CSCI 190
Introduction to LEGO Robotics

 

Units: 1.0
Campus: Indian Wells Valley
Semester: Spring 2008
CRN: 30151
Begins: February 5th
Meets: Tues 7:30-10pm

Description: This course is an Introduction to Robotics using the LEGO Mindstorms platform. Basic mechanical, electronics, and control issues in Robotics are discussed, including the design and implementation of robotic systems. Students design, implement, and program a variety of robotic systems.

Outcomes:

A. Discuss and classify the robotic systems.

B. Organize, systematize, and evaluate options while deciding on a robotic system application.

C. Verify the functionality of the final products with respect to the requirements, and be able to calibrate the system when necessary.

D. Operate the RCX/NXT Brick, program using the LEGO visual language, schedule and synchronize tasks for the robotics systems.

To Register, visit the Coyote Connection at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/coyoteconnection/