Robotics-based Curriculum Development for An Immigration Course into Computer Systems Engineering
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A robotics-based freshman immigration course into Computer Systems Engineering (CSE) was created to introduce students to the main design issues in CSE: multi-controller programming, sensor interfacing, servo actuation and serial communications. The instructional materials were designed around 3 projects: car bot in maze, GERWALK bot penalty kick, and GERWALK bot going up stair steps. Selected descriptive and prescriptive creativity tools were also incorporated into the curriculum to round out student design experience. Mid-term course assessment results are presented in this article.
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