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Middle School: Introduction to Robotics Using Lego Mindstorms

CSE-90176



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 an app joystick for their battle bot. Robotics involve mathematics and physics concepts which will also be explored throughout the course. 

What you'll learn

  • 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  

Course Information

In-Person
1.50 units
$275.00

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Section ID:

189498

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.

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

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
7/21/2025 Mon 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/22/2025 Tue 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/23/2025 Wed 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/24/2025 Thu 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
7/25/2025 Fri 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego
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Instructor: Manju Muralidharan Priya

Manju Muralidharan Priya
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