The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses must be completed to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

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Principles of Industry 4.0 introduces students to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Students will explore Industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), human to robot collaboration, big data, safety, electrical, sensors, digital integration, fluid power, robot operation, measurement, CAD, CNC, additive manufacturing, print reading, and technical mathematics. Students will work in the lab space to make projects, experience virtual simulations, and practice critical thinking.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

• Qualifies students to take Digital Design Graphic - Gone Boarding

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The Robotics Design and Innovation course is designed to introduce students to technology that is revolutionizing modern manufacturing and logistic centers across global markets. Students will explore careers that are related to the fourth industrial revolution and be introduced to the emerging technologies that make the manufacturing world ever changing. These technologies include; mechatronics, CAD/CAM, robots, programmable automation, cloud technologies, networking, big data and analytics. Students will design a part to be mass produced using processes such as additive and subtractive manufacturing, while utilizing lean manufacturing concepts. 

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Industry 4.0 - Smart Manufacturing

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diploma

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Smart Manufacturing Systems will deepen students’ technical skills by studying the electrical system required to support an Industry 4.0 manufacturing system and building on skills learned in Principles of Industry 4.0 and Robotics Design and Innovation. Topics include Industry 4.0 technologies such as data analytics, cyber security, and smart sensors. Students will work on a 4-6 student team to build a working prototype of an Industry 4.0 system. Highlights include: Variable Frequency Drives, PLC troubleshooting, Cyber Security, Smart Sensors, and Smart network communications.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Industry 4.0 - Smart Manufacturing; Robotics Design and Innovation

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

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Industry 4.0 - Smart Manufacturing Capstone introduces the basic theory, operation, and programming of industrial robots and their applications through simulations and hands-on laboratory activities. Basic theory, operation, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) will be emphasized in this course along with how automation devices may be integrated with other machines. Multiple industry standard certifications in the field of robotics and automation will be available depending on the length of the course. As a capstone course, students are encouraged to participate in an intensive, embedded work-based learning experience.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Industry 4.0 - Smart Manufacturing; Robotics Design and Innovation; Smart Manufacturing Systems

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas