ERA — Electronics, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Western Suffolk BOCES

2 Year Curriculum
Year 1 Hours
486
Target: 486  |  On target ✓
Year 2 Hours
486
Target: 486  |  On target ✓
Program Total
972
Target: 972  |  On target ✓
Y1 Sections
13
3 new sections added
ELA / Math / Sci
✓ ✓ ✓
All exceed 108-hr min

Program Totals

CTE HoursELAMathScienceUnits
Year 14868813620354
Year 24868312527824
Program Total97217126148178
Target972108108108
Difference 0 ✓ +63 ✓ +153 ✓ +373 ✓

Year 1 — Details

13 Sections • 486 Total Hours • Target Met ✓
# Section / Sub-Topic Source File(s) Hrs ELA Math Sci Generated File
1. Safety & Professional Development (28 hrs)
1 Safety 01-Safety.md 5210 [Y1]-01.01-Safety.docx
2 Personal and Professional Development 03-Personal….md 6200 [Y1]-01.02-Personal-Professional-Development.docx
3 Applying for a Job 04-Applying….md 11300 [Y1]-01.03-Applying-For-A-Job.docx
4 Customer Relations 14-Customer….md 6200 [Y1]-01.04-Customer-Relations.docx
Section subtotal 28910
2. Hand Tools (4 hrs)
1 Hand Tools and Uses 02-HandTools.md 2100 [Y1]-02.01-Hand-Tools-And-Uses.docx
2 Using a Multimeter (new sub-topic) 1001 [Y1]-02.02-Using-A-Multimeter.docx
3 Other Electronic Equipment (new sub-topic) 1000 [Y1]-02.03-Other-Electronic-Equipment.docx
Section subtotal 4101
3. Electrical Fundamentals (113 hrs)
1 Sources of Electricity 05-Sources….md 5222 [Y1]-03.01-Sources-Of-Electricity.docx
2 Circuit Fundamentals 06-Circuit….md 203100 [Y1]-03.02-Circuit-Fundamentals.docx
3 Power 07-Power.md 5255 [Y1]-03.03-Power.docx
4 Voltage Measurement (Direct Current) 08-Voltage…DC.md 10273 [Y1]-03.04-Voltage-Measurement-DC.docx
5 Voltage Measurement (Alternating Current) 09-Voltage…AC.md 10273 [Y1]-03.05-Voltage-Measurement-AC.docx
6 Current and Measurement 10-Current….md 5232 [Y1]-03.06-Current-And-Measurement.docx
7 Resistance 11-Resistance.md 8244 [Y1]-03.07-Resistance.docx
8 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI, EMI) 15-RadioFreq….md 5232 [Y1]-03.08-Radio-Frequency-Interference.docx
9 Electronic Components: LED, Switch, Resistor, Transistor, Capacitor, Inductor, Battery, Motor [Y1]-03-Electronic….md 4551228 [Y1]-03.09-Electronic-Components.docx
Section subtotal 113225349
4. Logic, Digital Systems & Mathematics Foundations (60 hrs)
1 Logic Gates 12-LogicGates.md 9163 [Y1]-04.01-Logic-Gates.md
2 Logic Number Systems 13-LogicNumber….md 172135 [Y1]-04.02-Logic-Number-Systems.md
3 Math Foundations: Algebra, Units & Conversions [Y1]-01-MathAlgebra.md
27-Scientific….md
172105 [Y1]-04.03-Math-Foundations-Algebra.md
4 Math Foundations: Ratios, Proportions & Graphs [Y1]-02-MathRatios.md
28-Frequency….md
172105 [Y1]-04.04-Math-Foundations-Ratios.md
Section subtotal 6073918
5. Computer Architecture (30 hrs)
1 Basics of Computer Architecture [Y1]-05-CompArch.md 10213 [Y1]-05.01-Basics-Computer-Architecture.docx
2 Motherboard / Processors / Memory 20-Motherboard….md 10103 [Y1]-05.02-Motherboard-Processors-Memory.docx
3 Computer Networks & Networking Concepts [Y1]-06-CompNet.md 10213 [Y1]-05.03-Computer-Networks.docx
Section subtotal 30529
6. Operating System Fundamentals (10 hrs)
1 Operating System Installation 22-OSInstall.md 4102 [Y1]-06.01-OS-Installation.docx
2 OS Installation, Configuration & Updates 23-OSInstall…Cfg.md 3101 [Y1]-06.02-OS-Configuration-Updates.docx
