Robotics Systems Engineer

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

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Degree Typically Acquired

Typical requirement for first-year college math course

These college courses are the minimum math requirements for related degree programs and could vary based on the specific college.

 

Bachelor’s Degree:

Calculus I (MATH 123)

 

Relevant High School Dual Opportunities

High school dual credit can help students save time and money. See the relevant options below. (Students select one.)

  • HSDC Pre-Calculus (MATH 115)*
  • HSDC Trigonometry (MATH 120)*
  • HSDC Calculus I (MATH 123)*

*Students must satisfy prerequisite coursework or place directly through placement testing. Talk to your school counselor to determine the best course for you.

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Example coursework below shows a path that is South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship eligible and saves time and money through dual credit.

 

8th Grade:

8th Grade Math

9th Grade:

Algebra I

10th Grade:

Geometry

11th Grade:

Algebra II

12th Grade:

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

There are multiple paths a student could take to prepare for the college math course required for their degree. Talk to your school counselor and see other routes in the Math Pathways PDF below.

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Advising Notes

  • Taking the highest-level math attainable to you is highly recommended because it provides growth opportunities for future advancement.
  • An engineering articulation agreement is offered between Southeast Technical College (STC) and South Dakota Mines (SDM). This provides STC graduates of the Associate of Applied Science – Civil Engineering Technology degree an opportunity to earn the Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering degree at SDM. Students need a minimum of technical college Algebra and Trigonometry (MATH 116) to satisfy the Applied Associate’s degree requirements.

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