Join us at Capstone Engineering Academy for STEM education courses as part of our curriculum!

Capstone Engineering Academy is a new private school in Calgary that has the unique ability to offer students in grades 10 – 12 courses on Career and Technology Studies (CTS). As our school’s expertise and focus is STEM, the quality of our courses and the skills of our teachers will greatly supplement your own school’s STEM programs.

The Capstone Engineering Academy philosophy is rooted in the view that students are naturally eager for STEM knowledge and capable of learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared collaborative learning environment. Our approach encourages and helps initiate the development of each student academically, technically, socially, and cognitively with critical design and problem-solving abilities in the fields of Engineering and Technology.

Students in grades 10 – 12 learn or build on knowledge about small tools, including instruction on safety, use of tools and their application within a project. Students learn about new materials and their physical properties for use in a project. This may also include 3D design, integration of project components, mathematics (area, volume, sizes) and programming.

Initial lessons are typically presented to small groups of students, who are then free to follow up with independent design and construction of their own project.

Please note: These courses are available to Alberta students registering as a non-primary student with Capstone Engineering Academy.

Capstone Engineering Academy Career and Technology Courses

Our Engineering & Technology education courses are designed to provide students the opportunity to discover, explore and learn technical skills, enhance their creativity and problem-solving skills, and gain confidence as they learn from remote areas.

For the 2024/2025 school year, we have a comprehensive and growing list of grades 10-12 Engineering & Technology courses to help students in their educational journey. These are distance education classes and the majority of classes will be conducted either online or through print-based materials. Any lab work will be conducted within our Lab of Discovery. Students will register with Capstone Engineering Academy as a non-primary student.

Registration due by September 26th, with classes starting October 6th.

Price: Funded by Alberta Education

Career and Technology Courses: Grades 10 – 12

Introduction to Robotics Design

Course Description: Introduction to Robotics Design is a course where students will apply the fundamentals of robotics systems and basic computer programming. Students will build robots from scratch, assemble electrical circuits, and learn the necessary programming to operate them. Robots will be programmed using a Robot Control Language which will dictate predetermined operations for the robot to complete.

Students in an online-only class will need to purchase an Arduino Robotics Kit.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

ELT1130 Robotics 1
CSE1140 Robotics Programming 1
CSE1110 Structured Programming 1
CSE1910 CSE Project A

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Intermediate Robotics Design

Course Description: Intermediate Robotics Design is a more advanced course where students learn advanced robot designs and how to effectively program them. Students will build robots from scratch, learn the different sensors, and how they affect robot activities. Robots will be programmed using a Robot Control Language which will use sensors to dictate the motion and operations of the robot.

Introduction to Robotics Design is a prerequisite to enroll in this course.

Students in an online-only class will need to purchase an Arduino Robotics Kit.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

ELT2140 Robotics 2
CSE2240 Robotics Programming 2
CSE1120 Structured Programming 2
CSE2910 CSE Project B

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Advanced Robotics Design

Course Description: Advanced Robotics Design focuses on complex robotics systems and programming. Students learn advanced mechanical systems and work with motor systems and sensors for robots. Robots will be programmed using a Robot Control Language and be entirely automated to be able to learn and adapt to their surroundings.

Intermediate Robotics Design is a prerequisite to enrol in this course.
Students in an online-only class will need to purchase an Arduino Robotics Kit.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

ELT3150 Robotics 3
CSE2110 Procedural Programming 1
CSE2120 Data Structures 1
CSE3910 CSE Project D

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Mechanical Systems

Course Description: Mechanical Systems is an introductory course on the operating principles and application of mechanisms used to transmit and control mechanical energy. With the assistance of 3D design software students will design, build, and test small electrically powered vehicles to learn the importance of power, torque, transmission ratios, and friction in an application-based setting.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

MEC1010 Modes and Mechanisms
MEC1130 Mechanical Systems
MEC1040 Engine Fundamentals
MEC1910 MEC Project A

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Introduction to Engineering Design

Course Description: Introduction to Engineering Design focuses on the creation of technical engineering drawings in 2D and 3D. Students will learn Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software and use 3D printers and laser cutters to physically create their designs to show real-world design application.

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Introduction to Engineering Design

Course Description: Introduction to Engineering Design focuses on the creation of technical engineering drawings in 2D and 3D. Students will learn Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software and use 3D printers and laser cutters to physically create their designs to show real-world design application.

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Introduction to Electronics

Course Description: Introduction to Electronics focuses on the principles and guidelines of creating electrical circuits. Students will apply basic techniques such as bread boarding and soldering to construct and test fundamental electrical components while learning the theory behind electrical energy and conversion.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

ELT1010 Electro-Assembly 1
ELT1030 Conversion and Distribution
ELT1080 Control Systems 1
ELT1910 ELT Project A

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Intermediate Electronics

Course Description: Intermediate Electronics is a more advanced course on the principles and guidelines of creating electrical circuits. Students will use prototyping boards and soldering to test more advanced circuitry and electrical components while learning the basics of electromagnetic theory and application.

Introduction to Electronics is a prerequisite to enroll in this course.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

ELT2010 Electro-Assembly 2
ELT2130 Magnetic Control Devices
ELT2080 Control Systems 2
ELT2920 ELT Project B

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

Advanced Electronics

Course Description: Electro-Assembly 30 is an advanced course on the principles and guidelines of creating electrical circuits. Students will apply photographic processes to construct a printed circuit and learn more advanced circuitry techniques and theory.

Intermediate Electronics is a prerequisite to enroll in this course.

Credit for CTS: 4 credits

ELT3010 Electro-Assembly 3
ELT3040 Generation/Transformation
ELT3910 ELT Project D

Location: Vivo Campus
6115 – 10th Street SE

Time: Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Classes begin October 8th

*Note: Once registered an information package will be provided which includes lab dates.

For further information please contact: register@capstoneacad.ca