3 OS Diagnosing & Troubleshooting 24-OSDiag.md 3100 [Y1]-06.03-OS-Diagnosing-Troubleshooting.docx
Section subtotal 10303
7. Networking and Internet (10 hrs)
1 Basic Networking 21-BasicNet….md 3111 [Y1]-07.01-Basic-Networking.docx
2 Networking Devices — Hubs, Routers, Switches 31-NetDevices.md 2001 [Y1]-07.02-Networking-Devices.docx
3 Introduction to Cabling & Media Types 32-IntroCabling.md 1000 [Y1]-07.03-Cabling-Media-Types.docx
4 Internet Fundamentals (new sub-topic) 2101 [Y1]-07.04-Internet-Fundamentals.docx
5 HTTP & HTML Basics (new sub-topic) 2101 [Y1]-07.05-HTTP-HTML-Basics.docx
Section subtotal 10314
8. Technical Communication (8 hrs)
1 Technical Writing 26-TechWriting.md 8521 [Y1]-08.01-Technical-Writing.docx
Section subtotal 8521
9. Robotics & Green Technology (14 hrs)
1 Robotics / Automated Systems 29-Robotics….md 7225 [Y1]-09.01-Robotics-Automated-Systems.docx
2 Solar Energy Systems / Green Technology 30-Solar….md 7222 [Y1]-09.02-Solar-Energy-Green-Technology.docx
Section subtotal 14447
10. Soldering & Hands-on Electronics (100 hrs)
1 Safety Review [Y1]-04-Soldering.md 5203 [Y1]-10.01-Soldering-Safety-Review.docx
2 Soldering Setup & Equipment [Y1]-04-Soldering.md 10115 [Y1]-10.02-Soldering-Setup-Equipment.docx
3 Soldering Initial Trials [Y1]-04-Soldering.md 151110 [Y1]-10.03-Soldering-Initial-Trials.docx
4 Project 1 — Through-Hole PCB Assembly (project) 201212 [Y1]-10.04-Project-Through-Hole-PCB.docx
5 Project 2 — Wire & Connector Soldering (project) 201212 [Y1]-10.05-Project-Wire-Connector.docx
6 Project 3 — Surface-Mount Soldering & Rework (project) 151110 [Y1]-10.06-Project-Surface-Mount.docx
7 Project 4 — Custom Circuit Build (project) 151210 [Y1]-10.07-Project-Custom-Circuit.docx
Section subtotal 1008962
11. Programming (30 hrs)
1 Programming Languages: Introduction to Python [Y1]-07-Python.md 3051015 [Y1]-11.01-Introduction-To-Python.docx
Section subtotal 3051015
12. 3D Printing and Design (59 hrs)
1 Introduction to 3D Software (TinkerCAD / Fusion 360) (new) 12235 [Y1]-12.01-Introduction-3D-Software.docx
2 Design Principles (new) 10234 [Y1]-12.02-Design-Principles.docx
3 Printer Setup and Operations (new) 7114 [Y1]-12.03-Printer-Setup-Operations.docx
4 Project 1 — Functional Enclosure / Case Design (project) 15138 [Y1]-12.04-Project-Functional-Enclosure.docx
5 Project 2 — Custom Component / Bracket Design (project) 15138 [Y1]-12.05-Project-Custom-Component.docx
Section subtotal 5971329
13. Basics of Artificial Intelligence (20 hrs)
1 What is AI? — History, Definitions & AI in Everyday Life (new) 3201 [Y1]-13.01-What-Is-AI.docx
2 Types of AI — Narrow AI, Generative AI & Machine Learning (new) 3111 [Y1]-13.02-Types-Of-AI.docx
3 How AI Works — Data, Training, Models & Prompt Engineering (new) 3111 [Y1]-13.03-How-AI-Works.docx
4 AI Tools You Can Use — Chatbots, Image Gen, Code Assistants (new) 3101 [Y1]-13.04-AI-Tools-You-Can-Use.docx
5 Staying Safe with AI — Bias, Deepfakes, Privacy & Misinformation (new) 4201 [Y1]-13.05-Staying-Safe-With-AI.docx
6 Responsible AI Use — Academic Integrity & Critical Thinking (new) 2100 [Y1]-13.06-Responsible-AI-Use.docx
7 What You Can Get Done — AI for Research, Projects & Careers (new) 2100 [Y1]-13.07-What-You-Can-Get-Done.docx
Section subtotal 20925
YEAR 1 TOTAL 48688136203

