Learn the basics of robotics & build battle bots with Lego Mindstorms.
Students will build robots using Lego Mindstorms kit and in the process explore various sensors (light, ultrasonic etc.) and motor actions. Students will also learn how to code their robots to do various actions and build a app joystick for their battle bot. Robotics involve mathematics and physics concepts which will also be explored throughout the course.
What You Will Learn
Students in Ignite Student Interest in STEAM for Upper Elementary Educators (3-5) will:
- Recognize and use various sensors in Lego Mindstorms
- Use Gears and Motors to move a robot chassis
- Understand basic physics and mathematical concepts that go into building a movable robot
- Code using the EV3 and MIT App Inventor Environment
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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment.
Course Number: CSE-90175
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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6/26/2023 - 6/30/2023
$199
In-class
San Diego
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Muralidharan, Manju
Manju Muralidharan has a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from Anna University, India, She started her career as a Web Developer for Oracle Financial Services Software in Bangalore, India. After moving to the United Stated she worked as an Instructor at the IIT Computer Discovery After School programs in Chicago from 2013 to 2015. She combines her passion for teaching, love for technology and penchant for crafting to teach a variety of courses including Lego Mindstorms, Android App Design, Craft - Electronics, DIY Robots for Library NExT through UCSD Extension and as a volunteer & official vendor for the San Diego Public Libraries.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 6/19/2023.
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NOTE:
This course does not require any supplies. Please contact srs@ucsd.edu with questions.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 6/26/2023 | Mon | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 115, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 6/27/2023 | Tue | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 115, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 6/28/2023 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 115, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 6/29/2023 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 115, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 6/30/2023 | Fri | 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 115, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
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7/10/2023 - 7/14/2023
$199
In-class
San Diego
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Litvin, Semeon
Sam Litvin has a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Engineering from UC San Diego as well as an Environmental Science from Tel Aviv University and MBA from Northwestern University. He works with startups on climate change solutions and loves teaching innovation and engineering and science. His hobbies include photography and coaching wrestling.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/3/2023.
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| 7/10/2023 | Mon | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 205, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/11/2023 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 205, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/12/2023 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 205, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/13/2023 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 205, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/14/2023 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 205, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.