ELT 268

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	ELT 268	CREDIT HOURS:	3.0
2.	PREREQUISITE:	ELT 101

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Robotics Technology: Masterson, Towers, Fardo (Others may be used, see instructor or bookstore)
	SUPPLIES:	Scientific calculator as specified by instructor.
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Introduces industrial robotics as well as a survey of the technologies and equipment used in manufacturing automation and process control. Includes axis configurations, work envelopes, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Incorporates a survey of automation topics including history, computer and hardwired controls, sensors and transducers, motors and actuators, fluid power, etc. and provides a preview of the other ELT classes that cover those subjects.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To familiarize the student with fundamentals of Robotics as applied in the manufacturing sector. Basic motion control theory will include AC and DC motor theory, servo motors, position and speed regulation etc. Students will learn about the types and applications of Robots, and perform simple programming techniques using small industrial units.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	When students have successfully completed this course, they will understand the following and be able to:
	(A)	Define the term Robot, and study the history of development and examples of applications.
	(B)	Demonstrate understanding and/or review common terminology used in Robotics.
	(C)	Identify programming methods and languages used in the operation of industrial robotics.
	(D)	Understand selection criteria for the application of robots in industrial manufacturing applications.
	(E)	Understand the basic theory of electric motors as well as AC and DC servomotors.
	(F)	Understand the basics of motion control theory including position and speed regulation as it applies to motion control and robotics.
	(G)	Program a robot to perform functions related to input signals. Input and Output registers, Timer and counter Functions will be explored.
	(H)	Discuss Fluid Power applications in Robotics and be able to understand the systems needed for pneumatics and hydraulics.
	(I)	Understand robotic maintenance techniques, and the importance of implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
	(J)	Identify the common types of end effectors available to be used within the work envelope of a typical robot.
	(K)	Demonstrate basic communications options for Robotic systems to interact with other technologies.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	Unit grades will be averaged along with laboratory experiments and final exams.
			All Laboratory experiments	1/3 of total grade
			All unit tests	1/3 of total grade
			Final Lab and Lecture exams	1/3 of total grade
	The instructor at the conclusion of each unit of study gives unit tests. All written tests will be completed during class periods. Calculators may be used.
			Grading Scale Raw Score Range		Letter Grade
			100 to 92		A
			91 to 84		B
			83 to 75		C
			74 to 68		D
			67 to 0		F

Special Remarks:
1.	TEXT REFERENCES: All Experiments are referenced to the appropriate page numbers in the text used in the lecture course, or as listed by the instructor.
2.	MATERIALS REQUIRED: All of the materials required to complete experiments are available in lab.
3.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
4.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
5.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE
	Tentative Schedule

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.