Programme administrator:
Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
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Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
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Modules:
SCIRF01 - I-SET Robotics Fundamentals
Content:
Unit 1 - Robot Types and Definitions - Input, Process and Output
The use of components and sensors for the movement of robots where form is matched to function.
Unit 2 - Engineering Concepts and the Engineering Design Process
The use of engineering concepts (gears, pulley and levers) within the Engineering Design Process to design robots.
Unit 3 - Programming Principles and Flow Control
The use of programming principles (sequential, iterative and decision) and paradigms for the functioning of a robot form to ensure function.
Unit 4 - Techniques used in Robotics
The use of techniques for problem solving and robotics debugging.
Unit 5 - Robotics used in Education
The use of robotics for the teaching and learning in education.