SVCTE we will help ensure all young people understand the value of a CS education and feel welcomed and empowered to succeed.

What is Computer Science? Computer science, or “CS,” is a very large subject. It blends all the “STEAM” subjects of science, technology, engineering , art and math, and also includes design. It’s important for students to learn these skills because computer science is everywhere. By increasing access to CS for all youth as early as possible, we help them prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. This education gives them the opportunity to become the world’s next innovators.

Why Learn To Code and Explore Computer Science? Ideas in computer science are shaping our world and solving some of its biggest challenges. The people who work in this industry should be as diverse as the world they are shaping. And when students, especially girls are introduced to the impact and creativity involved in CS careers, their perspective on them changes dramatically.

Jobs that rely on knowledge of computers are also in high demand. People who major in CS in college can earn 40 percent more money than the average college graduate. By 2026, there will be an estimated 3.5 million computing-related jobs open in the United States.

SVCTE's Mechatronics Engineering, provides hands-on experiences so students can better understand what Computer Science and Coding is all about. Students are introduce to immersive lessons and learning experiences, take field trips to local companies, and are offered “learn by doing” lessons, labs, apps, games and other tools.

SVCTE's Mechatronics Engineering provides encouragement. Students who are encouraged to explore CS by a parent, teacher or counselor are more likely to say they’ll study CS. At SVCTE, we actively support students, especially girls who show an interest in CS. Talk with your parents and school counselor about the role of CS in future careers. In SVCTE's Mechatronics Engineering class you will learn to code C++ and Python.

SVCTE's Mechatronics Engineering encourage a “growth mindset” by treating questions, discovery and even failure as positive parts of the learning process.

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