Course Syllabus

Honors Robotics Engineering I

Ms. Batchelor     kaitlyn.batchelor@ucps.k12.nc.us

Room G104 704-292-7662 x 7076

 

Description

Students in Robotics Engineering will learn to apply knowledge associated with high tech 

and basic mechanical applications. Utilizing skills such as math, science, and technology, 

students prepare for work in a high demand industry. Students will learn to design, build, and operate the VEX REC robotics systems.

 

Course Objectives

1.00 Introduction to Robotics
1.1 (Core) Introduction to Robotics

1.2 (Core) The Design Cycle

1.3 (Activity) Engineering Notebook

1.4 (Core) Safety

1.5 (Core) VEX Components - Part 1

1.6 (Core) VEX Components - Part 2

1.7 (Core) Fasteners

1.8 (Activity) Chassis Construction

1.9 (Core) Drive Train

1.10 (Activity) Drive Train Construction

1.11 (Core) Robot Brain

1.12 (Activity) Wiring the Robot Brain and Battery

1.13 (Core) Wireless Control

1.14 (Activity) Using Wireless Control

1.15 (Core) Dual Joystick Control (Tank)

1.16 (Activity) Tank Control

1.17 (Core) Single Joystick Control (Arcade)

1.18 (Activity) Arcade Control Operation

1.19 (Core) Robot Systems Design

1.20 (Activity) Adding Components to the BaseBot

1.21 (Project) Motion Path Challenge

2.00 Introduction to VEX Programming

2.1A (Core) Basic Motor Control

2.1B (Activity) Programming Components

2.2 (Activity) Draw a Line

2.3 (Core) Pseudocode and Turns

2.4 (Activity) Make a Square

2.5 (Core) Variables, Constants and Comments

2.6 (Activity) Apply Constants, Variables and Comments

2.7 (Core) Dead Reckoning and User Functions

2.8 (Activity) Follow a Complex Path

2.9 (Core) Conditional Statements

2.10 (Activity) Modifying the GoForward Function

2.11 (Core) Loops

2.12 (Activity) Make Multiple Squares

2.13 (Core) Simplified Symbols, Logical Operators, and Integer Math

2.14 (Project) Fine Motor Control

3.00 Physics and Robotics

3.1 (Core) Motors and Motor Speed

3.2 (Activity) Angular Velocity

3.3 (Core) DC Motors: Types and Uses

3.4 (Core) Gears and Gear Trains

3.5 (Activity) Gear Trains

3.6 (Core) Fundamentals of Linear Motion

3.7 (Activity) Linear Motion

3.8 (Core) Rotational Dynamics

3.9 (Activity) Linear and Angular Velocity

3.10 (Core) Newton’s Laws

3.11 (Activity) Weight

3.12 (Core) Friction and Traction

3.13 (Activity) Coefficients of Friction

3.14 (Core) Torque

3.15 (Activity) Test Motor Torque

3.16 (Core) Gear Ratios and Torque

3.17 (Activity) Hill Climb

3.18 (Core) Power

3.19 (Project) Tractor Pull

4.00 Sensors

4.1 (Core) Introduction to Sensors

4.2 (Activity) Open-Loop vs. Closed-Loop Navigation

4.3 (Core) Open-Loop vs. Closed-Loop Systems

4.4 (Core) Introduction to Vex Kit Sensors

4.5 (Activity) Bumper Car

4.6 (Core) Ultrasonic Sensors

4.7 (Activity) Ultrasonic Rangefinder

4.8 (Core) Following Lines

4.9 (Activity) The Line-Following Sensor

4.10 (Activity) Line Following

4.11 (Project) Bumper Books

5.00 Arms and End Effectors

5.1 (Core) Introduction to Robotic Arms, Degrees of Freedom

5.2 (Activity) Robotic Arm Construction

5.3 (Core) Mass, Weight, Center of Weight and Torque

5.4 (Activity) Center of Weight of BaseBot

5.5 (Core) Relationship of Torque, Gear Ratio, and Weight of Payload

5.6 (Activity) Stall Torque

5.7 (Core) Remote Control; Limit Switches

5.8 (Activity) Windshield Wiper

5.9 (Core) End Effectors

5.10 (Activity) End Effector

6.00 Introduction to Robotics

6.1 (Project) Final

 

Proof of Learning:

In this course the proof of learning is determined by taking a Local End of Course Exam. 

The final exam is a required, if not taken students will receive a 0 for their final exam. 

 

Grading Policy

All assignments are available through the end of each six weeks. Late work will have a 5 

point penalty per day until day 10 at which point the highest possible grade will be a 50. Once assignments close at the end of the six weeks, late work will no longer be accepted. All homework/classwork grades are input within two days of due date as listed in Canvas; quizzes are input the same day, and tests are in the gradebook within a week. 

Progress reports/report cards will be sent home every 3 weeks. Students and parents can check grades at any time via the ParentPortal, access information should be the same as the previous school year. 

Homework/Classwork 50% 

Quizzes 20%

Tests 30%

 

Final Exam Exemptions

There are NO exam exemptions for Robotics Engineering I.

 

Final Grades

As per the UCPS Board of Education grades for the semester are calculated as follows:

1st Six Weeks 25%

2nd Six Weeks 25%

3rd Six Weeks 25% 

Final Exam 25%

 

Tutoring

Tutoring is available every morning from 7:15-7:45. Afternoon tutoring is by 

appointment ONLY.

 

Supplies Needed

1” 3-Ring binder

¼” Graph Paper

4GB Flash Drive

 

Resources

Curriculum for Robotics Engineering I is located ucps.intelitek.com

EmpowerED Family Portal (https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/2917)

 

Assignments/Assessments

Each unit will have designated worksheets, quizzes and tests. These are all located within 

the Itelitek curriculum. Assignments will be sorted into the following categories:

Classwork

  Quizzes

ALL quizzes are open notes.

Tests 

 

Class Procedures/Expectations

Students are expected to be in assigned seats when the bell rings.

Attendance will be taken based on the seating chart, if you are not in your seat you will 

be marked absent.

Students should keep up with course content on the Intelitek site for any information 

when absent. Students are allowed two days for makeup work, for each day 

missed. 

Students will use the Lab computers for classwork only.

Chromebooks are not needed for this course; however, there may be some instances 

where it will be useful.

Students will remain at their assigned seats until the bell rings to dismiss for the next 

class.

 

Classroom Rules

Be respectful of others

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything

No food or drinks allowed in the classroom

No throwing objects or paper

No disruptions of class time

No horseplay

No Internet without permission

No downloading/No games

No phones

No rolling in classroom chairs

 

Canvas

While we will use Canvas occasionally, all course work will be located on the Intelitek 

website.

 

Cellphones

Cell phones will remain out of sight during instruction time.