COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE NAME: TECH 272 Robotics

Spring 2008

 

Week

Topic

Reading Assignment

1

Introduction to robotics - what is a robot?

Chapter 1

2

History of robots

Chapter 2

3

Components of industrial robots

Chapter 3

4

Components of industrial robots
Structured programming

Chapter 4

5

End of arm tooling

Chapter 5

6

Exam #1
Basic electricity, logic

Review Chapters 1 - 5
Appendix B

7

Binary math conversions/ASCII code

Appendix B

8

Input and Output (I/O) devices

Chapter 6
  Spring Break - No Class  

9

I/Os and sensors

Chapter 6, Handouts

10

Applications for robots

Chapter 7

11

Robot maintenance
Exam #2

Chapter 8
Review Appendix B,
Handouts, Chapter 6-8

12

Robotics and safety

Chapter 9
OSHA Handout

13

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Chapter 10

14

Classifications of robots
Justifying the use of robots

Chapter 11
Chapter 12

15

The future for robots
Review for final exam.

Chapter 13

16

Final Exam - Comprehensive
May 6, 2007 - 1:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Attendance
The attendance policy for this course is covered in the USI Student Handbook. Be aware that excessive absenteeism may result in the lowering of the student's grade due to missed quizzes, lab experiences, or the failure to turn in required assignments on time.

Homework and Projects
Homework will be assigned, collected, and graded at the discretion of the instructor.

Tests
Tests will be given during the times noted on the syllabus, unless field trips or unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.) require a deviation from the scheduled times.

General Information
Late assignments may or may not be accepted at the instructor's discretion. Missed tests can be made up immediately upon the student's return to the next class session, providing the student's reason for absence is acceptable to the instructor.

Course Evaluation
Tests 25% each (total 75%)
Lab Project(s) 25% total

Grading Scale
100% - 90% A
90% - 80% B
80% - 70% C
70% - 60% D
60% - 0% F

NOTE
"The instructor retains the prerogative of changing or adjusting the course syllabus to best accommodate the pace of progression and the needs of the students. The syllabus may also be adjusted in order to permit scheduling of field trips to local businesses."

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITITES ACT COMPLIANCE
“If you have a disability, you are encouraged to register for disability support services in the Counseling Center. If you require an accommodation, please advise the instructor by the end of the first week of class. You may be required to provide written documentation to support these accommodations. The instructor will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform and participate in class.”

Revised 1/10/08