ARET1200 Introduction to Robotics
The focus of this course is to provide hands-on learning opportunities using both real and virtual industrial robots. The main emphasis in the course will be focused on safely programming and operating industrial robots. Students will be exposed to various End of Arm Tooling, robot types, the historical trends of robotics, programming methods components of robotic systems, and multiple coordinate systems. These skills and concepts are utilized throughout all of manufacturing and in many other areas.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Explain Industrial Robot Safety
Differentiate End of Arm Tooling
Explain Cartesian coordinate Systems
Describe the history of Industrial Robotics
Construct Robotic Programs
Categorize components of Robot Systems
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Credit Details