CISC. 1003

3 hours; 3 credits Introduction to programming through the use of project-based educational robotics activities. Small group work on a series of multi-week creative projects involving use of robots to address meaningful and socially important issues, such as urban search and rescue or elder care. Introduction to the fundamentals of robotics (including aspects of mechanical design) and elementary programming within a graphical environment. (Not open to students who have completed Core Curriculum 3303.) 2017-2018 and 2018-2019: Satisfies Pathways College Option requirement. Starting Fall 2019 Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core Scientific World requirement.