Learn the skills today that will be needed tomorrow!
We have 3 different robotics classes. We'll be using LEGO Mindstorms and VEX robot systems with experienced instructors, Yolande and Kevin. In addition, our computer repair instructor Marsha will teach "Inside Robots", learning how they work. Find the class that's right for you!
VEX Robotics for Beginners - Ages 13-18 - #1469
Students will learn to build and program robots to perform simple tasks using the Vex Robotics system (used in many high school-level competitions), with emphasis placed on basic mechanics and engineering principles. This course is designed for students without previous robotics or programming experience, though prior experience is beneficial. The instructor has coached competitive Vex high school robotics teams for 3 years. $5 material fee - includes notebook, handouts, and a CD with building instructions.
Yolande Petersen
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., June 16-19
(4 sessions) 1:00-4:00 p.m. $125
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 114
VEX Robotics - Intermediate - Ages 13-18 - #1468
More advanced topics using the Vex Robotics system will be introduced, including alternative drive trains, grippers, and lifts. Programming concepts include sensor use, looping and conditionals, and programming for both autonomous and remote-control motion. Students' expressed interests will also be taken into consideration. $5 material fee - includes notebook, handouts, and a CD with building instructions.
Yolande Petersen
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., June 23-26
(4 sessions) 1:00-4:00 p.m. $125
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 114
LEGO® Robotics - Basic - Ages 9-12 - #1466
This fun and educational class is designed to introduce 4th-6th graders to the NXT LEGO® programmable robot. This fun and engaging class will allow students to build various robots and learn to program them to display various desired behaviors. Each student with work individually with a kit.
Kevin Richardson
Mon. & Tues., June 16-23 (3 sessions)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $89
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 114
LEGO® Robotics - Intermediate - Ages 9-12 - #1467
Prerequisite: Taken the prior class or have experience working with Lego NXT robots and the NXT-G programming language.
This is a continuation of the Introduction class above. Students will develop more complex robots that also use sensors. The course will end with a creative challenge for the newly gained programming skills.
Kevin Richardson
Mon. & Tues., June 24-July 1 (3 sessions)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $89
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 114
LEGO® Robotic Challenges - Ages 12-18 - #1464
This is a serious learning experience combining hands-on LEGO® construction, programming techniques, and a final, fun challenge requiring a stretch of creativity. Each student will work at his/her own pace to build and program two to three robots from instructions, then build a customized robot for the creative challenge.
Kevin Richardson
Mon. & Tues., July 7-14 (3 sessions)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $89
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 114
LEGO® Robotic Challenges Advanced - Ages 12-18 - #1465
Prerequisite: Taken the prior class or have experience working with Lego NXT robots and the NXT-G programming language.
This hands-on class will introduce more advanced features of the LEGO® NXT Robot, including the use of multiple sensors to accomplish multiple tasks and more complex programming. The class will culminate with a fun challenge using newly-learned skills.
Kevin Richardson
Mon. & Tues., July 15-22 (3 sessions)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $89
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 114
Inside Robotics - Ages 13-18 - #1544
You will learn about the inside of a robot and what makes them work. It is recommended that participants want to learn "how stuff works". You will learn to work with DC and Stepper motors: how to test them, how to power them, how to control them. You will learn to work with sensors and how to design a simple electronic motor control circuit that changes speed and direction with changes in light. $20 material fee will include small motors, digital voltmeter, and miscellaneous electronic parts. Also bring a scientific calculator and small tools including needle nose pliers and wire cutters.
You will take home the "robot" that you create.
Marsha Webb
Tues., Wed., Thurs. - July 22-31 (6 sessions)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $125
1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