Year 1 — Section Breakdown

#SectionHrsELAMathSci% of Y1SubsNotes
1Safety & Professional Development289105.8%42 units reduced
2Hand Tools41010.8%3Multimeter + equip added
3Electrical Fundamentals11322534923.3%9Largest theory section
4Logic, Digital & Mathematics607391812.3%4Merged Logic + Math
5Computer Architecture305296.2%3Streamlined from 10 units
6Operating System Fundamentals103032.1%3Split from Comp Arch
7Networking and Internet103142.1%5HTTP/HTML added
8Technical Communication85211.6%1Unchanged
9Robotics & Green Technology144472.9%2Unchanged
10Soldering & Hands-on Electronics100896220.6%7 4 projects
11Programming30510156.2%1
123D Printing and Design597132912.1%5 2 projects
13Basics of Artificial Intelligence209254.1%7
Year 1 Total48688136203100%54

Year 2 — Details

7 Sections • 24 Sub-Topics • 486 Total Hours • Target Met ✓
#Section / Sub-Topic HrsELAMathSci Generated File
1. Safety & Societal Context (20 hrs)
1Robotics — Tool Safety (VEX)9216 [Y2]-01.01-Robotics-Tool-Safety-VEX.docx
2Impact of Automation on Manufacturing5221 [Y2]-01.02-Impact-Automation-Manufacturing.docx
3Ethical and Societal Impact of Automation6303 [Y2]-01.03-Ethical-Societal-Impact.docx
Section subtotal207310
2. Mathematics for Design & Engineering (20 hrs)
1Scale Diagram for 3D Printing10262 [Y2]-02.01-Scale-Diagram-3D-Printing.docx
2Coordinate Geometry10271 [Y2]-02.02-Coordinate-Geometry.docx
Section subtotal204133
3. Microcontrollers & Arduino (100 hrs)
1What Is a Microcontroller?10226 [Y2]-03.01-What-Is-A-Microcontroller.docx
2Microcontroller vs. Regular Computer10235 [Y2]-03.02-Microcontroller-Vs-Computer.docx
3Microcontroller Hardware202513 [Y2]-03.03-Microcontroller-Hardware.docx
4Microcontroller Programming Environment152211 [Y2]-03.04-Microcontroller-Programming-Env.docx
5Advanced Microcontroller/Arduino Programming (C/C++)353824 [Y2]-03.05-Advanced-Microcontroller-Programming.docx
6Why Microcontroller/Arduino for Robotics?10226 [Y2]-03.06-Why-Arduino-For-Robotics.docx
Section subtotal100132265
4. Computing & Raspberry Pi (51 hrs)
1Introduction to Raspberry Pi12237 [Y2]-04.01-Introduction-Raspberry-Pi.docx
2Programming in Raspberry Pi203710 [Y2]-04.02-Programming-Raspberry-Pi.docx
3Build Projects with Raspberry Pi193412 [Y2]-04.03-Build-Projects-Raspberry-Pi.docx
Section subtotal5181429
5. Robotics Fundamentals (120 hrs)
1Robotics Components: Sensors, Actuators, Motors303819 [Y2]-05.01-Robotics-Components.docx
2Robot/VEX System Intro — Torque, Forces, Energy303918 [Y2]-05.02-VEX-System-Torque-Forces.docx
3Basic Robot Building353725 [Y2]-05.03-Basic-Robot-Building.docx
4First Robot Programs252617 [Y2]-05.04-First-Robot-Programs.docx
Section subtotal120113079
6. Competition Track (140 hrs)
1Game Analysis and Strategy15555 [Y2]-06.01-Game-Analysis-Strategy.docx
2Competition Robot Design4051025 [Y2]-06.02-Competition-Robot-Design.docx
3Advanced Robot Systems3031017 [Y2]-06.03-Advanced-Robot-Systems.docx
4Competition Preparation205312 [Y2]-06.04-Competition-Preparation.docx
5Competition Experience204313 [Y2]-06.05-Competition-Experience.docx
6Reflection and Improvement15825 [Y2]-06.06-Reflection-Improvement.docx
Section subtotal140303377
7. Applied Artificial Intelligence (35 hrs)
1Advanced Prompt Engineering8413 [Y2]-07.01-Advanced-Prompt-Engineering.docx
2Tokens, APIs & the Cost of AI8242 [Y2]-07.02-Tokens-APIs-Cost-Of-AI.docx
3AI + Python: Building Smart Scripts10235 [Y2]-07.03-AI-Python-Smart-Scripts.docx
4AI for Robotics & Automation Projects9225 [Y2]-07.04-AI-For-Robotics-Automation.docx
Section subtotal35101015
YEAR 2 TOTAL 48683125278

