- Subject to change

Due to Covid-19, ALL of our Academy options will be virtual

A. GearBots STEM Academy: SOFTWARE / GAME DESIGN

Focus:  Understanding all the various aspects of effective coding skills through an interactive Game Design environment (coding will be done in a C-based environment)
- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to computational thinking and graphic design skills
- Extra cost: For this course, students will need to purchase their own account with YoYo Games -  https://www.yoyogames.com/get

Date / Time: Monday from 4pm-6pm

Course Length: 14 weeks
- 2 hours per class

Location: Chilliwack: UFV Trades and Technology campus in the electronics lecture classroom - #2030 (on-site use postponed due to Covid-19)

Fees:  $450.00 + GST per course
- additional fees may apply for supplies and equipment

Instructor: Mr. Laszlo Kovacs

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B. GearBots STEM Academy: DIGITAL DESIGN

Focus: Building of the introduction to the 3D printer and laser cutter modules in the Jr. Makerspace program, this option will focus on a variety of technical skills related to the field of Digital Design in the real world. This includes advancing CAD skills (using Fusion 360) and principals of production (how to actually make a device that works and is functional.

- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to Digital Design.

Date / Time: Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm

Location: Chilliwack: UFV Trades and Technology campus in the electronics lecture classroom - #2030 (on-site use postponed due to Covid-19)

Course Length: 14 weeks
- 2 hours per class

Fees:  $450.00 + GST per course
- additional fees may apply for supplies and equipment

Instructor: Mr. Trevor Schamuhn

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C. GearBots STEM Academy: ENGINEERING DESIGN

Focus: IoT, Electronics, robotics, coding with a focus on JavaScript, Andriod App development, RC/Wifi and autonomous vehicles, machine learning, Phonegap Cordova, Particle.io, TensorFlowjs, mechanical CAD, modern manufacturing skills and techniques

- The course agenda will be set by the instructor and will cover various aspects related to Machine Learning and Data Science.

Date / Time: Thursdays from 4pm-6pm

Location: Chilliwack: UFV Trades and Technology campus in the electronics lecture classroom - #2030 (on-site use postponed due to Covid-19)

Course Length: 14 weeks
- 2 hours per class

Fees:  $450.00 + GST per course
- additional fees may apply for supplies and equipment

Instructor: Mr. Jeremy Ellis