Welcome
NOTEIn 1 week (next thursday) there will be a quiz on Python and the Shell
Introduction
- Robotics is fun!
- Computer Science meets Software Engineering meets Math
- You don’t have to be an expert in all (or any)
- Very few Cosi courses involve hardware!
- So let’s take a look: What is a robot?
Overall Course Structure
- Two lectures + 1 Lab
- Robotics Lab - Abelson Basement (Room 24)
- Lots of out-of-classroom work
- Still not sure about having a Term Project - work alone or in a team
Your Responsiblities
- Put this web site on your favorites and refer to it
- Look at the page for the NEXT class and do the reading. In depth. Do the examples.
- Pay close attention because a lot of information will be given in class and in lab. Make notes
- Come to all classes and labs in person
- “Responsibilities” → Be responsible
Course Content
Lab
- There are two lab sessions, one for each “section”
- There is a hard limit of 20 students in the lab
- You can only come to “your” section
- Lab Rules
- The lab will be available during TA Office Hours
- Eventually I will decide about giving out the lab combination
Why We Do This
In theory, the difference between theory and practice is small. In practice, the difference between theory and practice is large.