THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Education
School of Teaching and Learning
Math, Science, and Technology Education Section
Winter 2007
M - F 1:30pm -3:18pm
120 - 1100 Kinnear Road
An introduction to robotics and automation, their applications to industrial systems, and methods of teaching about them. Will include experiences related to the design, selection, set-up, and programming of automation systems.
Robotics and automation have become an important element of industry as parts of the industrial process. In teaching about the technologies of industry, robotics and automation should play an important role, a role which is only being lightly touched upon in our current courses. This course will provide industrial technology educators the knowledge and skills to implement robotics and automation in their curriculum.
Instructor: Dr. Paul E. Post
Office: 100D - 1100 Kinnear Road
Office phone: 292-7471
Home phone: 799-0086
E-mail: post.1@osu.edu
Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will be able to:
Lecture and Class discussion
Assigned Readings
Instructor Demonstrations
Laboratory Activities
Papers
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Required Texts:
Masterson, J. W., Towers, R. L., & Fardo, S. W. (1996). Robotics Technology. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Readings will be from various educational, industrial and robotics journals. The following is a topic listing.
Robotics
Bonnett, K. R. & Oldfield, G. (1984). The anyone can build a robot book. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Heath, L. (1984). Fundamentals of robotics: Theory and practice.
Heath, L. (1984). Fundamentals of robotics: Rhino lab manual. Champaign, IL: Rhino Robots.
Heath, L. (1984). Fundamentals of robotics: Rhino lab manual instructors notes. Champaign, IL: Rhino Robots.
Helmers, C. T. (Ed.). (1983). Robotics Age: In the beginning. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ: Hayden.
Jones, J. L., Flynn, A. M., & Seiger, B. A. (1998). Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation (2nd Ed.). Natick, MA: A. K. Peters.
Lunt. K. (2000). Build Your Own Robot! Natick, MA: A. K. Peters.
Masterson, J. W., Poe, E. C., & Fardo, S. W. (1985). Robotics. Reston, VA: Reston.
Robotics FAQ Index. Retreived January 2, 2006 from http://www.faqs.org/faqs/robotics-faq/.
Robotics Online. Retreived January 2, 2006 from http://www.roboticsonline.com/.
Robotics Trends. Retreived January 2, 2006 from http://www.roboticstrends.com/.
Safford, E. L. (1982). Handbook of advanced robotics. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab.
Safford, E. L. (1978). The complete handbook of robotics. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab.
Sandhu, H. S. (1982). Hands-on-introduction to robotics, the manual. Champaign, IL: Rhino Robots.
The Tech Museum of Innovation. Robotics. Retreived January 2, 2006 from http://www.thetech.org/robotics/.
Wise, E. (1999). Applied Robotics. Indianapolis: Howard W Sams.
Automation Devices
Carlson, R. A. & Di Giadomenico, R. A. (1991). Understanding Building Automation Systems. Kingston, MA: Robert S Means.
Mishkoff, H. C. (1985). Understanding artificial intelligence. Dallas: Texas Instruments.
Soloman, S. (1996). Affordable Automation. New York: NY:McGraw-Hill
Schmitt, N. M. & Farwell, R. F. (1984). Understanding automation systems, 2nd ed. Indianapolis: Sams.
Walker, R. S. (1984). Understanding computer science. Dallas: Texas Instruments.
Walker, R. S. (1985). Understanding computer science applications. Dallas: Texas Instruments.
Computer Interfacing
Bies, L (2005). Tutorials on Computer Interfacing. Reteoting. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Cannon, D. L. & Luecke. (1984). Understanding microprocessors. Dallas: Texas Instruments.
Cannon, D. L. & McWhorter, E. W. (1997). Understanding solid state electronics. Dallas: Texas Instruments.
James, K. (2000). PC Interfacing and Data Acquisition : Techniques for
rived January 2, 2006 from http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/.
Boondog Automation. Retreived January 2, 2006 from http://www.boondog.com/.
Cannon, D. L. (1994). Understanding digital troublesho
Measurement, Instrumentation and Control. Boston :Newnes
McWhorter, G. (1984). Understanding digital electronics. Dallas: Texas Instruments.
Peacock, C. (2005). Beyond Logic. Retreived January 2, 2006 from http://www.beyondlogic.org/.
Predko, M. & Predko, M. (1999). Inside PC Interfacing. New York: NY:McGraw-Hill Professional
Predko, M. & Predko, M. (1999). PC Interfacing Pocket Reference. New York: NY:McGraw-Hill Professional
Smith, G. A. (2000). Computer Interfacing. Boston :Newnes
Snyder, W. E. (1985). Industrial robots: computer Interfacing and control. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Tompkins, W. J. & Webster, J. G. (1987). Interfacing Sensors to the IBM-PC. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Uffenbeck, J. E. (1983). Hardware interfacing with the Apple II plus. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
1 portable storage media (Zip disk, flash drive, CD-RW, etc.)
Safety Glasses or Goggles
Miscellaneous supplies as required for projects
Attendance is very important due to the amount of material and limited facilities. Even missing one class may cause an assignment to be incomplete and effect your grade. In general there will be no makeup exams or credit for late assignments.
Each student is responsible for helping to keep their work area and the laboratory clean. Participation in the final lab cleanup on the last day of classes is mandatory, non-participation will result in a grade deduction of one grade level on the final course grade.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA (note assignments may change before they are assigned)
1. Prepare reading assignment reports.{5%}
2. Perform required laboratory activities.
5. Quizzes. {15%}
6. Mid-term Exam and Final Exam. {15%}
Quizzes will be given once a week as needed.
There will be a midterm exam to be finished no later than February 16 and
a final exam with an on-line portion due March 16 and a practical portion
at the scheduled time (March 12, 1:30pm). On-line exams are at http://carmen.osu.edu/
5 reading assignment reports should be submitted via e-mail on the forms provided on-line. One reading card will be due every other week.
STANDARDS FOR TECHNOLOGY LITERACY ADDRESSED
1. Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.
2. Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.
3. Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.
6. Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.
7. Students will develop an understanding of the influence of technology on history.
9. Students will develop an understanding of engineering design
10. Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving
11. Students will develop the abilities to apply the design process
12. Students will develop the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems
13. Students will develop the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems
14. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use medical technologies
15. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use agricultural and related biotechnologies
16. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use energy and power technologies
17. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies
18. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use transportation technologies
19. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use manufacturing technologies
20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies
Academic Misconduct
• Faculty Rules 3335-5-54, which states, “Each instructor
shall report to the Committee on Academic Misconduct all instances of what
they believe may be academic misconduct” will be followed.
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Academic misconduct includes substituting another person’s work as
your own, either in written or product form.
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If you have any questions regarding a behavior that might constitute academic
misconduct consult your instructor or visit the Committee on Academic Misconduct
web site http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html.
Materials Available in Another Formats
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact
of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.
Please contact the Office for Disability Services at 614-292-3307 in room
150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with
documented disabilities. Their web site is http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu.
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