Kern River Valley ~ 3-Day Robotics Class
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Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/debbyk/sets/72157594448547316/
What: Robotics (CSCI C081 - CRN: 73215)
This 1-unit course is an introduction to robotics using the LEGO Mindstorms platform. Basic mechanical, electronics, and control issues in robotics will be discussed. Students will work in teams to design, implement, and program a robot that completes a challenge presented to the class.
Where: Our Kern River Valley campus
Cerro Coso Community College
5520 Lake Isabella Blvd.
Lake Isabella, CA 93240 [map]
When: January 4-6th, 9am-4pm
Cost: There is no tuition cost for high school students taking up to 12 units through concurrent enrollment.
Requirements:
- A willingness and openness to learn collaboratively.
- An ability to ask questions.
- A willingness to stay engaged throughout the process and learn along the way.
- Your experience and expertise! What and who you are shape the learning experience not only for you but for your whole class. We value what you bring to the table: skills, experience, philosophy, energy, understanding... the whole package!
How do I enroll?
If you are not already pre-enrolled, you can show up Thursday morning (early if you can). High school students must fill out an application for the college AND a concurrent enrollment form.
1) Cerro Coso Admission/Update Form: https://banweb.kccd.edu/prod/kwskadms.P_DispIntro
This form can be filled out ahead of time (preferably) or the morning we start the class (Thursday).2) Concurrent Enrollment Form: [PDF]
Instructions for completing the concurrent enrollment form: http://www.cerrocoso.edu/studentservices/admissions/concurrent/instructions.htm
The concurrent enrollment form must have a parent signature. High school students under the age of 18 will not be allowed to participate in this class without a parent signature. You can print off the PDF above and bring it with you Thursday morning or we will have blank forms available on site. Note: There is a section for your school to fill out. Since this is a winter intercession class, you will not need to complete that section.3) Add Form
We will have these the morning of the first class to officially register you in the class if you haven't done that already.For more information about enrolling, please contact Debby Kilburn at 559-359-1704 or debbyk@gmail.com.
What will we be doing?
Learning, creating, building, programming, working together, solving interesting problems, and having fun! On Thursday and Friday our schedule will look something like this:
| 9am | Class will start promptly at 9am. The classroom will be open at 8:30am if you want to come early. Don't come late! |
| 12:30-1:15pm | Lunch time - students are responsible for their own lunches. There are places nearby to grab something to eat or you can bring your own. We will be staying in the classroom so if you want to eat and work on your project that is ok also. |
| 1:15pm | Be prompt on coming back from lunch so your team can get back to work! |
| 4pm | Thursday and Friday class is over for the day. Phew! If teams want to stay and work Friday evening, we can be in the classroom until 8pm. |
Saturday is the big day! The running of the robots! Our schedule will look something like this:
| 9am | Class will start promptly at 9am. The classroom will be open at 8:30am if you want to come early. Don't come late! |
| noon-12:30pm | Lunch time - students are responsible for their own lunches. There are places nearby to grab something to eat or you can bring your own. We will be staying in the classroom so if you want to eat and work on your project that is ok also. |
| 12:30pm | Be prompt on coming back from lunch so your team can get back to work! |
| 2-3pm | Running of the Robots! Open to the public so invite your parents, your friends, your neighbors, and anyone else you can think of. Each team will have the chance to see if their robots are up the to Great Kern River Valley Rescue challenge! |
| 3-4pm | Clean up...yes, you have to put away your toys. Each team will be responsible for returning their sets to the original configuration before signing out for the day. No students will be excused from class until this is done. |
Curious about what we do? Lots of pictures are available at http://flickr.com/groups/lego_robotics/pool/
Download our informational flyer[pdf] about this event.
Professor: |
Debby Kilburn | ||
Phone: |
559-359-1704 | ||
Email: |
debbyk@gmail.com | ||
Class Website: |
http://www.collegeteacher.org/classes/course/view.php?id=240 | ||
Photo Site: |
http://flickr.com/groups/lego_robotics/ | ||
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