Mr. Smith’s Schedule 1st Period Computer Science I 2nd Period Computer Science I 3rd Period Prep 4th Period AP Computer Science/ Advanced Projects Lunch 5th Period Computer Science I (D131) 6th Period Prep 7th Period Robotics Programming 8th Period Robotics Projects

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Greg Smith West Salem High School Robotics Programming Greg Smith West Salem High School

Overview Introductions Course Sequence

Prepare the share the following with your neighbor Name Farthest you’ve been from Salem What would like to be living in in 15 years? Three careers you’d like to have What is the ‘best place in the world?’ If you were given $10,000, what would you do with it? Meet your neighbors and prepare to introduce them to the class.

Course Sequence Robotics Side Programming Side Robotics Programming (RobotC) One Semester Start using Virtual Worlds Robotics Projects One Semester, can be repeated. Design, build, program robots to compete. VEX Robotics Competition Programming Side Intro To Programming: Several Languages including Game Maker, Pascal, Java Computer Science I (Pascal) One Semester Computer Science II (Pascal) AP Computer Languages (Java) 2 Semesters (Java) Advanced Computer Projects Develop original software

Topics of Study 1) Fundamentals Programmer and Machine, planning and behaviors, RobotC rules. 2) Setup Downloading and modifying programs 3) Basic Movement Renaming motors, timing, power levels, manual straightening, shaft encoders, automatic straightening, using integrated encoders. 4) Sensing Using limit switches, Ultrasonic Range Finders, light sensors, Gyro Sensors. 5) Remote Control Joystick mapping, using timers and buttons. 6) Engineering Safety, hardware, engineering process, using the competition template 7) Projects Projects will be included in the above sections.

Point Breakdown Class activities 5 - 20 pts Projects 20-100 pts Quizzes 25 pts Tests 100 pts

Grading Scale A 90-100% B 80 – 89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F Below 60%

Professional Behavior Students are expected to be safe, responsible and respectful. Students not following these expectations may expect: verbal warnings, removal from class pending conference, parent contact, or referral to administration.

Keys to Success: Stay focused and productive in the classroom Excellent attendance Let your projects, daily work, quizzes and tests display your best effort Feel free to talk with me about your projects, questions, etc.

Computer Lab Rules No gum in class No food or drink in the lab (except water with a lid at approved locations) No headphones or music except on days selected by teacher Absolutely no off-task Internet usage (e-mail, games, chat, etc – anything other than class related) Absolutely no off-task Computer usage (ask teacher permission to use equipment for anything other than class assignments) Do NOT download any software (games, utilities, music, etc.) Do NOT use any “chat” software No CELL PHONE use in class without permission of Mr. Smith.

Materials Needed Each student will need a Composition Book or a tabbed off section in your three-ring binder for notes and handouts. Bring a pen or pencil with you everyday

Log in Log onto the network Your log in number is on your student ID number Your password is your First Initial Last Initial Birthdate. Example Susie Kalahan 1/1/2002 sk112002 Jose Mahindra 10/15/2001 jm10152001

Create Class Folders Make a new folder for this class Open YourName Folder In to top left of the desktop Make a new folder for this class RoboticsProgramming Inside this folder make sub folders Movement Remote Control Sensing Projects Open your RoboticsProgramming Folder

Creating Shortcuts 2) Double Click on ‘RoboticsProgramming’ Folder 1) Double Click on SMITH_GREG-Shortcut

Drag and Drop into your ComputerScience1 Folder.

Shortcut to Class Website www.smithcsrobot.weebly.com Find your course and click

Put Shortcut into Your Class Folder Drag and Drop Into Your Folder Drop

Class Website Print out the Syllabus at home Have your parents sign it and turn it in