Year 2 — Section Breakdown

#SectionHrsELAMathSci% of Y2SubsNotes
1Safety & Societal Context2073104.1%3
2Mathematics for Design & Engineering2041334.1%2 Scale + Coordinate
3Microcontrollers & Arduino10013226520.6%6Unchanged
4Computing & Raspberry Pi518142910.5%3
5Robotics Fundamentals12011307924.7%4
6Competition Track14030337728.8%6Unchanged
7Applied Artificial Intelligence351010157.2%4
Year 2 Total48683125278100%24
Combined Y1 + Y2 972171261481 78All targets met ✓

Coverage

Year 1

486 hrsOn target ✓

Year 2

486 hrsOn target ✓

Program Total

972 hrsOn target ✓

ELA

171 hrs (Y1: 88 | Y2: 83)+63 over 108 min ✓

Math

261 hrs (Y1: 136 | Y2: 125)+153 over 108 min ✓

Science

481 hrs (Y1: 203 | Y2: 278)+373 over 108 min ✓

Log

Document Generation Tracker

78 / 78 documents generated (54 Y1 + 24 Y2)
Status: ✓ Generated ⚠ Failed ⏳ Pending
Year 1 hits 486-hour target exactly. Balanced across 13 sections with a mix of theory (Electrical, Logic/Math), hands-on practice (Soldering 100 hrs, 3D Printing 59 hrs), computing (Comp Arch, OS, Networking, Python), and modern topics (AI 20 hrs).
All academic minimums exceeded. ELA: 171 (min 108), Math: 261 (min 108), Science: 481 (min 108).
Hands-on emphasis: Soldering (100 hrs, 20.6%) + 3D Printing (59 hrs, 12.1%) = 159 hrs (32.7% of Y1) in project-based, hands-on work — appropriate for a CTE program.
Year 2 hits 486-hour target exactly. Balanced across 7 sections — Robotics (120 hrs) and Competition (140 hrs) lead, with Microcontrollers (100 hrs), Raspberry Pi (51 hrs), AI (35 hrs), Safety (20 hrs), and Math (20 hrs).
All 78 unit plan documents generated. 54 Y1 + 24 Y2 .md files created in /unit-plans/ folder.
All 78 .docx files generated and validated. Word documents created from .md source files using docx-js. All pass OOXML validation.
Yr Sec # Sub-Topic Hrs File Name Status Issue
Y1 — Section 1: Safety & Professional Development (28 hrs)
Y111Safety5 [Y1]-01.01-Safety.docx
Y112Personal and Professional Development6 [Y1]-01.02-Personal-Professional-Development.docx
Y113Applying for a Job11 [Y1]-01.03-Applying-For-A-Job.docx
Y114Customer Relations6 [Y1]-01.04-Customer-Relations.docx
Y1 — Section 2: Hand Tools (4 hrs)
Y121Hand Tools and Uses2 [Y1]-02.01-Hand-Tools-And-Uses.docx
Y122Using a Multimeter1 [Y1]-02.02-Using-A-Multimeter.docx
Y123Other Electronic Equipment1 [Y1]-02.03-Other-Electronic-Equipment.docx
Y1 — Section 3: Electrical Fundamentals (113 hrs)
Y131Sources of Electricity5 [Y1]-03.01-Sources-Of-Electricity.docx
Y132Circuit Fundamentals20 [Y1]-03.02-Circuit-Fundamentals.docx
Y133Power5 [Y1]-03.03-Power.docx
Y134Voltage Measurement (DC)10 [Y1]-03.04-Voltage-Measurement-DC.docx
Y135Voltage Measurement (AC)10 [Y1]-03.05-Voltage-Measurement-AC.docx
Y136Current and Measurement5 [Y1]-03.06-Current-And-Measurement.docx
Y137Resistance8 [Y1]-03.07-Resistance.docx
Y138Radio Frequency Interference5 [Y1]-03.08-Radio-Frequency-Interference.docx
