Cyber Courses
Falcon AeroLab Cyber Courses for students ages 12+ are opportunities for students to explore various focus areas within the wide discipline of “Cyber”. Each focus area allows students with common interests to work in groups toward their shared goals. Common to all focus areas is the opportunity to practice problem solving, iterative design, and collaborative learning. Cyber security best practices are critical throughout all engineering disciplines. As such, applicable concepts are presented throughout all areas and students are presented with the opportunity to gain an understanding of how important it is to infuse cyber security best practices throughout the engineering process.
Student will walk away with:
An understanding of how smaller components combine into one complex, technological solution
An understanding of multiple disciplines and how they interrelate and work together (hardware and software)
Confidence that they can solve any technological challenge
An appreciation of the value of taking a risk, trying, failing, evaluating, learning, and growing!
Cyber Courses
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Introduction to Cybersecurity
This class gives students a real look at how cybersecurity works, from threats and vulnerabilities to networks, encryption, and risk. They get hands-on labs, build virtual environments, and learn to think like a defender instead of a passive user. It’s built for students who want to sharpen their logic, grow real technical skill, and see what a future in cyber could look like.
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Programming in Python
This class teaches students how to think in code using Python while building a shared project from scratch. Everyone takes responsibility for parts of the build, learns how to review each other’s work, and practices real problem-solving instead of copy-paste guessing. It’s beginner friendly, but strong coders can stretch their skills by taking on harder pieces of the project.
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Robotics Essentials
This course gives students hands-on experience with circuits, microcontrollers, and real robot builds. They learn how to break big problems into workable steps, test ideas, fix what fails, and bring mechanical, electrical, and code components together as one system. It’s a solid course for students who want practical engineering skill and the confidence to build and troubleshoot on their own.
*Please see the Course Schedule page for locations, dates, and times*
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Lab Fees: $375 per semester / $750 per year
Lab fee assistance program available by application during registration (April).
Fees associated with publicly funded enrollment are subject to the applicable LEP's approved student fee schedule and applicable fee-waiver requirements. Additional financial assistance may also be available through Falcon AeroLab.