MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Electronic Engineering Technology

C.	Course Number and Title: ELET1710 Introduction to Robotics

D.	Course Coordinator: Jonathan DeWitt

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course covers the basic programming, operation, interfacing, troubleshooting and OSHA safety standards for industrial robots and work-cell systems. The primary focus is on the use of automatic parts-handling equipment, contour applications and interfacing with emphasis on design for manufacturing. Topics include the use of conveyors, parts feeders, positioning equipment and safety systems. Hands-on laboratory experiences include operation of robots using the teach pendant.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Demonstrate basic robotic programming commands and concepts, particularly those that are associated with articulated arm robots.	Labs throughout the semester Midterm and final exams
Describe any robot encountered in terms of: arm geometry, power source, drive system, control technique, path control, and possible applications.	Labs Midterm and final exams
Evaluate the end of arm tooling needs for a given application and specify the tooling in general terms at type, weight, operation, and collision system needed.	Labs Midterm and final exams
Evaluate the types of jigs or fixtures needed for successful and accurate assembly operations.	Labs Midterm and final exams
Demonstrate understanding of robotic safety systems and programming and be able to identify those devices, and circuits that are used for safety.	Labs Midterm and final exams
Identify OSHA’s standards and terminology for robotic safety.	Labs Labs throughout the semester Final exam
Interface external devices such as limit and proximity switches, conveyor systems and other robot controllers to the controller.	Labs Midterm and final exams
Describe the classifications of manufacturing systems and which can be successfully automated.	Labs Final exams

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Note:	This is a tentative schedule.

TOPIC	ASSIGNMENT
WEEK 1 History and Safety Programming FANUC Robots	Lab 1-3 activities with FANUC Robots
WEEK 2 Robot Systems Teach Pendent Coordinate Systems	Lab 4-6 activities with FANUC Robots
WEEK 3 Errors, Faults and Recovery	Lab 7-9 activities with FANUC Robots
WEEK 4 Frames and Motion Editing Programs	Lab 10-11 activities with FANUC Robots
WEEK 5 Input Output, Macros, File Manipulation	Lab 12-13activities with FANUC Robots
WEEK 6 REVIEW FOR MIDTERM EXAM	Lab 14-15 activities with FANUC Robots
WEEK 7 Written Midterm Exam	FANUC Robot programming Exam/Demonstration
WEEK 8 Programming MOTOMAN Robots	Lab 1-3 activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 9 Robot Systems Teach Pendent Coordinate Systems	Lab 4-6 activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 10 Errors, Faults and Recovery	Lab 7-9 activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 11 Frames and Motion Editing Programs	Lab 10-11 activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 12 Frames and Motion Editing Programs	Lab 12-13 activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 13 Frames and Motion Editing Programs	Lab 14-15 activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 14 REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM	Lab activities with MOTOMAN Robots
WEEK 15 Written FINAL Exam	MOTOMAN Robot programming Exam/Demonstration

N.	Course Assignments:

History of the Robotics

Safety

Robot Systems

Teach pendent

Coordinate Systems

System Errors, Faults and Recovery

Frames

Motion Programs

Editing Programs

Input And Output

Macros

Program and File Manipulation

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3