Short Learning Programmes

Short Course in I-SET Robotics Problem-solving, Data and Debugging (76984)

Duration: Semester Course 15 weeks

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 course includes practical work. Access to a robotics kit is required.
Kindly note that CSR0B1E is a pre-requisite for CSR0B2E

Admission requirements:

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that the student who enrols is competent (on NQF 4) terms of the following outcomes or learning areas:
The student is in possession of a certified National Senior Certificate, with English as a subject.
Applicants require basic computer literacy skills and internet access.
The student is competent in language, numeracy and communication skills.
The student has the ability to learn from written material in English, which is the language of tuition.
The student has the ability to communicate what has been learnt comprehensibly through a range of media (including digital).
The student takes responsibility to manage learning and the learning environment.
A teaching qualification is recommended, however not mandatory.

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:

CSR0B2E - I-SET Robotics - Problem Solving, Data and Debugging

Content: The exploration and implementation of problem-solving techniques used in robotics challenges. The exploration and implementation of advanced programming constructs used in robotics. The exploration and implementation of advanced engineering and technology concepts used in robotics. The practical implementation of debugging and fault finding in existing robotics