Short Course in I-SET Robotics Fundamentals (77067)

Short Learning Programmes

Duration: Semester, 15 weeks per module

Language medium: English

Target group:

Educators and community leaders who require the relevant knowledge and skill to present robotics in education. Currently there is no formal module where this knowledge and skill are presented, taught and explored in a comprehensive, coherent and structured format.
This is a theory course. No practical course work is required.

Admission requirements:

No admission requirements

Registration periods:

Semester Registration Periods

Course leader details:

Dr P M Gouws: gouwspm@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

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.