MET 5263 Autonomous Robotics for Education 1 (*)

Day/Time/Schedule

Class runs from Tuesday, Sep. 11 to Tuesday, Dec. 11.

· Tue: 7:10pm-9:05pm (On campus)

· Thu: 7:10pm (Online, 2 hours of work)

Course Description

Introduces concepts involved in autonomous robotics and how to use robotics education technology to teach mathematics, physics, science, and computer programming. Provides hands-on experience in designing and constructing mobile robots using robotic kits such as Lego^® NXT^TM. Icon-based visual programming languages are introduced to program autonomous robots with various sensors and actuators. Discusses issues, guidelines, and methodologies of introducing robotics in grade school classes.

10% introduction to robotics and technology education

30% Topics in math and physics; Lego construction

60% Programming Languages and tools

Instructor: Maurice Tedder, M.S.C.S.

Prerequisite(s): None (Permission of course instructor, if student outside MET program)

LEGO NXT kits and software required to purchase

· Software: NXTG version 1.1 (Released in Aug, 2007)

· NXT Kit

- Lego Education version: www.LEGOeducation.com (software sold separately)

- Retail version: http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8527 (software included)

Contact

· MET program related questions: Dr. V. Tobos, v_tobos@ltu.edu (248-204-3617)

· Robotics Education in general: Dr. CJ Chung, chung@LTU.edu (248-204-3504)

· Course specific questions: Prof. Maurice Tedder, maurice_tedder@hotmail.com

(*) This is a course in Lawrence Technological University’s MET (Master of Educational Technology) program. Any current LTU student or anyone with Bachelor’s degree can take this class with the permission of course instructor.

9-2-07