Y139Electronic Components45 [Y1]-03.09-Electronic-Components.docx
Y1 — Section 4: Logic, Digital & Mathematics (60 hrs)
Y141Logic Gates9[Y1]-04.01-Logic-Gates.md
Y142Logic Number Systems17[Y1]-04.02-Logic-Number-Systems.md
Y143Math Foundations: Algebra, Units & Conversions17[Y1]-04.03-Math-Foundations-Algebra.md
Y144Math Foundations: Ratios, Proportions & Graphs17[Y1]-04.04-Math-Foundations-Ratios.md
Y1 — Section 5: Computer Architecture (30 hrs)
Y151Basics of Computer Architecture10 [Y1]-05.01-Basics-Computer-Architecture.docx
Y152Motherboard / Processors / Memory10 [Y1]-05.02-Motherboard-Processors-Memory.docx
Y153Computer Networks & Networking Concepts10 [Y1]-05.03-Computer-Networks.docx
Y1 — Section 6: Operating System Fundamentals (10 hrs)
Y161Operating System Installation4 [Y1]-06.01-OS-Installation.docx
Y162OS Installation, Configuration & Updates3 [Y1]-06.02-OS-Configuration-Updates.docx
Y163OS Diagnosing & Troubleshooting3 [Y1]-06.03-OS-Diagnosing-Troubleshooting.docx
Y1 — Section 7: Networking and Internet (10 hrs)
Y171Basic Networking3 [Y1]-07.01-Basic-Networking.docx
Y172Networking Devices2 [Y1]-07.02-Networking-Devices.docx
Y173Introduction to Cabling & Media Types1 [Y1]-07.03-Cabling-Media-Types.docx
Y174Internet Fundamentals2 [Y1]-07.04-Internet-Fundamentals.docx
Y175HTTP & HTML Basics2 [Y1]-07.05-HTTP-HTML-Basics.docx
Y1 — Section 8: Technical Communication (8 hrs)
Y181Technical Writing8 [Y1]-08.01-Technical-Writing.docx
Y1 — Section 9: Robotics & Green Technology (14 hrs)
Y191Robotics / Automated Systems7 [Y1]-09.01-Robotics-Automated-Systems.docx
Y192Solar Energy / Green Technology7 [Y1]-09.02-Solar-Energy-Green-Technology.docx
Y1 — Section 10: Soldering & Hands-on Electronics (100 hrs)
Y1101Safety Review5 [Y1]-10.01-Soldering-Safety-Review.docx
Y1102Soldering Setup & Equipment10 [Y1]-10.02-Soldering-Setup-Equipment.docx
Y1103Soldering Initial Trials15 [Y1]-10.03-Soldering-Initial-Trials.docx
Y1104Project 1 — Through-Hole PCB Assembly20 [Y1]-10.04-Project-Through-Hole-PCB.docx
Y1105Project 2 — Wire & Connector Soldering20 [Y1]-10.05-Project-Wire-Connector.docx
Y1106Project 3 — Surface-Mount Soldering15 [Y1]-10.06-Project-Surface-Mount.docx
Y1107Project 4 — Custom Circuit Build15 [Y1]-10.07-Project-Custom-Circuit.docx
Y1 — Section 11: Programming (30 hrs)
Y1111Programming Languages: Introduction to Python30 [Y1]-11.01-Introduction-To-Python.docx
Y1 — Section 12: 3D Printing and Design (59 hrs)
Y1121Introduction to 3D Software12 [Y1]-12.01-Introduction-3D-Software.docx
Y1122Design Principles10 [Y1]-12.02-Design-Principles.docx
Y1123Printer Setup and Operations7 [Y1]-12.03-Printer-Setup-Operations.docx
Y1124Project 1 — Functional Enclosure Design15 [Y1]-12.04-Project-Functional-Enclosure.docx
Y1125Project 2 — Custom Component Design15 [Y1]-12.05-Project-Custom-Component.docx
Y1 — Section 13: Basics of Artificial Intelligence (20 hrs)
Y1131What is AI?3 [Y1]-13.01-What-Is-AI.docx
Y1132Types of AI3 [Y1]-13.02-Types-Of-AI.docx
