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High School: Robotics with JavaScript

CSE-90130

Get a crash course in the popular coding language JavaScript and then use it to write programs to make a robot interact with the world in specific ways.

 

This class offers an introduction to robotics, automation, and the challenges of programming in the real world. Students will get a crash course in the popular coding language JavaScript and then use it to write programs to make a robot interact with the world in specific ways. An optional low-cost robotics kit provides hands on experience, while an open source robotics programming IDE / simulator called “DDE” provides software experience.

What you'll learn

  • Learn about automation and jobs made possible via robots
  • Learn the basics of JavaScript
  • Learn how to debug JavaScript code
  • Learn about the 4 F’s of iterative design (Fail, first, fast, fix)

Course Information

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1.50 units
$175.00

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Section ID:

188825

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 5/31/2025
  • 1st meeting mandatory
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No UCSD parking permit required
  • No visitors permitted

Note:

In the URL you will find a list of supplies for this course: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FCp-gQJTQOXNIaF0cJE6gBHAjE8B1pNT/edit?gid=600692867#gid=600692867

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
7/14/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7/15/2025 Tue 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7/16/2025 Wed 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7/17/2025 Thu 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7/18/2025 Fri 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
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Instructor: James Newton

James Newton
James Newton is a professional embedded-systems engineer specializing in robotics and data logging. Although James is self-taught and holds no degrees, his communications and collaborative skills have always led to meaningful employment and association. James’ deep love of making and teaching led him to join a small volunteer group that brought Maker Faires to San Diego starting in 2013. This Makers Guild has continued to provide James with an outlet for volunteer work, activities and events geared toward teaching people of all ages the technical skills required to make interesting things. James started with UC San Diego Extended Studies in 2018 by teaching an introductory course for the Program Your Future program. He hopes to continue similar activities as time allows.
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