Engineering Technology (ENGRT)
ENGRT 150 Fundamentals of Robotics 2.5 Units
This course introduces the science and technology involved in robotic systems. A survey of robotic systems including historical details are first introduced. The basic science involved in designing and operating various mobile and articulating robotic arms is discussed. Operation of various physical components of a robotic system such as sensors, motors, gear trains, pulleys, and power sources are studied in a laboratory setting. Using simple programming languages, students will work with a variety of microprocessors, including Arduino, Parallax, VEX, Lego, and others. Working independently or in teams, students will design and build simple robotic systems, including circuits and kinematic structures that sense and interact with their environment. This course prepares students for more advanced studies in robotics and related technologies.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4.5 Repeatable: No Grading: L
Recommended: Must be able to use computers
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ENGRT 151 Intermediate Robotics 2.5 Units
This course involves application of the fundamentals of robotics and introduces the integration of the various components and sensors to achieve an objective. Many simple systems capable of performing single or multiple tasks are designed and constructed. Robotic devices/systems capable of linear and rotational motions, sensing and measuring temperature, pressure, light, and sound level are studied in this course. Non-mobile robots controlling pneumatic and hydraulic systems are also designed and constructed. Necessary circuits and software for creating these robotic devices and systems are designed and implemented.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4.5 Repeatable: No Grading: L
Prerequisite: ENGRT 150 with C or better
Recommended: Must be able to operate computers and use the Internet
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None
ENGRT 152 Advanced Robotics 3 Units
This course provides hands-on experience in designing, constructing, and testing of various types of robotic systems. The activities include event-activated translational and rotational motion using various types of sensors and actuators. Students will integrate microcontrollers such as Arduino, VEX and others using their own customized software to control and operate their robots. Students will design and construct custom electronic circuits that enable the microcontrollers to acquire information from the attached sensors and achieve the desired outcomes. Students will also get hands-on experience in using commercial fixed robotic systems with articulated arms that incorporate multiple degrees of freedom. The robotic systems will incorporate GPS, WiFi, RFID, and sensor triggered operations.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Repeatable: No Grading: L
Prerequisite: ENGRT 151 with C or better
Recommended: Must be able to use computers and associated components
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA
CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None