Introduction to Robotics

This course introduces students to the field of Robotics and Automation through the exploration of industrial robot operation and programming, sensors, drivers, controllers, kinematics, safety, troubleshooting, integration, mechanisms and gearing, imaging, and measurement. A major project component and hands-on labs provide experience with real world robotics components and concepts.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Collection, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Syllabus
Institution:
Pine Technical and Community College
Project Name:
Advanced Manufacturing Education Alliance
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
robotics, automation

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Electro-Mechanical Technicians (17-3024)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
1 semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This curriculum was developed in partnership with an industry advisory board and reviewed by a third party instructional designer and content expert.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Robotics / Automation AAS

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.