Y1133How AI Works3 [Y1]-13.03-How-AI-Works.docx
Y1134AI Tools You Can Use3 [Y1]-13.04-AI-Tools-You-Can-Use.docx
Y1135Staying Safe with AI4 [Y1]-13.05-Staying-Safe-With-AI.docx
Y1136Responsible AI Use2 [Y1]-13.06-Responsible-AI-Use.docx
Y1137What You Can Get Done2 [Y1]-13.07-What-You-Can-Get-Done.docx
Year 1 Total48654 documents
Y2 — Section 1: Safety & Societal Context (20 hrs)
Y211Robotics — Tool Safety (VEX)9 [Y2]-01.01-Robotics-Tool-Safety-VEX.docx
Y212Impact of Automation on Manufacturing5 [Y2]-01.02-Impact-Automation-Manufacturing.docx
Y213Ethical and Societal Impact of Automation6 [Y2]-01.03-Ethical-Societal-Impact.docx
Y2 — Section 2: Mathematics for Design & Engineering (20 hrs)
Y221Scale Diagram for 3D Printing10 [Y2]-02.01-Scale-Diagram-3D-Printing.docx
Y222Coordinate Geometry10 [Y2]-02.02-Coordinate-Geometry.docx
Y2 — Section 3: Microcontrollers & Arduino (100 hrs)
Y231What Is a Microcontroller?10 [Y2]-03.01-What-Is-A-Microcontroller.docx
Y232Microcontroller vs. Regular Computer10 [Y2]-03.02-Microcontroller-Vs-Computer.docx
Y233Microcontroller Hardware20 [Y2]-03.03-Microcontroller-Hardware.docx
Y234Microcontroller Programming Environment15 [Y2]-03.04-Microcontroller-Programming-Env.docx
Y235Advanced Microcontroller Programming (C/C++)35 [Y2]-03.05-Advanced-Microcontroller-Programming.docx
Y236Why Microcontroller/Arduino for Robotics?10 [Y2]-03.06-Why-Arduino-For-Robotics.docx
Y2 — Section 4: Computing & Raspberry Pi (51 hrs)
Y241Introduction to Raspberry Pi12 [Y2]-04.01-Introduction-Raspberry-Pi.docx
Y242Programming in Raspberry Pi20 [Y2]-04.02-Programming-Raspberry-Pi.docx
Y243Build Projects with Raspberry Pi19 [Y2]-04.03-Build-Projects-Raspberry-Pi.docx
Y2 — Section 5: Robotics Fundamentals (120 hrs)
Y251Robotics Components: Sensors, Actuators, Motors30 [Y2]-05.01-Robotics-Components.docx
Y252Robot/VEX System Intro — Torque, Forces, Energy30 [Y2]-05.02-VEX-System-Torque-Forces.docx
Y253Basic Robot Building35 [Y2]-05.03-Basic-Robot-Building.docx
Y254First Robot Programs25 [Y2]-05.04-First-Robot-Programs.docx
Y2 — Section 6: Competition Track (140 hrs)
Y261Game Analysis and Strategy15 [Y2]-06.01-Game-Analysis-Strategy.docx
Y262Competition Robot Design40 [Y2]-06.02-Competition-Robot-Design.docx
Y263Advanced Robot Systems30 [Y2]-06.03-Advanced-Robot-Systems.docx
Y264Competition Preparation20 [Y2]-06.04-Competition-Preparation.docx
Y265Competition Experience20 [Y2]-06.05-Competition-Experience.docx
Y266Reflection and Improvement15 [Y2]-06.06-Reflection-Improvement.docx
Y2 — Section 7: Applied Artificial Intelligence (35 hrs)
Y271Advanced Prompt Engineering8 [Y2]-07.01-Advanced-Prompt-Engineering.docx
Y272Tokens, APIs & the Cost of AI8 [Y2]-07.02-Tokens-APIs-Cost-Of-AI.docx
Y273AI + Python: Building Smart Scripts10 [Y2]-07.03-AI-Python-Smart-Scripts.docx
Y274AI for Robotics & Automation Projects9 [Y2]-07.04-AI-For-Robotics-Automation.docx
Year 2 Total48624 documents
Program Total97278 documents

