The Stuyvesant High School Online Course Guide

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Who should take this course?
The Robotics Course is an elective which satisfies the 5 period Technology requirement for graduation. This course is also open to students as an unprepared elective. Anyone who is interested in Robotics, Computer Science, computerized numerically controlled machines (CNC) or in the computerized control of processes and machines should strongly consider this course. Robotics will be extremely useful for students considering the engineering or scientific research fields, as robots and computer controlled tools and machines are playing an ever increasing role.

What will we be stuyding?
The Robotics Course is designed to provide an introductory experience to the robotics field. Topics covered include:

• Robots - history; types; applications; programming and operating to solve problems and perform CNC - Computerized numerically controlled machines - programming and operating.
• CIM - Computer integrated manufacturing and similar techniques used in industrial and scientific process control.
• Design and Problem Solving.
• Design and construction of various types of computer controlled robots.

What will be expected of me?
A major emphasis will be placed on acquiring competence with the various software programs necessary for operating the robots and CNC

You will be expected to: Maintain a laboratory notebook; successfully complete the assigned problems and projects; work safely and effectively on an individual and group basis.

How is the course taught?
Lecture, recitation, laboratory and demonstration formats will be used along with hands on practice and experimentation. Lectures and demonstrations will require listening and note taking skills. Laboratory skills will require students to set up and operate the robots and CNC equipment. Assignments will entail individual and group solutions (e.g.: teach the robot to do a pick and place operation)

What are the completion requirements?
Students must successfully complete the assigned problems and project, take approximately 6 examinations and maintain a laboratory notebook and/or portfolio.

Details and pre/co-requisities:
There are no pre/co-requisites for this course and can be taken as either a 5 period Technology lab or an unprepared elective. This course is highly recommended for students seeking a concentration in Computer Science. This course is offered during both the fall and spring semesters.