What classes should I take for a career in robotics engineering?

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The discussion revolves around the educational path for high school students aspiring to pursue a career in robotics engineering. Participants explore the types of classes to take and the various fields related to robotics engineering.

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  • One participant questions the existence of a distinct field called robotics engineering, suggesting that robotics research is typically housed within mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science departments.
  • Another participant recommends taking the most challenging math and physics courses available in high school to prepare for any engineering major, emphasizing the importance of involvement in extracurricular activities like FIRST robotics.
  • A participant inquires specifically about the math courses to take from Freshman to Senior year if they want to pursue mechanical engineering.
  • It is suggested that students should aim for BC calculus or its equivalent and consider taking multi-variable calculus and statistics, depending on their high school offerings and college credit policies.
  • A participant provides their location as Sacramento, CA, indicating a desire for more tailored advice.

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Participants express differing views on the categorization of robotics engineering and the specific educational paths, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a consensus.

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Some limitations include the lack of specific information on local high school offerings in Sacramento, CA, and the varying definitions of robotics engineering across different educational institutions.

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OK, I'm going to pick my class for high school in a few days. I wondering if I want to be a robotics engineer what classes should I take ? Also, what type of robotics engineer is there?
 
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There is no field called robotics engineering, and different schools run their robotics research out of different departments, usually either mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. Computer engineering is also a field worth looking into if you're into robotics.

At the high school level? Take the courses you'll need to take for any engineering major, so take the hardest math and physics courses you can do well in. If you're in the states, get involved in FIRST robotics.
 
Ok if I want to be a mechanical engineer. What math should I take through Freshmen to Senior year?
 
Thomas916 said:
Ok if I want to be a mechanical engineer. What math should I take through Freshmen to Senior year?
Take whatever route will get you into BC calculus (if you're in the states) or its equivalent at your high school. Even better if you can also take some multi-variable too, but if it doesn't count for college credit it may not make a difference. Statistics may be worth your time 'cause it's worth knowing and you may not cover it in college. If you give your location, it may be easier to advise you.
 
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I live in Sacramento,C.A.
 

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