How Hours Work

CTE vs. Academic Hours: Each unit's Total Hours is CTE instructional time. Academic hours (ELA, Math, Science) are embedded within CTE hours — they overlap, not add. Targets: 486 hrs/year (972 total), 108 hrs each for ELA, Math, Science across the 2-year program.

Versions

v3 → v7 changelog
v3 Refinements:
  • Hand Tools: added multimeter & electronic equipment subtopics, set to 4 hrs
  • Merged Logic & Digital Systems + Mathematics Foundations → single 60-hr section
  • Computer Architecture: reduced to 30 hrs; removed #16 Securing Parts, #17 HW Install, #18 HW Troubleshoot, #19 Preventative Maint
  • Split out Operating System Fundamentals (#22-24) as own section at 10 hrs
  • Networking & Internet: reduced to 10 hrs
  • Renamed Soldering → "Soldering & Hands-on Electronics" with structured sub-topics; expanded to 100 hrs
  • NEW 3D Printing and Design added at 59 hrs
  • NEW Basics of Artificial Intelligence added at 20 hrs
  • Hours balanced to hit 486 target exactly — Soldering & 3D Printing absorbed surplus
v4 — Y2 AI Addition:
  • NEW Section H — Applied Artificial Intelligence added to Year 2 (35 hrs, 4 units)
  • Y2-26: Advanced Prompt Engineering (8 hrs) — system prompts, chain-of-thought, few-shot, structured output
  • Y2-27: Tokens, APIs & the Cost of AI (8 hrs) — tokenization, API calls, pricing, budgeting
  • Y2-28: AI + Python: Building Smart Scripts (10 hrs) — API integration, chatbots, summarizers, code assistants
  • Y2-29: AI for Robotics & Automation Projects (9 hrs) — computer vision, sensor AI, capstone project
  • Y2 total: 585 → 620 hrs (134 hrs over 486 target — consolidation pending)
v5 — Structural Cleanup:
  • Y1 sub-topic numbering fixed — now sequential 1, 2, 3… within each section (was using original Rubicon file numbers)
  • Y2 sections changed from letters (A–H) to numbers (1–8) to match Y1 style
  • Y2 section hour totals added — each section now shows subtotal row
  • Section 4 updated: "Computing & Python" → "Computing & Raspberry Pi" with 3 sub-topics: Introduction, Programming, Build Projects
  • All section subtotal rows added to Y1 sections that were missing them
v6 — Y2 Hour Balancing:
  • Section 1 Safety & Societal Context: 50→15
  • Section 2 replaced: "Control Systems & Math" (55 hrs) → "Mathematics for Design & Engineering" (10 hrs) — Scale Diagram for 3D Printing + Coordinate Geometry
  • Section 4 Raspberry Pi: 55→20
  • Section 5 Robotics Fundamentals: 115→70 — redistributed across 4 sub-topics
  • REMOVED Intermediate Robotics (was 70 hrs)
  • Y2 total: 620 → 390 hrs (96 hrs under 486 target — 96 hrs available to allocate)
v7 — Y2 Hours Balanced to 486:
  • Section 1 Safety: 15→20 (+5)
  • Section 2 Mathematics: 10→20 (+10)
  • Section 4 Raspberry Pi: 20→51 (+31)
  • Section 5 Robotics Fundamentals: 70→120 (+50)
  • Y2 total: 390 → 486 hrs — target met ✓
  • Program total: 972 hrs — target met ✓

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