METS1045 Building/Programming an Autonomous Robot (On Hold)
In this course students will build and program a small robot based on the Bugbrain/Cricket models. During the construction of the robot, students will be exposed to electronic components, printed circuit boards as well as the BasicX microprocessor and its programming language. Students will develop a basic understanding of these electronic components plus develop assembly/soldering techniques. The students will take home their projects and the programming language after the course is finished to continue exploring and expanding the robots for themselves.
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:
Build a robot.
Setup and define programming variables.
Learn the BasicX command reference.
Program the robot to walk.
Research and expedite electronic components.
Identify resistor ohm values.
Understand resistor and capacitor theory.
Identify and understand servo motors.
Discriminate between parallel and serial cables.
Identify LED`s, inverter logic chips, switches, transistors and diodes.
Solder components on a circuit board.
Use hand tools to modify components.
Create an assembly schematic.
Center the servo motors.
Set up limit switches.
Interpret BasicX code.
Implement critical thinking skills.
Engage in group problem solving.
Interface robot with Personal Computer.
Trouble shoot BasicX programs.
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
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-993-1300
Credit Details